Talk:Academic Technologies Tool Comparison
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Comparing Tools utilized in Canvas and Wordpress
Access/Visibility
Description of Access/Visibility tools
| FEATURES & TOOLS | Canvas | WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Private by default: Description of tool |  |  |
| "Part or all can be made public (no student work, unless posted by faculty)": Description of tool | | |
Assignment/Activity Tools
Description of Assignment/Activity tools
| FEATURES & TOOLS | Canvas | WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Students can submit work online: Description of tool | | |
| Collaborative Workspaces for Students: Description of tool | | * |
| Discussions: Description of tool | | |
| Assignments: Description of tool | | |
| Quizzes/Surveys: Description of tool | | |
| "Portfolios (see Portfolio Comparison Chart for details)": Description of tool | | |
Communication Tools
Description of communication tools
| FEATURES & TOOLS | Canvas | WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Announcements: Description of tool | | |
| Audio/Video Conferencing: Description of tool | | |
| Audio/Video Recording: Description of tool | | |
| Messaging (similar to eMail): Description of tool | | |
| Chat: Description of tool | | |
| Notifications (Automated but Customizable by User): Description of tool | |
Assessment Tools
Description of Assessment Tools
| FEATURES & TOOLS | Canvas | WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Ability to post text comments: Description of tool | | |
| Ability to post audio and/or video comments Description of tool | | |
| Built-in Annotation with Options: Description of tool | | |
| Analytics (See "Analytics" for details): Description of tool | ||
| Gradebook: Description of tool | | |
| SpeedGrader: Description of tool | | |
| Individual Student Reports: Description of tool | | |
| Ability to see all of a student's posts on one page: Description of tool | |
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| Outcomes: Description of tool | | |
| Rubrics: Description of tool | |
Feedback
Description of Feedback Tools
| FEATURES & TOOLS | Canvas | WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Feedback: Description of tool |
Analytics
Description of Analytics Tools
| FEATURES & TOOLS | Canvas | WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Analytics Reporting Engine: Description of tool | | |
| Course Analytics: Description of tool | | |
| Activity Analytics: Description of tool | | |
| Assignments Analytics: Description of tool | | |
| Grades Analytics: Description of tool | | |
| Student Analytics: Description of tool | | |
| Quiz Statistics: Description of tool | | |
| Quiz Log Auditing: Description of tool | |
Files
Description of File Tools
| FEATURES & TOOLS | Canvas | WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Supports a variety of text and media file formats: Description of tool | | |
| File Storage and Distribution: Description of tool | | |
| Protected Files: Description of tool | | |
| Able to use folders for organizing files: Description of tool | | |
| Ability to Add Files via Drag-and-Drop capability: Description of tool | | |
| Able to create Photo Gallery: Description of tool | |
Course Design/Layout
Description of File Tools
| FEATURES & TOOLS | Canvas | WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Static Front page: Description of tool | | |
| User-Customizable Navigation (for Faculty): Description of tool | | |
| Variety of text and media may be included in one page: Description of tool | | |
Other
Description of Uncatagorized Tools
| FEATURES & TOOLS | Canvas | WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile App: Description of tool | | |
| Automated Tasks: Description of tool | | |
| RSS Tasks: Description of tool | | |
| External Tool/Plugin Options: Description of tool | | |
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