List Other Arguments for Using Or Not Using This Solution

Information Technology R&D Web>clicker Recommendation BACKGROUND Web>clicker by i>clicker® is browser based survey tool that works as a standalone application or with the i>clicker® system. In order to stay ahead of new technologies, Information Technology Research & Development with the help of various IT teams tested web>clicker against common browsers, mobile devices and Screen Reader software for use by those with visual impairments. ENTERPRISE EVALUATION Intern Intern et et Firefo Explor Explor x with er 7 er 8 Windo BlackB any Droid with with ws iPhone erry OS XP any any Mobile or OS XP OS XP higher or or higher higher Tests Compatible Issues No Yes No Yes N YES NO YE NO YES NO YES O S NO YES X X X X X X X Vote from X X X X X X X Slight 3 remote location second delay on receiving a remote vote. Instructors cannot rely on instantaneous voting results from remote locations. Jaws screen N/ N/A N/ N/ X X X N/ N/ N/ N/ reader worked A A A A A A A with GroupWise IM Jaws screen N/ N/A N/ N/ X X X N/ N/ N/ N/ reader read the A A A A A A A web>clicker screen. Able to select N/ N/A N/ N/ X X X N/ N/ N/ N/ answer using A A A A A A A the keyboard instead of the mouse. Information Technology R&D Web>clicker Recommendation

LIST OTHER ARGUMENTS FOR USING OR NOT USING THIS SOLUTION CON’s 1. Web>Clicker requires Wi-Fi or a 3G/4G data signal to communicate on the internet. Some classes on campus have weak Wi-Fi and 3G/4G data signal therefore causing this solution to fail.

RECOMMENDATION The IT Research & Development team recommends faculty to use Web>clicker as a classroom voting tool for students with visual disabilities.

FUTURE ACTION 11/2010 Purchase one student license for training users and students On-Going Train instructors on how to setup a multi-voting environment with both i>Clicker and Web>Clicker  Training material is free and is provided from i>Clicker  Faculty training will be hosted by Delphi Center 1/2011 Communicate results to the management team 1/2011 Communicate Web>clicker results and training opportunities to the University Community