This Checklist is applied to assess the Kids Jo website according to three levels from ACTIONS model. these levels are: accessibilty, userfrindliness and teaching and learning.

1. Evaluation Checklist for Assessing Effectiveness of Kids Jo
Website
Question Yes No NA
Accessibility
Is ALT text used? *
Is the web site compatible with multiple browsers? *
Is Font size/spacing easy to read? *
Are text colors chosen for good contrast? (black on white is
best) *
Do all links work properly? *
Does the site accommodate unique learning styles and various
ability levels? *
Are videos, if they don’t autoplay, having, at the very least, an
accessible Play control? *
Do all multimedia resources work at all times? *
Are there clear and complete directions available for access or
installation? *
Comments:
The Kids Jo website is highly accessible. However it needs some improvements in terms of
alt text and images captions.
User friendliness and Interactivity
Can visitors find information easily? *
Does the back button always take them back to the preceding
page? *
Is it easy to skip any multimedia or flash demos? *
Do the pages load quickly (10 to 20 seconds) on standard
modem connections? *
Are visited and unvisited links differentiated? *
Do the pages within the web site use consistent design? *
Is the navigation clear and consistent throughout the site? *
Are there alternate ways of accessing the same information? *
Can visitors easily find an email address to contact if they have
difficulties using the site? *
Can visitors easily find out who runs the site? *
Is a search feature available? *
Are the most important elements of the site visible without
scrolling up and down or from side to side? *

2. Question Yes No NA
Are Links consistent & easy to identify? *
Does the number of buttons/links reasonable. *
Does text and documents employ multimedia enhancements to
make learning
Interactive?
*
Does the site motivate the learner to continue learning and
master concepts? *
Does it provide appropriate feedback throughout the instruction? *
Comments:
The site is highly attractive and user friendly, except for the scrolling. However, getting the
main information does not need scrolling. Moreover it successes in maintain udders
attention through the effective use of graphics and sound.
Teaching and Learning
Are all information related to the stated purpose and learning
goals.
*
Does Content move learners beyond the basics and encourages
higher levels of thinking; students are engaged in applying what
they learn.
*
Does the site Use real world examples to make the instruction
relevant for the learner?
*
Does it offer help at any stage? *
Comments:
Actually, this website can be used more for individualized instruction where users
are free in pace. However, teachers in schools can guide the students through
using it and ask them to do some activities in.
Designed and answered by: Khalsa AL=Brashdi 68692