Step 3: Identify the resources for the tools

Once you identify the type of tool that will support your task, then you proceed with accessing it. As we know, it's not always that simple when budgets are tight. While some tools are standard within higher education (i.e., listserves, surveys, Microsoft Office) there are many that are not standard and require additional time, money and effort to implement. The playing field is more level, however, with web-based applications that only require a computer terminal and internet access. For example, if your supervisor does not maintain an online calendar, you can create one yourself using localendar or even Google.