TRAVIS GO, a video and audio annotation tool
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Description: TRAVIS GO is a privacy-friendly tool used for annotating audio and video materials. Users import URLs of audio and video files to the platform and can then mark video sequences by frame, attach comments, set hashtags, add filters, and more. TRAVIS GO also supports collaborative working. It is completely free and does not require having an account for use. TRAVIS GO was developed by an international team based at the Seminar for Media Science (University of Basel), and was funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF).
Evaluation: TRAVIS GO is a handy tool for creating digital lessons with audio and video materials. For teachers, it can help break down video content by adding explanations, together with helping gauge students’ knowledge by adding questions, and more. TRAVIS GO is not the only tool that has similar functionalities, but is the most privacy-friendly one. Another great advantage of TRAVIS GO is that it allows simultaneous collaboration, being useful for teamwork.
Cost: Free.
Usability and tech notes ▼
Time efficiency Time needed to learn how to use a tool and its time-saving potential: High.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to: English, German.
Respect for privacy What data does the tool collect and why? What security measures are there? GDPR compliant? : Very high. TRAVIS GO does not store any data on its servers since all projects are stored locally on users’ devices. Moreover, it requires no installation or registration, so no user information is collected. It does not seem to collect cookies. TRAVIS GO has security measures in place to protect student and teacher data. TRAVIS GO does not explicitly state compliance with the GDPR. See more here.
Saving work for future use Can work be saved for future use?: Yes, users can save projects on their devices.