Module 5 Collaboration Task: Tool #8, Paper.li

Evaluating Communication Tools	Needs Improvement	Promising	Good	Excellent
Ease of use	-User requires support in order to navigate tool. -The tool’s purpose and/or application is/are unclear to users.	-User may require some support in order to navigate tool. -Tool can only be used for only one application.	-User is able to navigate tool with little-to-no support. -Tool can be used for at least two different applications (e.g., word processing and audio).	-User is able to navigate tool easily, requiring no support. -Tool can be used for three or more applications (e.g., video, audio, word processing).
Accessibility	-Tool requires app or download. -Is incompatible with or cannot be accessed by regular communication platforms (e.g., desktops, laptops, tablets, mobile devices, etc.).	-Tool may require app or download. -Is accessible by at least one communication platform (eg., desktop computer/laptop but not mobile devices, tablets, etc.).	-Tool is available in web-based format OR as a mobile app. -Is accessible by more than one technology platform (e.g., desktop computer, mobile phone, tablets).	-Tool is available in web-based format AND as a mobile app. -Can be accessed by desktop, laptop, tablet, and/or any mobile device.
Two-way communication	-Offers no way to communication between users.	-Provides one-way communication between users (e.g., teachers can communicate with parents but not the other way around).	-Provides all users with a way  to communicate directly with each other (e.g., parents with teachers, teachers with students, students with other students). - Offers collaborative features on projects (e.g., students can track changes, reject/accept them, and revise).	-Offers a way to track communication on multiple devices, including original messages sent by MMS and “Cloud” transcripts.   -Past communication is archived and easily searchable.
Comprehensibility to a large audience	-Uses language that is unfamiliar to a majority of the population. -Uses little or no supporting methods of communication (e.g.., icons, images) to support comprehension.	- Uses language familiar to a specific niche or small majority of the population. - Uses some supporting methods of communication (e.g., icons, images) to support comprehension.	- Uses language familiar to a majority of the population. - Effectively uses supporting methods of communication (e.g., icons, images) to support comprehension.	- Uses language familiar to almost all of the population. - Very effective use of supporting methods of communication (e.g., icons, images) to support comprehension.
Information sharing	-Does not allow file sharing. -Does not have the ability to integrate images, files or links into communication. - Does not readily allow for sharing communications through other sites.	-Allows users to share files of at least one format -Limited ability to integrate images, files or links into communication. - Allows users limited ability to share communications through other sites such as Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.	- Allows users to share files of various formats. - Users can integrate images, files, or links into communication. - Allows users to share communications through other sites such as Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.	- Allows users to share files of all types. - Users can readily integrate files into communication. -Allows users to easily share communications through other sites, accommodating specific social media features (such as 140 characters in a Tweet or image size specifications) by compressing large pieces of information (e.g., URLs are now shortened into stable quick-links like “bitly”).
Fast, efficient communication	-Tool does not notify users of new communication or fails to provide consistent, regular notifications. - Contains many distracting or superfluous features / ads.	-Tool notifies users, but does not do so instantaneously; this notification may show signs of lag. - May contain some distracting or superfluous features / ads.	- Users receive notifications from other users in real-time exchanges. - Designed / laid out for efficiency (i.e., it lacks superfluous features or distracting ads).	-Not only are notifications in real-time, but they are also customizable: the user can turn notifications on or off in his/her settings. - Designed / laid out for maximum efficiency.
Support	-Tool does not have the ability to save work. -No supports are available.	-User must manually save work. -At least one support is available (help menus, tutorials, etc.)	-Tool automatically saves work. -Multiple supports are available (help menus, tutorials, etc.)	-Tool automatically saves work with unlimited storage. -Multiple supports are available (help menus, tutorials, etc.), including live support (help line, chat, etc.)
Archived and indexed for searching	-Tool does not have the ability to archive or index communication.	-Tool has the option to archive and index communication.	-Tool automatically archives communication.	-Tool automatically archives AND indexes communication.

Module 5 Collaboration Task: Tool #7, Google Drive (Docs)

Evaluating Communication Tools	Needs Improvement	Promising	Good	Excellent
Ease of use	-User requires support in order to navigate tool. -The tool’s purpose and/or application is/are unclear to users.	-User may require some support in order to navigate tool. -Tool can only be used for only one application.	-User is able to navigate tool with little-to-no support. -Tool can be used for at least two different applications (e.g., word processing and audio).	-User is able to navigate tool easily, requiring no support. -Tool can be used for three or more applications (e.g., video, audio, word processing).
Accessibility	-Tool requires app or download. -Is incompatible with or cannot be accessed by regular communication platforms (e.g., desktops, laptops, tablets, mobile devices, etc.).	-Tool may require app or download. -Is accessible by at least one communication platform (eg., desktop computer/laptop but not mobile devices, tablets, etc.).	-Tool is available in web-based format OR as a mobile app. -Is accessible by more than one technology platform (e.g., desktop computer, mobile phone, tablets).	-Tool is available in web-based format AND as a mobile app. -Can be accessed by desktop, laptop, tablet, and/or any mobile device.
Two-way communication	-Offers no way to communication between users.	-Provides one-way communication between users (e.g., teachers can communicate with parents but not the other way around).	-Provides all users with a way  to communicate directly with each other (e.g., parents with teachers, teachers with students, students with other students). - Offers collaborative features on projects (e.g., students can track changes, reject/accept them, and revise).	-Offers a way to track communication on multiple devices, including original messages sent by MMS and “Cloud” transcripts.   -Past communication is archived and easily searchable.
Comprehensibility to a large audience	-Uses language that is unfamiliar to a majority of the population. -Uses little or no supporting methods of communication (e.g.., icons, images) to support comprehension.	- Uses language familiar to a specific niche or small majority of the population. - Uses some supporting methods of communication (e.g., icons, images) to support comprehension.	- Uses language familiar to a majority of the population. - Effectively uses supporting methods of communication (e.g., icons, images) to support comprehension.	- Uses language familiar to almost all of the population. - Very effective use of supporting methods of communication (e.g., icons, images) to support comprehension.
Information sharing	-Does not allow file sharing. -Does not have the ability to integrate images, files or links into communication. - Does not readily allow for sharing communications through other sites.	-Allows users to share files of at least one format -Limited ability to integrate images, files or links into communication. - Allows users limited ability to share communications through other sites such as Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.	- Allows users to share files of various formats. - Users can integrate images, files, or links into communication. - Allows users to share communications through other sites such as Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.	- Allows users to share files of all types. - Users can readily integrate files into communication. -Allows users to easily share communications through other sites, accommodating specific social media features (such as 140 characters in a Tweet or image size specifications) by compressing large pieces of information (e.g., URLs are now shortened into stable quick-links like “bitly”).
Fast, efficient communication	-Tool does not notify users of new communication or fails to provide consistent, regular notifications. - Contains many distracting or superfluous features / ads.	-Tool notifies users, but does not do so instantaneously; this notification may show signs of lag. - May contain some distracting or superfluous features / ads.	- Users receive notifications from other users in real-time exchanges. - Designed / laid out for efficiency (i.e., it lacks superfluous features or distracting ads).	-Not only are notifications in real-time, but they are also customizable: the user can turn notifications on or off in his/her settings. - Designed / laid out for maximum efficiency.
Support	-Tool does not have the ability to save work. -No supports are available.	-User must manually save work. -At least one support is available (help menus, tutorials, etc.)	-Tool automatically saves work. -Multiple supports are available (help menus, tutorials, etc.)	-Tool automatically saves work with unlimited storage. -Multiple supports are available (help menus, tutorials, etc.), including live support (help line, chat, etc.)
Archived and indexed for searching	-Tool does not have the ability to archive or index communication.	-Tool has the option to archive and index communication.	-Tool automatically archives communication.	-Tool automatically archives AND indexes communication.

Module 5 Collaboration Task: Tool #6, Edmodo

Evaluating Communication Tools	Needs Improvement	Promising	Good	Excellent
Ease of use	-User requires support in order to navigate tool. -The tool’s purpose and/or application is/are unclear to users.	-User may require some support in order to navigate tool. -Tool can only be used for only one application.	-User is able to navigate tool with little-to-no support. -Tool can be used for at least two different applications (e.g., word processing and audio).	-User is able to navigate tool easily, requiring no support. -Tool can be used for three or more applications (e.g., video, audio, word processing).
Accessibility	-Tool requires app or download. -Is incompatible with or cannot be accessed by regular communication platforms (e.g., desktops, laptops, tablets, mobile devices, etc.).	-Tool may require app or download. -Is accessible by at least one communication platform (eg., desktop computer/laptop but not mobile devices, tablets, etc.).	-Tool is available in web-based format OR as a mobile app. -Is accessible by more than one technology platform (e.g., desktop computer, mobile phone, tablets).	-Tool is available in web-based format AND as a mobile app. -Can be accessed by desktop, laptop, tablet, and/or any mobile device.
Two-way communication	-Offers no way to communication between users.	-Provides one-way communication between users (e.g., teachers can communicate with parents but not the other way around).	-Provides all users with a way  to communicate directly with each other (e.g., parents with teachers, teachers with students, students with other students). - Offers collaborative features on projects (e.g., students can track changes, reject/accept them, and revise).	-Offers a way to track communication on multiple devices, including original messages sent by MMS and “Cloud” transcripts.   -Past communication is archived and easily searchable.
Comprehensibility to a large audience	-Uses language that is unfamiliar to a majority of the population. -Uses little or no supporting methods of communication (e.g.., icons, images) to support comprehension.	- Uses language familiar to a specific niche or small majority of the population. - Uses some supporting methods of communication (e.g., icons, images) to support comprehension.	- Uses language familiar to a majority of the population. - Effectively uses supporting methods of communication (e.g., icons, images) to support comprehension.	- Uses language familiar to almost all of the population. - Very effective use of supporting methods of communication (e.g., icons, images) to support comprehension.
Information sharing	-Does not allow file sharing. -Does not have the ability to integrate images, files or links into communication. - Does not readily allow for sharing communications through other sites.	-Allows users to share files of at least one format -Limited ability to integrate images, files or links into communication. - Allows users limited ability to share communications through other sites such as Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.	- Allows users to share files of various formats. - Users can integrate images, files, or links into communication. - Allows users to share communications through other sites such as Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.	- Allows users to share files of all types. - Users can readily integrate files into communication. -Allows users to easily share communications through other sites, accommodating specific social media features (such as 140 characters in a Tweet or image size specifications) by compressing large pieces of information (e.g., URLs are now shortened into stable quick-links like “bitly”).
Fast, efficient communication	-Tool does not notify users of new communication or fails to provide consistent, regular notifications. - Contains many distracting or superfluous features / ads.	-Tool notifies users, but does not do so instantaneously; this notification may show signs of lag. - May contain some distracting or superfluous features / ads.	- Users receive notifications from other users in real-time exchanges. - Designed / laid out for efficiency (i.e., it lacks superfluous features or distracting ads).	-Not only are notifications in real-time, but they are also customizable: the user can turn notifications on or off in his/her settings. - Designed / laid out for maximum efficiency.
Support	-Tool does not have the ability to save work. -No supports are available.	-User must manually save work. -At least one support is available (help menus, tutorials, etc.)	-Tool automatically saves work. -Multiple supports are available (help menus, tutorials, etc.)	-Tool automatically saves work with unlimited storage. -Multiple supports are available (help menus, tutorials, etc.), including live support (help line, chat, etc.)
Archived and indexed for searching	-Tool does not have the ability to archive or index communication.	-Tool has the option to archive and index communication.	-Tool automatically archives communication.	-Tool automatically archives AND indexes communication.

Module 5 Collaboration Task: Communication Tool # 5, EDPuzzle

Evaluating Communication Tools	Needs Improvement	Promising	Good	Excellent
Ease of use	-User requires support in order to navigate tool. -The tool’s purpose and/or application is/are unclear to users.	-User may require some support in order to navigate tool. -Tool can only be used for only one application.	-User is able to navigate tool with little-to-no support. -Tool can be used for at least two different applications (e.g., word processing and audio).	-User is able to navigate tool easily, requiring no support. -Tool can be used for three or more applications (e.g., video, audio, word processing).
Accessibility	-Tool requires app or download. -Is incompatible with or cannot be accessed by regular communication platforms (e.g., desktops, laptops, tablets, mobile devices, etc.).	-Tool may require app or download. -Is accessible by at least one communication platform (eg., desktop computer/laptop but not mobile devices, tablets, etc.).	-Tool is available in web-based format OR as a mobile app. -Is accessible by more than one technology platform (e.g., desktop computer, mobile phone, tablets).	-Tool is available in web-based format AND as a mobile app. -Can be accessed by desktop, laptop, tablet, and/or any mobile device.
Two-way communication	-Offers no way to communication between users.	-Provides one-way communication between users (e.g., teachers can communicate with parents but not the other way around).	-Provides all users with a way  to communicate directly with each other (e.g., parents with teachers, teachers with students, students with other students). - Offers collaborative features on projects (e.g., students can track changes, reject/accept them, and revise).	-Offers a way to track communication on multiple devices, including original messages sent by MMS and “Cloud” transcripts.   -Past communication is archived and easily searchable.
Comprehensibility to a large audience	-Uses language that is unfamiliar to a majority of the population. -Uses little or no supporting methods of communication (e.g.., icons, images) to support comprehension.	- Uses language familiar to a specific niche or small majority of the population. - Uses some supporting methods of communication (e.g., icons, images) to support comprehension.	- Uses language familiar to a majority of the population. - Effectively uses supporting methods of communication (e.g., icons, images) to support comprehension.	- Uses language familiar to almost all of the population. - Very effective use of supporting methods of communication (e.g., icons, images) to support comprehension.
Information sharing	-Does not allow file sharing. -Does not have the ability to integrate images, files or links into communication. - Does not readily allow for sharing communications through other sites.	-Allows users to share files of at least one format -Limited ability to integrate images, files or links into communication. - Allows users limited ability to share communications through other sites such as Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.	- Allows users to share files of various formats. - Users can integrate images, files, or links into communication. - Allows users to share communications through other sites such as Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.	- Allows users to share files of all types. - Users can readily integrate files into communication. -Allows users to easily share communications through other sites, accommodating specific social media features (such as 140 characters in a Tweet or image size specifications) by compressing large pieces of information (e.g., URLs are now shortened into stable quick-links like “bitly”).
Fast, efficient communication	-Tool does not notify users of new communication or fails to provide consistent, regular notifications. - Contains many distracting or superfluous features / ads.	-Tool notifies users, but does not do so instantaneously; this notification may show signs of lag. - May contain some distracting or superfluous features / ads.	- Users receive notifications from other users in real-time exchanges. - Designed / laid out for efficiency (i.e., it lacks superfluous features or distracting ads).	-Not only are notifications in real-time, but they are also customizable: the user can turn notifications on or off in his/her settings. - Designed / laid out for maximum efficiency.
Support	-Tool does not have the ability to save work. -No supports are available.	-User must manually save work. -At least one support is available (help menus, tutorials, etc.)	-Tool automatically saves work. -Multiple supports are available (help menus, tutorials, etc.)	-Tool automatically saves work with unlimited storage. -Multiple supports are available (help menus, tutorials, etc.), including live support (help line, chat, etc.)
Archived and indexed for searching	-Tool does not have the ability to archive or index communication.	-Tool has the option to archive and index communication.	-Tool automatically archives communication.	-Tool automatically archives AND indexes communication.