Online Tools Evaluation Checklist

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Before committing yourself and your students to using new technology take a few minutes to work through these questions to ensure the new tool passes muster.

Email *

Name of Tool under Consideration *

URL - link to Tool *

Consider the following criteria:

Instructional Goals

1 point

Yes

I don't know

Does the tool directly relate to, or enhance, the attainment of specific course learning outcomes?

Clear selection

Purpose

2 points

Yes

I don't know

Is the tool designed for educational use?

Will the tool require zero or minimal modifications to meet your needs?

Clear selection

Bloom's Taxonomy

1 point

Yes

I don't know

Does the tool encourage/require the use of higher order thinking skills?

Clear selection

Workload/Time Management

4 points

Yes

I don't know

Will users be able to learn how to use the tool quickly?

Will use of the tool make coursework more efficient?

Will use of the tool make grading more efficient?

Does the tool allow the instructor to provide efficient feedback to the students?

Clear selection

Creator

2 points

Yes

I don't know

Was the tool created by a reputable company?

Does the company behind the tool engage in ethical practices?

Clear selection

Currency

2 points

Yes

I don't know

Has the tool been updated within the past three months?

Does the tool have a history of regular updates and maintenance?

Clear selection

Accuracy

2 points

Yes

I don't know

Information/content within the tool is accurate.

External links provided within the tool are accurate.

Clear selection

User-Friendly

3 points

Yes

I don't know

Is use of the tool intuitive?

Does use of the tool avoid adding technical complexity to the course, instructor, and students?

Will students be able to learn how to use the tool easily?

Clear selection

Accessibility

3 points

Yes

I don't know

Does the tool meet UDL (Universal Design for Learning) standards, and/or is the tool ADA compliant?

Is the tool easy to navigate?

Does the tool use high contrast colors for ease of viewing?

Clear selection

Privacy

2 points

Yes

I don't know

Can students use the tool without creating an account on a 3rd party website?

Can students download and retain the work they create with the tool?

Clear selection

Blackboard

2 points

Yes

I don't know

Is the tool compatible with Blackboard so that students are required to log into only one location?

Does the tool have an LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability component) for Blackboard, or a Blackboard plug-in?

Clear selection

Mobile Compatibility

2 points

Yes

I don't know

Can students use the tool with devices they already own?

Does the tool resize for mobile devices? (Does it have responsive design?)

Clear selection

Tutorials

2 points

Yes

I don't know

Are clear start-up and installation instructions provided with the tool?

Are clear usage instructions provided with the tool?

Clear selection

Support

3 points

Yes

I don't know

Does the company provide Helpdesk support to users?

Are clear trouble-shooting guides available?

Is it easy for students to access help for this tool?

Clear selection

Cost

3 points

Yes

I don't know

n/a

Is the tool free for students to use?

If the tool has a cost, is the cost incurred by the institution instead of the students?

If the tool has an institutional cost, is it sustainable from term to term?

Clear selection

Comments

If you chose "I don't know" for more than two answers go back and research the tool more.

If you score less than 25/34 you may wish to look for other options.

Judith M Littlejohn 9/23/2018

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