Functionality Scale -can be used in any class size
-user-friendly interface with ready tech support
Ease of Use -facilitates use over different channels (audio, visual, Tech Support textual) Hypermediality Accessibility Accessibility Standards -does it look at diverse learners and learner needs? User Focused Participation -does It require special equipment to use? Required Equipment Technical Operating System -can be used over standard browsers and operation systems Web Browser -can be embedded in an LMS and maintain full-functionality -users do not need to download additional software or Additional Technical Requirements extensions Integration within a Learning Management System (LMS) Mobile Access -little difference between mobile and desktop Design Functionality -can be accessed through browser/app -offers offline mode Usage and Sign up/cost of use -no external account/additional login needed Account Set Archiving, saving and importing data -free to use all parts of tool up - can archive, save, or import and export content or activity data in a variety of formats Social Collaboration -the capacity to support a communication and interaction Presence User accountability between learners at any time (all at once or at individual times) - Instructors can control learner anonymity; provides technical solutions for holding learners accountable -widely known, popular tool Teaching Facilitation -is easy to use to help teacher be present with students Presence Customization -learner’s progress can be monitored -tool is easily customized to class environment Cognitive Enhancement of Cognitive Task(s) -tool facilitates interaction with complex cognitive tasks that Presence Higher Order Thinking could be engaged before Feedback on Learning -tool facilitates higher thinking skills -learners can monitor their progress/get feedback