BaseCamp

=BaseCamp=

This is a great communication tool for groups of people and students. This allows your project's files to be together as well as being able to collaborate with your group members. This online tool allows you to access your files anywhere at anytime.

BaseCamp Tour Frequently Asked Questions

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=SWOT=

Strengths:

 * Collaboration on group projects
 * Upload Word files, PDF, MOV, etc.
 * Messages within project instead of email
 * Easy to respond to messages
 * Comments allowed
 * Send emails when a file is changed
 * Old versions of files are saved and backed up
 * Calendar with to-do lists
 * Templates
 * Chat room
 * Can be used on mobile phone
 * Can be used in many different languages
 * Free 30 day trial
 * Easy to use
 * Offers a free plan

Weaknesses:

 * Can cost up to $149 per month
 * Can't use online tools and save on this website
 * Can limit the number of projects or memory used

Opportunities:

 * Great for student collaboration
 * Can be used from any computer
 * Great for teachers to collaborate on lesson plans or projects

Threats:

 * May accidentally delete a project
 * Some students may not have access to this at home
 * Cyber-bullying in chat room or messages
 * Inappropriate language or comments in chat room or messages
 * Google's 2.0 tool: Goole Docs, since this program is free is poses a threat

=Ideas for the Classroom=


 * Students can use this for group projects
 * Teachers can use this to post homework and update their calendar for students and parents
 * Teachers can use this to communicate with parents and keep them up-to-date with happenings in the classroom
 * Teachers can use this to collaborate together on lessons or projects
 * Schools can use this to have easy access to important documents