Assessing Web 2.0 ToolsKimberly McKee and Jessica Underwood

University of Central ArkansasInstructional Technologies Graduate Program

Agenda

» Web 2.0 Tools» Tool Evaluation Categories» Tool Evaluation Examples» Questions

Web 2.0 Tools

contribute to increased learningencourage student interaction Improve satisfactionProvide financially-friendly solutions

Tools are available in almost any area of interest!

Tool Evaluation Categories

» Criteria 1: Instructional Value» Criteria 2: Cost» Criteria 3: Access» Criteria 4: Usability» Criteria 5: Privacy & Security» Criteria 6: Fun Factor

Tool Evaluations Examples

1. Voicethread2. Infogram3. Popplet4. Educreations5. Storybird

Questions