Online+Resource

This page can be used to evaluate five possible online resources for SSC Online. Please take some time to look at these resources and rate them using the criteria below. We decided to make a decision during the online meeting on September 15 at 3:30.

Wiki (wikispaces, PBwiki, Wikidot.com) [| Ning] [| Moodle] Google Groups [| Diigo]

Cost Ease of Use Categorization Share files Threaded Discussion


 * == == || ==least desirable== || == == || ==somewhat desirable== || == == || ==most desirable== ||
 * Cost || * limited features
 * cost > $100/ year || * limited features
 * cost < $100/ year || * free
 * limited features || * full featured
 * cost $300-500/ year || * full features
 * cost <$300/ year ||
 * Ease of Use || * difficult to use
 * complicated for a novice || * navigation is unclear
 * novices will need regular continued instruction to navigate the site || * novices will need significant instruction to navigate the site
 * some continued instruction will be necessary for novices to use the site || * novices will need some initial instruction
 * novices will adapt quickly without continued instruction || * easy to use
 * novices can adapt quickly with minimal instruction ||
 * Categorization || * all information is on one page
 * difficult to find useful information ||  ||   || * || * information can be organized for different groups
 * navigation is clear ||
 * Threaded Discussions || * no discussions || * discussions are not threaded || * discussions are threaded
 * difficult to navigate, even with instruction || * Threaded discussions
 * novices can navigate easily after instruction || * fully threaded discussions
 * easy to follow ||
 * Share Files || * no ability to share files || * files can be shared by sharing a link
 * no capacity to upload files || * only certain types of files can be uploaded || * all types of files can be uploaded, limited capacity || * capability to share all types of files
 * large capacity ||