Description and Objectives

• Is this a single tool or a suite of tools?
• What was the tool originally designed to do?
• What aims was it designed to meet?
• Has it been modified in any way to meet these aims?

Technology and Development

• What was used to develop the tool?
• What platforms does the tool run on?
• What downloads/plug-ins does it require for use?
• How technology dependent is the tool?

Interoperability and Standards

• Does the tool conform to any standards? If yes, how has this been tested?
• How accessible is the tool? How has its accessibility been tested?

Usage

• How has the tool been evaluated in terms of its usability?
• How has the tool been evaluated in terms of meeting its functionality or learning goals?

Future use

• Can you think of any ways that the tool could be applied to other learning environments?
• Are there any future plans for development?