Teacher Web Site Evaluation Tool

Have you previously heard of the author and/or the sponsoring organization? Yes No

Is the author or sponsoring organization a credible authority for information on this subject? Yes No Not sure

Has this site been updated within the last . . . 1 Month 6 Months 12 Months Don't Know

Were bibliographic references included for the works cited? Yes No NA

Did the author/creator include instructions for citing information/media presented on the website? Yes No

Have you searched for objectionable material (images, text, video, etc.) on the site? Yes No

Did you detect bias of any kind on the site? Yes No

If "Yes," please explain:

Did you notice any inaccuracies on the site? None Minor/No spelling errors, but correct information. Minor/No spelling errors, but questionable information. Gross spelling errors and questionable/inaccurate content.

Is the site free of advertisements? Yes No
If no, were the advertisements free of objectionable material? Yes No

Was the site design and layout simple, consistent, clean and intuitive? Yes No

Was the navigation consistent throughout the site? Yes No

Were links clearly labeled? Yes No

Did you encounter any broken links (links that would not display) on the site? Yes No

Did you have to install any additional software or plug-ins in order to view any of the content provided by the site? Yes No

Were you able to easily install the required software or plug-ins easily? Yes No NA

How long did the home page take to load? Less than 20 seconds 21-45 seconds More than 45 seconds

Was the text legible? Yes No

Did you review the site on the same operating system you will use to instruct? Yes No

Comments about the instructional value of the site: