eBackPack

eBackPack:

16/20

Accessibility: Students and teachers as well as parents can access this communication tool once the school has created the account. The grades can be linked to the gradebook of the teacher for instant feedback. Access to the communication tool is accessible through all web browsers and devices. There is an app, as well as a website for teachers, students, and parent to access.

Security/Promotions: This communication tool is a closed system in which students and parents need access with a username and password. The school pays a fee to gain access to the product. There are no promotions or ads to distract students from the information teachers provide.

Functions: An instructor is about to exchange assignments and collect through this tool. Students also have the ability to work on assignments within other tools such as Nobility, Word, etc. and then upload it to eBackPack.

Self-Editing/Archiving: Student has the ability to save assignments within the app or download to another application, such as Nobility, Word, etc. that can be turned in at a later date.

Personalization: Students do not have a profile within this communication tool. The school creates the students’ usernames and passwords for teachers, students, and parents.

Use in the classroom: Creates a paperless classroom with the use of iPads or Laptops. Also, eBackpack is a place for teachers to include handouts and resources for students to access at anytime.

Criteria/ Characteristic	4	3	2	1
Accessibility	User can access communication tool via multiple browsers (Chrome, Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox) with ability to use on multiple platforms (tablet, mobile device, pc/mac)	User can access communication tool via 3 or less browser options as well as limits to tablet or mobile devices along with ability to use on multiple platforms	User can access communication tool via 2 or less browsers/tablet or mobile devices. User is limited to 2 or less platforms.	User can access communication tool via only one browser. User is limited to one platform.
Security/ Promotions	User has been provided with adequate security features and there is no fee/affordable fee and no advertisements.	User has been provided with some security features and no fee/advertise-ments.	User has been provided with little to no security features and a small fee and some advertisements.	User has been provided with no security features and a substantial fee along with many advertisements.
Media Functions	User can complete multiple tasks in the communication tool including attaching documents, presentations, videos, audio, etc. with ease or has access to tutorials.	User can complete tasks in the communication tool, but may need to access outside function to complete product. Some tutorials included.	User is limited to two communication tools and few tutorials.	User can complete/attach at least one task in the communication tool. No tutorials.
Self Editing/ Archiving	Communication Tool allows user to automatically save all forms of information along with providing built in editing tools for text, audio, video, etc.	Communication Tool allows user to automatically save most forms of information along with providing some editing tools.	Communication Tool allows user to have a limited selection of editing tools, but does save most forms of information, along with limited edit functions.	Communication Tool does not allow user edit information and does not provide editing tools.
Personalization	User can create an in depth profile that includes photos, biographical information, contact information.	User can create a limited profile that includes biographical information, contact information.	User can create a profile that includes some biographical or contact information with no pictures.	User cannot create a profile or include any biographical or contact information.