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Software Evaluation

Reports

The product reviews have been published by the International Review of Research in Open & Distance Learning (IRRODL), and may be downloaded from the links below.

 

Evaluation Project Report Author(s) .pdf Online *
 A)  GENERAL ISSUES
1   Online learners' interest in collaborative tools TK, JB R01/0112 Vol 2.2.i
2   Selection of collaborative tools TK, JB R02/0112 Vol 2.2.ii
5   Classification of DE delivery systems DB, JS1, JB R05/0201 Vol 2.2.v
7   Software evaluation criteria and methodology DB, DF R07/0203 Vol 3.1.vii
8   Collaborative software: fully featured vs. lean-and-mean? JB R08/0203 Vol 3.1.viii
43   OSS software: fully featured vs. the devil you know? MH, BL, JB R43/0410 Vol. 6.1.xliii
44   Breaking down the LMS walls MH R44/0412 Vol. 6.1.xliv
10   Evaluating vendor-supplied information PF R10/0203 Vol 3.1.x
11   International e-learning specifications NF, RMcG R11/0203 Vol 3.2.xi
40   International learning object metadata survey NF R40/0409 Vol 5.3.xl
46   Cancore: in Canada and around the world NF R46/0412 Vol. 6.1.xlvi
49   Learning objects and instructional design BH R49/0503
Vol. 6.2.xlvix
69   Thirty years of distance education: Personal reflections TMcK   Vol 11.2.lxix
 B)  TYPES OF COLLABORATIVE ACTIVITY
 21   100 collaborative products and their uses JB, JD, JK, NW R21/0310 Vol 4.2.xxi
   Introduction to computer-mediated conferencing DG1, JS2   This site
   Introduction to internet audio DW, DG2, NC   This site
22   Online polling as a collaborative tool JK, JB R22/0310 Vol 4.2.xxii
23   Best practices in online polling JK R23/0310 Vol 4.2.xxiii
26   Best practices in online conference moderation  ADeS, PF, JR R26/0311 Vol 5.1.xxvi
27   Educational Wikis: features and selection criteria  LS, SC, MC, JR R27/0311 Vol 5.1.xxvii
45   Conferencing tools and the productivity paradox TN R45/0501
Vol. 6.1.xlv
48   Rubrics and exemplars in text-conferencing AZ R48/0505 Vol. 6.2.xlviii
54 Best practices in synchronous conferencing moderation Team   Vol 7.1.liv
55  Best practices and collaborative software RT   Vol 7.1.lv
56   Video-conferencing with audio software JB, JK   Vol 7.1.lvi
 C)  CASE STUDIES: ONLINE COMMUNITIES
17   Video-conferencing in theatre and performance studies MC, JD R17/0301 Vol 4.1.xvii
28   Using synchronous audio for ESL teaching in Taiwan  KB, DL, KG R28/0401 Vol 5.1.xxviii
34   Growing virtual communities DG1 R34/0404 Vol 5.2.xxxiv
35   Synchronous conferencing in community advocacy PF R35/0404 Vol 5.2.xxxv
38   Defining a theological education community JP R38/0410 Vol 5.3.xxxviii
39   Marriage mentorship at a distance HD R39/0407 Vol 5.3.xxxix
 D)  PRODUCT COMPARISONS
 D1)  Internet Audio and Accessibility Issues
4   Internet audio products (1/2) DW, DG2, NC, JB R04/0201 Vol 2.2.iv
18   Internet audio products (2/2) JD, JK, NW R18/0303 Vol 4.1.xviii
31   Internet audio and accessibiity (1/4) AdeS, PF, JR, LS R31/0404 Vol 5.2.xxxi
32   Internet audio and accessibility (2/4) LS R32/0406 Vol 5.2.xxxii
36   Internet audio and accessibility (3/4) LS R36/0408 Vol 5.3.xxxvi
37   Internet audio and accessibility (4/4) SC, JB R37/0408 Vol 5.3.xxxvii
50   Optimizing conferencing freeware JB, JK, NW, JD R50/0505 Vol 6.2.l
70 Universal instructional design principles for Moodle      
 D2)  Text, Chat and Instant Messaging
3   Text-based conferencing (asynchronous) DG1, JS2, JB R03/0201 Vol 2.2.iii
6   Chat and instant messaging (synchronous: 1/3) JS2, DG1, JB R06/0202 Vol 3.1.vi
14   Chat and instant messaging (synchronous: 2/3) EK, MR, HW, DW, PF R14/0205 Vol 3.2.xiv
15   Chat and instant messaging (synchronous: 3/3) BL, KP, JB, PF R15/0205 Vol 3.2.xv
47   Wiki products: A comparison CC, TR R47/0412 Vol 6.2.xlvii
51   Text conferencing: Features and functionality TE   Vol 11.2.lxx
 D3)  Integrated Packages
16   Integrated collaborative tools LF, NM, SM, CW, PF R16/0205 Vol 3.2.xvi
19   Integrated course delivery packages JA, TH, PL, RJ R19/0303 Vol 4.1.ixx
24   Open Source learning management systems JD R24/0310 Vol 4.2.xxiv
25   OS learning management systems: comparisons JD R25/0310 Vol 4.2.xxv
29   Integrated learning management systems (LMS)  SC, MC, HD, LS R29/0311 Vol 5.1.xxix
30   Vendor-assisted evaluation of an LMS  PF, JR, ADeS R30/0311 Vol 5.1.xxx
41   WebCT: a major shift of emphasis  BM, JS, KT R41/0410 Vol 5.3.xli
42   Contrasting LMS marketing approaches  BC, CC, JM, TN R42/0410 Vol. 6.1.xlii
52  A/V conferencing packages: high cost SM, MR, US   Vol 6.3.lii
53 A/V conferencing packages: low cost RT, BF, BK   Vol 6.3.liii
 D4)  Other
9   Dual platform products (PC and Mac) DF, DB R09/0203 Vol 3.1.ix
12   Online polling services JB, TK, BW R12/0205 Vol 3.2.xii
13   Online video-conferencing products PC, BK, JB R13/0205 Vol 3.2.xiii
20   Whiteboard products NC, CH, NM, LM R20/0303 Vol 4.1.xx
33   Digital authoring tools RW R33/0404 Vol 5.2.xxxiii
57  Portable applications in mobile education JB   Vol 7.2.lvii
58   RSS windows editors: First impressions SS   Vol 7.3.lviii
 E)  INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
59   The emergence of open-source software in China GP, CB   Vol 8.1.lix
60   The World-Wide Inaccessible Web: 1. Browsing JB, BB   Vol 8.2.lx
61   The World-Wide Inaccessible Web: 2. Internet routes JB, BB, JK   Vol 8.2.lxi
62   The return of educational radio? SB   Vol 9.2.lxii
63   Mobile learning in developing nations SM   Vol 9.2.lxiii
64   Traditional to online media in China and Korea SM   Vol 9.3.lxiv
65   ICT-based distance education in South Asia SB   Vol 9.3.lxv
66   Distance education media in the Philippines and Mongolia BM   Vol 10.3.lxvi
67   Distance education in China and India DC   Vol 10.3.lxvii
68   The global internet pandemic DC   Vol 10.4.lxviii

CDE - Last Updated by MM June 14, 2011