This document provides evaluation forms for assessing the quality of web resources. It includes criteria for evaluating the content, design, and navigation of websites. Several sample evaluations are provided that rate websites on topics related to language arts and literature according to the criteria. The evaluations determine that the websites generally meet high standards for content accuracy, organization, interactivity and usability. Some areas for potential improvement are identified such as providing more direct contact information or bibliographies. Overall, the sample websites are found to be suitable resources for classroom use in certain subjects and grade levels.

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Evaluation of Web Resources

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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,

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Web Site Evaluation Form
URL:
Website Title:_Literature Learning Latters http://eduscapes.com/ladders/themes/webquests.htm
Target Learner: students Subject/topic- literature
Evaluator: Jade Johnson Date: April 7th
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. *
2 Learning goals/objectives are clearly stated. *
3 Learning activities are student-centered. *
4 Author/webmaster’s contact information is provided. *
5 Content information is accurate and bias free. *
6 Content information is reliable. *
7 Content information is up to date. *
8 Content information is grade/age appropriate. *
9 Grammar and spelling are accurate. *
10 Website information complies with copyright laws. *
11 Bibliographic references are provided. *
12 Website provides high-level user interactivity. *
Subtotal: 49 /60 points
DESIGN 5 4 3 2 1
13 Overall screen display is visually pleasing. *
14 Text is legible. *
15 Multimedia enhances learning. *
16 Multimedia elements work properly. *
Subtotal: 20 /20 points
NAVIGATION 5 4 3 2 1
17 All links work properly. *
18 All links are clearly labeled. *
19 A site map is provided. *
20 Website is easy to navigate. *
Subtotal: 17/20 points
GRAND TOTAL (Content + Design + Navigation): 86 /100 points
Excellent: Above 90 Good: 75-89 Fair: 60-74 Poor: Below 60
The results of the website concluded that it would be considered in the “good” range. The content
was pretty good on the website and covered a lot of material, however did not display a
bibliography of where they got the information. The style of the website was very attractive and
user friendly. The navigation was okay. The links were labeled and worked correctly, however
there was no site map. Overall it was a good website but not wonderful. I would use this in my
classroom for some kinds of lessons but not as an everyday “centers for technology” type of
website. I would use some caution just because it does not provide a bibliography and copyright
laws could become a concern when printing things off from here. I would also probably

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recommend for younger grades to not use this website unless the teacher logged them on, simply
because it does not have a site map.
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Web Site Evaluation Form
Website Title: Language Arts Free Games for Kids URL: http://www.primarygames.com/reading.htm
Target Learner: ___student_______ Subject/topic: __Language Arts______
Evaluator: _____Jade Johnson____________ Date: _____April 7__________
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. *
2 Learning goals/objectives are clearly stated. *
3 Learning activities are student-centered. *
4 Author/webmaster’s contact information is provided. *
5 Content information is accurate and bias free. *
6 Content information is reliable. *
7 Content information is up to date. *
8 Content information is grade/age appropriate. *
9 Grammar and spelling are accurate. *
10 Website information complies with copyright laws. *
11 Bibliographic references are provided. *
12 Website provides high-level user interactivity. *
Subtotal: 58/60 points
DESIGN 5 4 3 2 1
13 Overall screen display is visually pleasing. *
14 Text is legible. *
15 Multimedia enhances learning. *
16 Multimedia elements work properly. *
Subtotal: 20 /20 points
NAVIGATION 5 4 3 2 1
17 All links work properly. *
18 All links are clearly labeled. *
19 A site map is provided. *
20 Website is easy to navigate. *
Subtotal: 20 /20 points
GRAND TOTAL (Content + Design + Navigation): 98 /100 points
Excellent: Above 90 Good: 75-89 Fair: 60-74 Poor: Below 60

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This website was really good. The content was wonderful. Everything that I found was perfect
about it. The only reason I gave it a four for the contact information is because it took me a few
minutes to find it. The design was very attractive and provided the user with a friendly appeal,
especially for kids. It used bright colors and pictures to illustrate. The navigation was very easy to
maneuver as well. I would recommend this website to any teacher who wanted to incorporate
technology into their lessons as centers or free time for the kids in a Language Arts classroom. It
provides the children with a unique learning experience and models an exemplary learning
system.
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Web Site Evaluation Form
Website Title: Teaching Language Arts with URL:
Technology http://faculty.une.edu/cas/gchstman/languagearts/
Target Learner: Students Subject/topic: Language Arts
Evaluator: Jade Johnson Date: April 7
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. *
2 Learning goals/objectives are clearly stated. *
3 Learning activities are student-centered. *
4 Author/webmaster’s contact information is provided. *
5 Content information is accurate and bias free. *
6 Content information is reliable. *
7 Content information is up to date. *
8 Content information is grade/age appropriate. *
9 Grammar and spelling are accurate. *
10 Website information complies with copyright laws. *
11 Bibliographic references are provided. *
12 Website provides high-level user interactivity. *
Subtotal: 57 /60 points
DESIGN 5 4 3 2 1
13 Overall screen display is visually pleasing. *
14 Text is legible. *
15 Multimedia enhances learning. *
16 Multimedia elements work properly. *
Subtotal: 18 /20 points
NAVIGATION 5 4 3 2 1
17 All links work properly. *
18 All links are clearly labeled. *
19 A site map is provided. *
20 Website is easy to navigate. *
Subtotal: 15 /20 points
GRAND TOTAL (Content + Design + Navigation): 90 /100 points
Excellent: Above 90 Good: 75-89 Fair: 60-74 Poor: Below 60

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This website was quite good too. The content was very good. The only problem with it was that
there was no set goals or objectives clearly stated on the website. The design was layed out
nicely but there wasn’t anything that jumped off the screen and automatically got my attention.
Children may not be as enthused about this website as they may be with others. The navigation
was below par. It did not have a site map and was average to navigate. However, the links were
labeled and they worked correctly. I would recommend this website to teachers but not for
younger children, or children who are easily distracted. This website doesn’t keep the learner as
visually engaged as another website may. So, older children may gain a better use out of this one.
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Web Site Evaluation Form
Website Title: Interactive Websites URL: http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/interactive.htm
Target Learner: student Subject/topic: All
Evaluator: Jade Johnson Date: April 7
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. *
2 Learning goals/objectives are clearly stated. *
3 Learning activities are student-centered. *
4 Author/webmaster’s contact information is provided. *
5 Content information is accurate and bias free. *
6 Content information is reliable. *
7 Content information is up to date. *
8 Content information is grade/age appropriate. *
9 Grammar and spelling are accurate. *
10 Website information complies with copyright laws. *
11 Bibliographic references are provided. *
12 Website provides high-level user interactivity. *
Subtotal: 50/60 points
DESIGN 5 4 3 2 1
13 Overall screen display is visually pleasing. *
14 Text is legible. *
15 Multimedia enhances learning. *
16 Multimedia elements work properly. *
Subtotal: 20/20 points
NAVIGATION 5 4 3 2 1
17 All links work properly. *
18 All links are clearly labeled. *
19 A site map is provided. *
20 Website is easy to navigate. *
Subtotal: 15 /20 points
GRAND TOTAL (Content + Design + Navigation): 85/100 points

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The actual content of this website was good. However there was nothing about copyright laws or
bibliographic resources. There could be a problem with this if trying to re-duplicate some of the
items provided. The design was quite good. It kept my attention and I wanted to continue clicking
on different things to see what it was going to do. The navigation was a little sporadic. The links
were labeled and did work correctly however it wasn’t very easy to navigate. One link took me to
other links and it was just different for me. I would recommend this website with caution to
teachers and students. Although the content is good, I would be wary of the copyright laws,
bibliographical resources, and the ease of navigation. Some students may get confused when
trying to go to certain areas of the page.
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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
4 2
Logical recommendation
Total 10