Bookopolis is a free tool that teachers can use to get their
students excited about Reading in grades 2 through 8! Students can make their
own avatar, choose books to add to their virtual book shelf, write & read
peer reviews, earn points & badges, even become pen pals with an author!
This site makes Reading social and fun! Students create their online Reading
logs and teachers can monitor their work through a Teacher Dashboard. Also,
this tool is aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Reading and
Writing. I rated this communication tool 33 out of 36 mostly because it is most
appropriate for grades 2-8.
| EDU 568 Communication Tool Rubric Group 4 | |||||
| Purpose | I can communicate with a global audience. | I can communicate with a select audience. | I can give information to a global audience but can not receive feedback. | I can give information to a select audience. | 4 |
| Usability and Navigation | I can easily navigate the tool the tool is very intuitive. | With a little practice the tool is easy to navigate. | The tool can be used and navigated with assistance. | Very hard to use even with practice. | 3 |
| Appropriateness | The communication tool is approrpriate for all 5 age levels included: Early Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School and Adult Learners. | The communication tool is approrpriate for 4 of the age levels included: Early Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School and Adult Learners. | The communication tool is approrpriate for 3of the age levels included: Early Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School and Adult Learners. | The communication tool is approrpriate for 1-2 of the age levels included: Early Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School and Adult Learners. | 2 |
| Help/Support | Support is readily available to guide you through using the tool. | Support can be found if searched for, but is not instantaneous. | Support is limited. | There is no support. | 4 |
| Information Sharing | The tool allows users to link to other sites such as Facebook, Twitter & Blogs and compresses URLs into shortened links (bitly). | The tool allows users to link to other sites such as Facebook, Twitter & Blogs. | The tool only allows limited links to other sites. | The tool does not allow linking to other sites. | 4 |
| Saftey/Monitoring | Allows monitoring & editing by teacher/gatekeeper. | Allows teacher monitoring but limited editing. | Allows teacher monitoring but no editing capabilities. | No ability for teacher to monitor or edit. | 4 |
| Cost | Unlimited free accounts for students, staff & parents. Unlimited cloud storage. | Some options are free or cost is minimal. | Minimal fee for all accounts. | Annual fee. | 4 |
| Design | The communication tool meets all of the criteria listed: It is neat and organized, simple and not overstuffed,the background does not interfere with the text, and the layout is visually appealing. | The communication tool meets 3 of the criteria listed: It is neat and organized, simple and not overstuffed,the background does not interfere with the text, and the layout is visually appealing. | The communication tool meets 2 of the criteria listed: It is neat and organized, simple and not overstuffed,the background does not interfere with the text, and the layout is visually appealing.. | The communication tool meets 1 or none of the criteria listed: It is neat and organized, simple and not overstuffed,the background does not interfere with the text, and the layout is visually appealing. | 4 |
| Accessability | I can access the tool from any device, does not require an application, and fast instant noticication of communication. | I can access the tool from most common devices, may require an application to be downloard and receive notifications if the application is open. | I can access the tool from only one kind of device, application is required to be downloaded, and only can receive notications if application is open and refreshed. | I can access the tool form only one kind of device and it is glitchy. It requires an application to be downloarded, no notifications or inconsistent. | 4 |
| Total: 33 | |||||
