[CASL-L] Noodletools vs Easy Bib

[Szilagyi, Nella]

Similar to other teachers, I prefer several of Noodletools' features, especially as they lend themselves to the whole research process, not just citing and note-taking. My favorite features are student collaboration, teacher feedback, and dashboard components.

In a survey I did last year, many students responded they preferred Easybib. I was fortunate to be able to offer both Noodletools and Easybib for the first time this year. In lessons in which library instruction is embedded, I require students to use Noodletools and share with me.  Otherwise, they can use whichever one they prefer.

If I had to choose just one, I would reassess and compare Easybib's collaboration and feedback features to Noodletools.

I was able to run a trial of the Easybib premium account as well as participate in a webinar- if you haven't arranged a trial yet, you should. This will allow you see what the difference will be to teachers and students.

Hope this helps.

Nella Szilagyi
Library Media Specialist
Wethersfield High School
411 Wolcott Hill Road
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Ph. 860-571-8284
Fax 860-571-8240

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From: casl-l-bounces at mylist.net [casl-l-bounces at mylist.net] On Behalf Of Michele Lane [Mlane at colchesterct.org]
Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 1:18 PM
To: Valerie DiLorenzo; Nancy Carlson
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Subject: RE: [CASL-L] Noodletools vs Easy Bib

I have been comparing the two and quickly created a spreadsheet. I've attached my findings, although many of you may be able to add based upon your own experience.

Michele Lane
Library Media Specialist
William J. Johnston Middle School

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From: casl-l-bounces at mylist.net on behalf of Valerie DiLorenzo
Sent: Tue 3/26/2013 1:51 PM
To: Nancy Carlson
Cc: casl-l at mylist.net; Martha Burr
Subject: Re: [CASL-L] Noodletools vs Easy Bib

Hello,

My school is making the switch to EasyBib School Edition (not the less powerful free version) from NoodleTools. I am at a K - 9 school and NoodleTools just was not working for our population (faculty and students). Having used both, so far I'm finding that EasyBib is working better at my school. We only started our subscription in December and I'm working on training faculty during this spring semester. In my opinion, NoodleTools is an excellent tool, but has a steeper learning curve.

EasyBib School Edition does allow students to share their projects with faculty and/or classmates. (I give my teachers a hint and have them tell students to name their projects in a way that the teachers can easily identify which class a student is in; for example, English_period 5).  I find that it does an excellent job helping students evaluate sources. I also love the LearnCite feature. The outline and note card feature looks and works similarly to NoodleTools feature.

When making these decisions, I always try to look at what's best for my population, and I'm sure that's what all of you do as well!

Hope this is helpful. Have a good day.

~Val

On Tue, Mar 26, 2013 at 10:06 AM, Nancy Carlson <carlsonn at fpsct.org<mailto:carlsonn at fpsct.org>> wrote:
We have been using Noodletools for the past 4 years and like the new additions to it.
We are looking at Easy Bib for next year.  I am looking for opinions/experience from people who
have used Noodletools but switched to Easy Bib or vice versa.

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Farmington High School
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