Website Evaluation

I looked at Kathy Schrock's Guide and New Mexico State University's Library webpage to review evaluation criteria for websites. The students that I work with are not at the academic level to be reviewing websites. However, I could use these forms to inform other teachers of criteria for "good websites" and for possible uses in the upper elementary levels. My observation has been that many teachers need more specific instruction or training in how to choose good Internet-based materials. Many seem to take all information on the web at face value and don't look deeply into biases presented, undertones to the site, etc. New Mexico's site would be very helpful for adults to review sites, particularly those adults who have little Internet experience. Each of the criteria have examples or non-examples for those needing greater clarification. I have found Kathy Schrock's evaluations to be very user-friendly for young students and also more scientific in that sites can be easily compared using discrete criteria. In summary, I would use New Mexico's site for use with adults and Kathy Schrock's site for student evaluation.