website eval.

After using the different evaluations, this one was the most useful in my mind:
http://www.bv229.k12.ks.us/bvn_lmc/web_site_evaluation_form2.htm


a. I liked this form the best because it allows you to write in your own comments about the website you evaluated. In some of the others, it doesn't allow you to personalize it but only lets you check yes or no. If you are going to take the time to do an evaluation, make it worth while so that if you ever need to refer to it again, you would know exactly why you would or wouldn't use it.

b. I didn't find any hidden secrets in the websites I evaluated but I am sure there are many in others. Evaluations do allow you to discover these hidden bias. When you do find them, you can make a note of them in your evaluation form to remind you later.

c. Websites can be created by anyone, therefore I believe that it is crucial to follow an evaluation if the website is being provided to parents or students. The value of the website evaluation could be very helpful and useful in the future. Without some type of evaluation, the usefulness and critiques of the website will be forgotten.

d. Not every time would you use a formal evaluation because it takes time, and that is not something teachers have. Many times you can use your knowledge to gain a pretty good idea whether the website is a credible source or not. When you are providing the website to students, parents, faculty, or a community of people an evaluation should be done to make sure it is credible for them to use.

Evaluations I feel over all are beneficial but can also be time consuming. It is your best judgment when to feel one out or not!