Let's Rate Some Technological Tools!

Today I will assess eight technology tools. I have included a three point scale which I use to rate these sites. These eight tools were used throughout my summer class.

 

Scale:

3: Amazing! I would highly recommended this technology tool to everyone I know! This tool was completely user friendly and it was so simple to navigate and locate assistance. It was very organized and I loved the way it looked!

2: I would recommend this technology tool to a few people. Overall the tool was slightly user friendly. Though it was not simple to navigate, I was able to manage. The tool was organized and the color was appealing.  

1: I would not recommend this technology tool to anyone. It was not user friendly, it was difficult to navigate, and it was not well organized. I was frustrated most of the time when trying to operate this tool


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Moodle          [<<<click the title]

Rating: 3 out of 3

This website is a great tool for students you are able to view and submit assignments, post on forums and join chats with your teacher/classmates. Moodle is great because it is organized and easy to navigate. It allows you to upload various types of files when submitting assignments. I personally appreciate Moodle because it helps me stay on top of my daily agendas and my progress throughout each term.

Firefox          [<<<click the title]

Rating 2 out of 3

This browser has advanced security measures, which can be good and frustrating at times. If you want to download files, which is relatively fast you have to go through the process of bypassing all the security pop-ups. A huge disadvantage of this browsers is the compatibility issues to certain websites. Sometimes websites/photos do not show properly. If I had a choice, I would use another browser.

Google Apps         [<<<click the title]

Rating: 3 out of 3

Brilliant! I cannot get enough of these applications. Jam paced with different features such as blogging, translators, and file sharing, I do not know how I ever functioned without them! Easy to navigate, organized, packed with different tools, I would recommend to all my friends to open a Gmail account and start using Google Apps!

LiveBinders         [<<<click the title]

Rating: 1 out of 3

At first I was thrown off when entering this site because it looked “boring.” I was not impressed with its visual appeal. Navigating the site also proved to be challenging because there was not tutorial offered about creating binders. Had it not been for my instructor’s guidance, I probably would have never figured out this website. The organizational tools offered within the binders were a nice feature. It was nice being able to save websites in an organized manner and be able to access them in a binder format.

Weebly         [<<<click the title]

Rating: 3 out of 3

This is a great tool for making personal websites. I found that it was very easy to create fun and interactive websites. Dragging and dropping information to edit is very easy. My favorite feature of Weebly is that is free! There are a plethora of templates to choose from and there are flexible logging features. I am a huge fan of this website creator!

Vimeo         [<<<click the title]

Rating: 3 out of 3

This is a great tool for uploading videos. I found this application to be awesome because I could also download it on my mobile device. You are able to upload and share videos with friends and the public if you wish. They offer users a chance to upgrade their free accounts for a small fee for better features and priority downloads. This website is very simple and easy to navigate. I love being able to have it wherever I go.

The Box         [<<<click the title]

Rating: 3 out of 3

Storing files online is beyond convenient. You are able to access all your files on the go no matter where you are. I love The Box because it is user friendly and it is very professional. This website is great for students, teachers, and businesses. I am able to upload all types of files with no hassle. For a free tool, it offers the use an ample amount of storage. Another great feature of this website is file sharing. I love this program!

Wiggio         [<<<click the title]

Rating 2 out of 3

This is a good tool for students who want to work in groups. You are able to work with your mates anywhere. Hosting virtual meetings and conference calls is a convenient way to connect with peers. You are able to also send messages to friends and host chats. This is a free application that is a good tool for the classroom. I would share Wiggio with my students as an interactive way to participate in group meetings.