PeerScholar

PeerScholar is a tool for peer review (i.e. feedback on a draft) and group evaluation (i.e. group member contributions to group work). This quick overview on YouTube outlines the tool. As this is a centrally supported tool, see the EdTech hub for more information and resources.

Centrally Supported: Yes

Possible Alternatives: None that is recommended.

Instructor Contact: Your CTE Liaison for pedagogical support.

University Support: learnhelp@uwaterloo.ca, Jira Help Portal form, IST Knowledge base

Vendor Support: PeerScholar Support

Accessibility: Detailed information not currently available, however peerScholar has indicated that they follow the accessibility standards laid out in the ADA & AODA and strive to ensure they are level AAA (with the minimum level being at least AA) of the web accessibility guidelines (WCAG 2.1).