3. Features needed/expected from tools
● To be free of cost
● Easily accessible through multiple platforms
● Simple to use
Criteria / Things that are required
● Needs a connection to the internet
● Devices/Platforms are needed (Computers/Mobile Phone)
Concerns we may have when using these programs
● Privacy issues (Hackers, viruses, or other bugs)
● Technical concerns (Physical computer problems or errors)
4. Facebook (win/mac/mobile)
Pros
● most popular tool for people
● easier for people to communicate
● free for sharing documents
Cons
● the privacy for users
● format change
● time consuming
5. Skype (Win/mac/mobile)
Pros
● Physically talk & type messages
● Share desktop screens
● Make international calls
Cons
● Pay for extra calling features
● Requires a stable, high speed internet
connection
● Distorted conversations when internet
connection is slow
6. Google Drive (win/mac/mobile)
PROS:
● Free applications
● Limitless file size sharing
● Works on a platform
● Autosaves while you work
● Integration with cloud applications
CONS:
● Limited features relative to Microsoft
● Requires Internet access
● Different learning programs
● Google can index access
● Learning different programs
7. GroupMe
Pros
● Group chat with multiple people at once
● Works in every phone that has push and SMS
notifications
● Unlimited messaging with no costs
Cons
● Requires phone service
● SMS text is only available in the US
● Everyone may not receive your message every time
8. WordPress
Pros
● You can create websites
● Makes your site easy to find on search engines
● You can profit off using these sites via viewers
● Websites created will be online faster
Cons
● Sites can be easily hacked into
● Difficult learning curve
● Pay for more advanced options and features
● Updates can alter themes and plugins on your site
9. Our Winners (Programs we use)
● Facebook
○ For communication between one another and for
sharing documents between one another.
● GroupMe
○ For a quicker instant messaging program.
● GoogleDrive
○ As a group together, we can work on the same
project or files at the same time through google
docs.
