Twitter

Twitter:

15/20

Accessibility: Twitter can be accessed on multiple web browsers and platforms. Users can also create a Tweetdeck to house multiple pages to keep track of the individuals or companies important to you.

Security/Promotions: There is little security within communication tool. As you begin to hashtag others you will see that more advertisements for site or companies will be seen on your twitter feed. Anyone is allowed to follow you so beware.

Functions: User can upload pictures, links to websites, etc, but is limited to the length of the message (140 Characters). Length shorting website addresses are a function that you can use. User needs to locate website prior to shorting the link.

Self-Editing/Archiving: User does have a small number of editing tools. Spell Check and autotype is included.

Personalization: User can include a picture, information, location, and website for followers to learn more about you.

Use in the classroom: Instructors can use Twitter to post pictures, links, and information for parents and students to follow through out the day. Keep the communication lines open between parent and teacher.

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.