Web 2.0 Tech Rubric Evaluation
Web 2.0 Technology Selection Criteria
Criteria 1: Access
Is the tool accessible by Windows and Mac users? Yes
Is the tool / product of tool viewable in a variety of web browsers? Yes
Does the tool work well for those with dial-up connections? No
Does the tool provide options that support ADA compliance? Yes
Is the tool free? Yes, however, you may pay to upgrade your account for more features.
Will the tool be around for a while? Yes
Criteria 2: Usability
Do you have to create an account to use the tool? Yes
Is the tool easy to use? Yes
Does the tool have a robust and easy to use Help section? Yes, click the Nearpod tutorial button above to access their help section
Does anything have to be downloaded and installed on the computer to use the tool? No, it can be accessed through a browser. But there is an app available for mobile devices that may be used to enhance your experience
Criteria 3: Privacy & Intellectual Property
Does the tool allow you to restrict access of your work/your students' work? Yes
Does the tool protect your personal data (e.g. email address given when account created)? Yes
Does the tool allow you / your students to retain sole IP rights to the content you create? Yes
Does the tool allow you to determine the copyright status of the content you've created? Yes
Can you save a copy of the product to your desktop for archival purposes? Yes, but the format depends on your level of membership
Criteria 4: Workload & Time Management
Does the tool make it easy to track student work (for grading purposes)? Yes, as long as students provide their real name when logging in
Does the tool support private and public commenting (for individual and group feedback)? No
Does the tool provide for an RSS feed to track work via email or an RSS reader? No
Is it possible to embed the tool into the LCMS you're using? Yes
Criteria 5: Fun Factor
Does the tool allow you to be creative during the learning process? Yes
Does the tool allow you to demonstrate creativity in the learning product? Yes
Does the tool provide opportunities for different types of interaction (visual, verbal, written)? Yes
Does the tool increase the perception of connectedness? Yes, especially in live mode
Does the tool encourage collaboration? Yes
Feel free to use/distribute this checklist to other educators who may find it helpful.
Criteria 1: Access
Is the tool accessible by Windows and Mac users? Yes
Is the tool / product of tool viewable in a variety of web browsers? Yes
Does the tool work well for those with dial-up connections? No
Does the tool provide options that support ADA compliance? Yes
Is the tool free? Yes, however, you may pay to upgrade your account for more features.
Will the tool be around for a while? Yes
Criteria 2: Usability
Do you have to create an account to use the tool? Yes
Is the tool easy to use? Yes
Does the tool have a robust and easy to use Help section? Yes, click the Nearpod tutorial button above to access their help section
Does anything have to be downloaded and installed on the computer to use the tool? No, it can be accessed through a browser. But there is an app available for mobile devices that may be used to enhance your experience
Criteria 3: Privacy & Intellectual Property
Does the tool allow you to restrict access of your work/your students' work? Yes
Does the tool protect your personal data (e.g. email address given when account created)? Yes
Does the tool allow you / your students to retain sole IP rights to the content you create? Yes
Does the tool allow you to determine the copyright status of the content you've created? Yes
Can you save a copy of the product to your desktop for archival purposes? Yes, but the format depends on your level of membership
Criteria 4: Workload & Time Management
Does the tool make it easy to track student work (for grading purposes)? Yes, as long as students provide their real name when logging in
Does the tool support private and public commenting (for individual and group feedback)? No
Does the tool provide for an RSS feed to track work via email or an RSS reader? No
Is it possible to embed the tool into the LCMS you're using? Yes
Criteria 5: Fun Factor
Does the tool allow you to be creative during the learning process? Yes
Does the tool allow you to demonstrate creativity in the learning product? Yes
Does the tool provide opportunities for different types of interaction (visual, verbal, written)? Yes
Does the tool increase the perception of connectedness? Yes, especially in live mode
Does the tool encourage collaboration? Yes
Feel free to use/distribute this checklist to other educators who may find it helpful.
Rubric from: http://olc.onlinelearningconsortium.org/Web_2.0_Selection_Criteria_Save_Time_Choosing_an_Appropriate_Tool