WWW CyberGuide Ratings for Content Evaluation Title of site:__________________________________________________ Subject of site:________________________________________________ URL (address):__________________________________________________ Considered for use with (class & grade level):________________________________ Specific objective for using this site: ______________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Notes on possible uses of this site and URL's for individual site pages: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Evaluate the Web site you are considering for instructional use according to the criteria described below. Circle the number which you feel the site deserves for each category: 5 = Excellent and 1 = Poor. 1. Speed -The home page downloads efficiently enough to 5 4 3 2 1 use during whole class instruction. -The home page downloads efficiently enough to 5 4 3 2 1 keep students on task during independent/small group study. 2. First impression - general appearance -The home page is designed attractively and will 5 4 3 2 1 entice my students to further exploration. -The home page is designed clearly enough to be 5 4 3 2 1 successfully manipulated by my intended users. 3. Ease of site navigation -My students will be able to move from page to 5 4 3 2 1 page, link to link, item to item with ease, without getting lost or confused. -All links are clearly labeled and serve an 5 4 3 2 1 easily identified purpose. -Links provided to other pages and sites operate 5 4 3 2 1 efficiently enough to keep my students on task. 4. Use of graphics/sounds/videos -The graphics/sounds/videos are clearly labeled, 5 4 3 2 1 clearly identified. -The graphics/sounds/videos serve a clear purpose 5 4 3 2 1 appropriate for my intended audience. -The graphics/sounds/videos will aid my students in 5 4 3 2 1 reaching the desired objectives for using this site. 5. Content/Information -This site offers a wealth of information related 5 4 3 2 1 to my stated objectives. -The information is clearly labeled and organized, 5 4 3 2 1 and will be easily understood by my students. -The content of linked sites is worthwhile and 5 4 3 2 1 appropriate for my intended audience. -The content of linked sites adds to the value of 5 4 3 2 1 this site for achieving my instructional goals. -The information providers are clearly identified. 5 4 3 2 1 -The information providers are reliable. 5 4 3 2 1 -The content is free of bias, or the bias will be 5 4 3 2 1 clearly recognized by my students. -This site provides interactivity which increases 5 4 3 2 1 its instructional value. 6. Currency - The site was recently revised. 5 4 3 2 1 7. Availability of further information -A contact person or address is readily available. 5 4 3 2 1 8. Add the total number of points you awarded to this site and determine your overall WWW Cyberguide rating. For any specific category that did not apply to this site, deduct five points from the total possible points. ____WWWWW's = (100-91 points) - This site is so well-designed, and so effectively meets my instructional goals, that I can provide my students with general instructions and allow free exploration. ____WWWW's = (90-76 points) - This site contains good material but a site map with specific directions will assist my students in reaching the stated objectives. ____WWW's = (75-61 points) This site contains information that will make stops at designated points worthwhile, but students will need more structured guidance to reach my instructional goals. A list of bookmarks to specific pages and/or links is advisable, as is frequent discussion of student progress. ____WW's = (60-46 points) Although useful information exists at this site, its most effective contribution to my objectives will be in whole-class instruction where I can guide exploration and keep students on task. ____W = (45-31 points) This site contains a few pieces of information that make it a possible alternative when other sources are not readily available. Supervised student use is advised.