- What is the “learning curve” for this tool?
- How easily can it be employed in the classroom?
- What documentation is available for this tool and how easy is it to understand?
- What training is available for this tool (locally or elsewhere)?
- What background knowledge (e.g in programming or statistics) is necessary to effectively use this tool?
- Are there alternative, easier, tools that are suitable for your purposes?
- How might the difficulty of a tool be an advantage?
Consult your local library! Many LibGuides, such as those at Framingham State University, link to extensive documentation, like Voyant Tools documentation, and may even include tutorials from a student’s point of view.
