Edmodo

Moodle	Edmodo	ScreenChomp	Wikispaces.com
Purpose and ease of use	A free LMS Many functions take time to learn but basic uses are easy 3	Free comprehensive communication tool. 2	ipad compatible app to record presentations. 4	Free for educators.  Multifunctional wiki. Takes time to learn functions Purpose=4 Ease of use=2
Accessibility	accessed from any device.  need free subscription 4	4	Ipad app- accessible for presenter.  Students can access once presentation is shared to Twitter, blogs etc. 4	Free to access with link 4
Support	email support 2	2	2	email and online tutorials 2
Audience	global possible 4	large network of users 4	audience may be global if shared to social media. Does not allow for 2 -way communication 3	Anyone with link. 3
Media Formats	4	4	4	4
Compatibility with Learning/Course Management Systems	This is a LMS that is compatible and directly linked with many external communication platforms such as blogs 4	Compatible with Google and Microsoft 3	Links to presentation can be posted on any LMS 3	Link to content can be posted to any LMS.   3
TOTAL COMMUNICATION TOOL SCORE	Moodle 21	Edmodo 19	ScreenChomp 20	Wikispaces.com 19

Edmodo scored a 19/24 with our assessment rubric.  It is a comprehensive communication tool used by educators.  It is compatible with some learning management systems including Google and Microsoft products and is compatible with most media apps.  Instructors can communicate with students groups through Google Drive, calendars, and other links.  Assignments and quizzes can be posted as well either teacher-generated or through “Snapshot” which is a database of existing quizzes based on common core standards.  It has a large network of professional users to collaborate with but minimal technical support available.