| Developer(s) | Showbie Inc. |
|---|---|
| Platform | iOS & Web |
| Available in | 13 languages |
| Type | Education |
| Website | showbie.com |
Showbie, developed by Showbie Inc.[1], is educational software[2] that can be accessed via a website,[3] or iOS app.[4] It enables communication between teachers and students. It is designed in the style of a messaging app, with two-way communcation with teachers as well as a 'class discussion', where all members in a class can participate. Students can join classes or groups by entering a pin code. Teachers can set due dates for assignments, which appear to students. It is avaliable in 13 languages.[5]
- Communication with teachers
- Ability to write on documents
- Folders
- Notifications
- Parental Access to work
- 'Portfolio' to store work
- Grading work
- Voice notes
- Class Discussion
- Locked assignments[7]
- File uploads from Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive and Dropbox.[8]
- Notification feed[8]
Price
editShowbie is free for student use,[9] but has different pricing plans for schools[10][8], basic being free. Basic accounts can only enrol 35 students.[11] The premium version costs $10 per month per teacher.[8] School-wide subscriptions are also available[8]
Notifications
editStudents can recieve notifications when there are changes to assigments, class discussions, groups, portfolios and if parents join an account. These are availiable as push notifications, or email messages.[12]
Reaction
editShowbie has been praised by teachers for being an easy-to-use app, as it combines assignments, feedback and communication.[5] It is also said to 'cut paper costs'[13] by creating a paperless classroom.
However, Showbie has been critisised in reviews for lacking features and a lack of work-life balance.[14]
- ^ Showbie (2018-07-16). "Showbie Inc. Announces Acquisition of Socrative". GlobeNewswire News Room. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
- ^ "About Us". Showbie. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
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- ^ "Showbie". App Store. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
- ^ a b "From assignments to collaboration, Showbie is an easy-to-use classroom management platform". the Learning Counsel. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
- ^ "Online Gradebook, Classwork and Assessment Tools". Showbie. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
- ^ Mosley, Stephen (2017-07-03). "GO PAPERLESS IN THE CLASSROOM WITH SHOWBIE!". Medium. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
- ^ a b c d e "Showbie - Product Reviews". EdSurge. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
- ^ Ltd, EducationalAppStore. "Download Showbie app". Educational App Store. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
- ^ "Showbie Plans and Pricing". Showbie. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
- ^ "TeachersFirst Review - Showbie". teachersfirst.com. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
- ^ "Notification Settings". support.showbie.com. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
- ^ "Showbie – Top Tools for Learning 2020". Retrieved 2021-01-11.
- ^ "Showbie Reviews". Apple App Store.
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