Assignment: Social Media and Online Collaboration Tools

Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to familiarize students with the multiple collaboration tools available. Students will evaluate three online collaboration tools and choose one to suit their needs. Students will create a PowerPoint presentation to display the advantages and disadvantages of each tool, recommend one, and explain why.

Assignment Steps

Resources:

• Internet search engine/browser
• Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory: PowerPoint Module 1: Creating and Editing a Presentation with Pictures
• Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory: PowerPoint Module 2: Enhancing a Presentation with Pictures, Shapes, and WordArt

Research any three online collaboration tools and recommend one.

Evaluate and include the following parameters for each tool:

• Ease of Use
• Reliability and Availability
• Cost
• Time and Resources to Implement
• Advantages and Disadvantages

Create a 10- to 15-slide PowerPoint presentation supporting your recommended choice by explaining reasons for your choice based on parameters above.

Include the following PowerPoint features:

• Choose a theme for the presentation
• At least 2 examples of Smart Art
• At least 1 example of Word Art
• Insert at least one shape, add text to it, and then apply a shape effect
• Insert screenshot/picture of recommended tool displaying some of its functionality

Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.