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Evaluation of Web Resources

Purpose: The purpose of the assignment is to help students develop technology

competence on selecting and evaluating appropriate web resources for
educational purpose.

Standards: NETS-T
2.d. provide students with multiple and varied formative and
summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards
and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching.

NETS-S
3.b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use
information from a variety of sources and media.
3.c. evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on
the appropriateness to specific tasks.
3.d. process data and report results.

Directions: In the previous web search assignment, you were asked to search 5
websites for each of the four categories (utility, subject content,
WebQuest, your choices). For this assignment, you will evaluate four
websites, one from each of the four categories, using the evaluation
form provided. Follow the steps below to complete this assignment:
A. Determine a subject area and grade level that you wish to teach in
the future.
B. Choose one site from each of the four web search categories.
C. Follow the instruction on the form to evaluate the quality of each of
the four websites (one form per site).
D. Be sure to provide a rationale to support your recommendation of
the website.
E. Submit the completed evaluation form to Blackboard Assignment
Drop Box entitled "Website Evaluation."
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Web Site Evaluation Form

Website Title: Blackbeard: The Most Feared Pirate
of the Atlantis URL: http://www.learnnc.org/lp/pages/3585
Target Learner: 4th Grader Subject/topic:English Language Arts
Evaluator: Stephanie Smith Date: 04/11/10

Instruction:
Use the following criteria to rate the quality of the website of your choice (1 being the lowest and 5 being
the highest). Be sure to provide a rationale to support your judgment and recommendation of the website.

CRITERIA RATING
CONTENT 5 4 3 2 1
1 Website is affiliated with a reputable organization. x
2 Learning goals/objectives are clearly stated. x
3 Learning activities are student-centered. x
4 Author/webmaster’s contact information is provided. x
5 Content information is accurate and bias free. x
6 Content information is reliable. x
7 Content information is up to date. x
8 Content information is grade/age appropriate. x
9 Grammar and spelling are accurate. x
10 Website information complies with copyright laws. x
11 Bibliographic references are provided. x
12 Website provides high-level user interactivity.
Subtotal: 58 /60 points
DESIGN 5 4 3 2 1
13 Overall screen display is visually pleasing. X
14 Text is legible. x
15 Multimedia enhances learning. x
16 Multimedia elements work properly. x
Subtotal: 19 /20 points
NAVIGATION 5 4 3 2 1
17 All links work properly. x
18 All links are clearly labeled. x
19 A site map is provided. x
20 Website is easy to navigate. x
Subtotal: 20 /20 points
GRAND TOTAL (Content + Design + Navigation): 97 /100 points

Excellent: Above 90 Good: 75-89 Fair: 60-74 Poor: Below 60

Rationale for recommendation: Write a couple of paragraphs to 1) summarize the evaluation result, 2)
make a recommendation for use, not use or use with caution of this website in your teaching, and 3)
provide a rationale to support your recommendation.
1) I would rate that the website is excellent overall. The website contains quality content.
The design is visually appealing but not the most interactivity, and fairly easily navigable. 2.) I
recommend use, particularly for NC teachers 3.)The website is endorsed by NC education system,
and follows the course of standards.

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Web Site Evaluation Form

Website Title:
Find Lesson
Plans for
Fourth Grade URL: http://www.learnnc.org/lessons/search?
Language Arts scos_subject=English+Language+Arts&grade=4
Target Learner:
4th Grade
Teachers Subject/topic: English Language Arts
Evaluator:
Stephanie
Smith Date: 04/11/10

Instruction:
Use the following criteria to rate the quality of the website of your choice (1 being the lowest and 5 being
the highest). Be sure to provide a rationale to support your judgment and recommendation of the website

CRITERIA RATING

CONTENT 5 4 3 2 1
1 Website is affiliated with a reputable organization. x
2 Learning goals/objectives are clearly stated. x
3 Learning activities are student-centered. x
4 Author/webmaster’s contact information is provided. x
5 Content information is accurate and bias free. x
6 Content information is reliable. x
7 Content information is up to date. x
8 Content information is grade/age appropriate. x
9 Grammar and spelling are accurate. x
10 Website information complies with copyright laws. x
11 Bibliographic references are provided. x
12 Website provides high-level user interactivity. x
Subtotal: 60 /60 points
DESIGN 5 4 3 2 1
13 Overall screen display is visually pleasing. x
14 Text is legible. x
15 Multimedia enhances learning. x
16 Multimedia elements work properly. x
Subtotal: 19 /20 points
NAVIGATION 5 4 3 2 1
17 All links work properly. x
18 All links are clearly labeled. x
19 A site map is provided. x
20 Website is easy to navigate. x
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Subtotal: 20/ 20 points

GRAND TOTAL (Content + Design + Navigation): 99 /100 points

Excellent: Above 90 Good: 75-89 Fair: 60-74 Poor: Below 60

Rationale for recommendation: Write a couple of paragraphs to 1) summarize the evaluation result, 2)
make a recommendation for use, not use or use with caution of this website in your teaching, and 3)
provide a rationale to support your recommendation.

. 1.) This website has extremely useful information for NC teachers, especially for those
teaching for the first time. 2.) I would recommend the use of this website especially those new
teachers to guide them with lesson plans when they first start teaching. 3.) I rate this website
Excellent overall, it have very reliable and functional content, the design and navigation are up to
date and in working order.

Web Site Evaluation Form

URL:
Website Title: NC Coastal Adventures http://questgarden.com/88/99/9/091102143302/index.htm
Subject/topic: Language Art; Mathematics; Social
Target Learner: 4th Graders Studies; Science
Evaluator: Stephanie Smith Date: 04/11/0

Instruction:
Use the following criteria to rate the quality of the website of your choice (1 being the lowest and 5 being
the highest). Be sure to provide a rationale to support your judgment and recommendation of the website.

CRITERIA RATING
CONTENT 5 4 3 2 1
1 Website is affiliated with a reputable organization. x
2 Learning goals/objectives are clearly stated. x
3 Learning activities are student-centered. x
4 Author/webmaster’s contact information is provided. x
5 Content information is accurate and bias free. x
6 Content information is reliable. x
7 Content information is up to date. x
8 Content information is grade/age appropriate. x
9 Grammar and spelling are accurate. x
10 Website information complies with copyright laws. x
11 Bibliographic references are provided. x
12 Website provides high-level user interactivity. x
Subtotal: 60/60 points
DESIGN 5 4 3 2 1
13 Overall screen display is visually pleasing. x
14 Text is legible. x
15 Multimedia enhances learning. x
16 Multimedia elements work properly. x
Subtotal: 20 /20 points
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NAVIGATION 5 4 3 2 1
17 All links work properly. x
18 All links are clearly labeled. x
19 A site map is provided. x
20 Website is easy to navigate. x
Subtotal: 20 /20 points
GRAND TOTAL (Content + Design + Navigation): 100 /100 points

Excellent: Above 90 Good: 75-89 Fair: 60-74 Poor: Below 60

Rationale for recommendation: Write a couple of paragraphs to 1) summarize the evaluation result, 2)
make a recommendation for use, not use or use with caution of this website in your teaching, and 3)
provide a rationale to support your recommendation.

.
1.) Excellent website. It gets a perfect score in the criteria that the rating is based on. 2.) I
would recommend this website for those NC 4th Grade students and teachers. 3.) The
content is extremely beneficial for NC teachers for a project that crosses through multiple
discipline and incorporates technology.

Web Site Evaluation Form

URL: http://www.teach-
Website Title: MakeWorkSheets.com nology.com/platinum/samples/
Target Learner: Educators/Tutors/Parents Subject/topic: K-12
Evaluator: Stephanie Smith Date: 04/11/10

Instruction:
Use the following criteria to rate the quality of the website of your choice (1 being the lowest and 5 being
the highest). Be sure to provide a rationale to support your judgment and recommendation of the website.

CRITERIA RATING
CONTENT 5 4 3 2 1
1 Website is affiliated with a reputable organization. x
2 Learning goals/objectives are clearly stated. x
3 Learning activities are student-centered. x
4 Author/webmaster’s contact information is provided. x
5 Content information is accurate and bias free. x
6 Content information is reliable. x
7 Content information is up to date. x
8 Content information is grade/age appropriate. x
9 Grammar and spelling are accurate. x
10 Website information complies with copyright laws. x
11 Bibliographic references are provided. x
12 Website provides high-level user interactivity. x
Subtotal: 53/60 points
DESIGN 5 4 3 2 1
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13 Overall screen display is visually pleasing. x

14 Text is legible. x
15 Multimedia enhances learning. x
16 Multimedia elements work properly. x
Subtotal: 20 /20 points
NAVIGATION 5 4 3 2 1
17 All links work properly. x
18 All links are clearly labeled. x
19 A site map is provided. x
20 Website is easy to navigate. x
Subtotal: 20 /20 points
GRAND TOTAL (Content + Design + Navigation): 93 /100 points

Excellent: Above 90 Good: 75-89 Fair: 60-74 Poor: Below 60

Rationale for recommendation: Write a couple of paragraphs to 1) summarize the evaluation result, 2)
make a recommendation for use, not use or use with caution of this website in your teaching, and 3)
provide a rationale to support your recommendation.

.
1.) This is an excellent website. The content, design, and navigation are convenient
and practical. 2.) I would proceed with caution with this website. Although, you are able
to print off and make samples, it appears to be most beneficial if you pay for a membership
to the site. 3.) As far as a utility website this is a helpful one for teacher. This website
generates worksheet for teachers to use such as rubrics, puzzle makers, lesson plans, and
more similar worksheets for all the subjects.

Grading Criteria Max Points Points

Scored
1 Completion 3

complete all components required in the

form

2 Accuracy: 3

Accurate rating, rationale, & score

computation
3 2
Quality of rationale:

rationale supports judgment

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4 2
Logical recommendation

Total 10