Lab 13 Rubric

1. Install Skype on the iPod Touch.
(10 points)

Lab resource: http://www.skype.com/intl/en/download/skype/iphone/

__ Successfully install Skype on the iPod Touch.
(10 points)
__ Unable to install Skype on the iPod Touch.
(0 points)

2. Take an inventory of the functions of the Skype software. In particular, compare the functions of Skype to other technologies by thinking about the following questions:
(40 points)

- What will Skype allow you to do that you cannot do on a cell phone?
- From a desktop PC?
- From a laptop PC?

__ Successfully compiles a list of the functions of the Skype software. Makes note of functions that stand out as innovative or harder to use when compared to other technology.
(40 points)
__ Compiles a list of functions of Skype but does not look beyond the basics, such as “can make calls” or “can put people on hold.”
(20 points)
__ Does not compile a list of functions.
(0 points)

3. Publish the group results to your blog in the form of a report. The report should include the inventory of functions the group identified and also the group’s overall impressions of the Skype software, such as ease of use and whether or not the group would consider using Skype in the future. Also answer the following questions in the report:
(40 points)

- What are some advantages of using this software rather than a cell phone?
- What are some disadvantages?

__ Successfully publishes the results in the form of a report. Includes the inventory of features and the group’s overall impressions of the software.
(40 points)
__ Results are published in the form of a report but all of the requested information is not included or results are published in a form other than a report, such as a list or table.
(20 points)
__ Results are not published.
(0 points)

4. Results should be published to each group member’s blog before class on Monday, November 2.
(10 points)

__ Results are published by 12:30 on Wednesday, June 23.
(10 points)