1.5.7. Feature Comparison Matrix


Features:

Cal Poly
PolyLearn


Blackboard

Microsoft
Excel

Google
Classroom


LearnBoost

Instructure
Canvas

File Commands:
    Multiple files open no no yes n/a no n/a
    Save/Open as Text ? ? no no yes no
    Importing Data yes yes yes no yes yes
    Exporting Data yes yes no ? no yes
    Printing yes yes yes yes no yes
Functionality:
    Mathematical Calculations yes yes yes no yes yes
    Multiple Pages yes yes yes n/a no yes
    Save Layout no yes yes no yes no
    Tables ? yes yes no yes yes
    Conditional Formatting no yes yes 1 no no no
    Recommended Charts no yes yes no no no
    Chart Formatting no yes yes no no no
    File Sharing yes no yes yes ? no
    Real-Time Updates for Shared Files no n/a yes yes no no
    Macro Programming no yes yes no no no
Instructor Support:
    Multiple Course Support yes yes no yes yes yes
    Group Formation and Management yes yes yes no no yes
    Sub-Assignment Level Score no no no no no no
    Graded Assignment Feedback yes yes no yes no yes
Student Support:
    Multiple Course Support yes yes no yes yes yes
    Grade Predictor Feature no no no no no no
    Digital Assignment Submisson yes yes no no yes
Other Features:
    Wide Variety of Options yes yes yes no yes yes
    Good Product Support yes yes yes yes yes yes
UI Characteristics:
    Graphical Curve Setting no no no no no no
    Graphicsl View of Class Trend no yes yes yes yes no
    Calendar View of Assignments no yes no no yes yes
    Spreadsheet View of Grades yes yes yes no yes no
Platform Support:
    Desktop (Web or Remote) yes yes no yes yes yes
    Mobile no yes yes yes yes yes


Footnotes:

1 Can format cells conditionally based on data from other cells.




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