Project 252

Bit.ly

Contributed by Enda (@donenda)
EdTech Tool Name:Bit.ly
Bref Description:URL shortening tool
Type of EdTech Tool:
  • Web (access through web browser)
Website/Weblinks:
EdTech Tool Usage Keywords:collaboration, sharing
EdTech Tool Uses:Bit.ly is an online facility that allows you to shrink long URLs. Simply enter (or copy-and-paste) the long URL into bit.ly and it will crunch it into a shorter URL (called a Bitlink). Signing up for a bit.ly account allows you to track how many times the URL has been clicked, analyse this information, etc.
Education Level(s):
  • Primary (Senior)
  • Primary (SEN)
  • Post-Primary (Junior)
  • Post-Primary (Senior)
  • Post-Primary (SEN)
  • Third Level/Higher Education
Academic Subjects:
EdTech Tool Pricing Structure:Completely, 100% free