Odyssen

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Description: Is a an online collaboration tool that offers flexibility depending on the size and needs of users.

Strengths: -Offers a variety of plans and options depending on groups needs. -Offers extensive information and support on website. -Has strong organizational features -Offers resource in up to 20 languages -Offers a free trial and online tour of program.

Weaknesses: -There is a cost, although minimal, it's still not for free like some competitors. -There is no mobile version. -Site looks outdated and not as polished as some others. -Groupings can be seen as restrictive as users may not wish to choose just one group or plan type.

Opportunities: -Can have an app created to capture a new generation of users and those who are very mobile.

Threats: -Users could not initiate a membership after free-trial as there are plenty of free and similar products available that most of the legwork is already done for with regards to set-up and entering/storing of members inforamtion. -The site looks outdated and this could be interpreted in a negative fashion by those who are more tech savvy.

Ideas for Classroom: -Can be used for large groups of students who have to collaborate on ongoing and multiple projects going at the same time, say a co-hort for a large master's or advanced/professional program.