Website Evaluation

Mary Miller
Site: Education World
Sept. 6, 2008
URL: http://www.educationworld.com
Time: 3:05 p.m.

1 = Poor 5 =Exceptional
Design1.
Navigation tools are good. Links are clearly labeled.
1 2 3 4 5.
2. Can move from page to page easily.
1 2 3 4 5
3. Site offers interactivity. The visitor is engaged.
1 2 3 4 5
4. Can easily find information.
1 2 3 4 5
5. This site is aesthetically pleasing. Good use of color and graphics.
1 2 3 4 5

Content
1. Site is properly titled.
1 2 3 4 5
2. Additional resource links are included.
1 2 3 4 5
3. Information is useful.
1 2 3 4 5
4. Rich content and will likely be revisited.
1 2 3 4 5
5. Rate this web site as it compares in content to similar web sites.
1 2 3 4 5

Technical Elements
1. All links work.
1 2 3 4 5
2. Thumbnail graphics used. Graphics are appropriately sized.
1 2 3 4 5
3. Alternative text page is offered when heavy graphics or frames are used.
1 2 3 4 5
4. Image links and image maps have a text alternative.
1 2 3 4 5
5. Site shows meaningful information within 30 seconds.
1 2 3 4 5

Credibility
1. Contact person is stated with e-mail address.
1 2 3 4 5
2. Indicates when this page was last updated.
1 2 3 4 5
3. Links are current. (Last 3- 6 months)
1 2 3 4 5
4. Resource links used to develop content are included.
1 2 3 4 5
5. States the name of the host school or organization.
1 2 3 4 5

Total Possible Points = 100
Total Score of this web site: 72

How to improve this site: I would put in more activities for students with handicapps. Make it more enriched for the challenged learners.

Comments: I like this website and I see things I could implement in my classroom. But theres a problem with putting it to the disabled level of my different students.


How would I use this site for teaching? I would use some of the lesson plans and modify it to fit my students needs.