Web Evaluation
Search Topic: Dyslexia
Type of Search: Subject
Search Engine: Excite
|
Attempt |
Search Term |
Number of Hits |
Quality |
|
1 |
Dyslexia |
|
Good, described about disease and gave info on how to work with it. |
|
2 |
Dyslexia in ECE |
Gave top 10 |
Good, but more about ECE and learning disabilities. |
|
3 |
Dyslexia + ECE |
Gave top 10 |
Good, but more about ECE. |
Evaluation
WWW CyberGuide Ratings for Content Evaluation
Title of site: Excite
Subject of site: Dyslexia
URL (address): http://www.dyslexia.com
Considered for use with (class & grade level): College class on Special Education or Parents with children who suffer with dyslexia. Also adults themselves.
Specific objective for using this site: research
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.
_75_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.
Karen McLachlan, Media Specialist
East Knox High School
23227 Coshocton Rd.
Howard, Ohio 43028
©1999 Linda C. Joseph
All Rights Reserved
Search Topic: Dyslexia
Type of Search: Keyword
Search Engine: Alta-Vista
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Attempt |
Search Term |
Number of Hits |
Quality |
|
1 |
Dyslexia in ECE |
Gave 164,100 |
It was ok, but topic was too broad. |
|
2 |
Dyslexia |
Gave 58,365 |
It was good, and lots of different aspects of dyslexia. |
Evaluation
WWW CyberGuide Ratings for Content Evaluation
Title of site: Dyslexia
Subject of site: Subject
URL (address): http://www.children-special-needs.org/parenting…a_dyslexic.html
Considered for use with (class & grade level): It would be good for parents, as well as teachers, to help learn more about the disease.
Specific objective for using this site: research
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.
73 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.
Karen McLachlan, Media Specialist
East Knox High School
23227 Coshocton Rd.
Howard, Ohio 43028
©1999 Linda C. Joseph
All Rights Reserved
Search Topic: Dyslexia
Type of Search: Keywords
Search Engine: Northern Light
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Attempt |
Search Term |
Number of Hits |
Quality |
|
1 |
Dyslexia |
Gave 41,571 |
Good, but search was too broad. |
|
2 |
Dyslexia in ECE |
Gave 3,399 |
Good, this one was more involved in child needs. |
Evaluation
WWW CyberGuide Ratings for Content Evaluation
Title of site:
Subject of site: Dyslexia in Early Childhood Education
URL (address): http://www.readingfoundation.com/phono.html
Considered for use with (class & grade level): I think this site would be good for teachers as well as parents.
Specific objective for using this site: research
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.
__71 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.
Karen McLachlan, Media Specialist
East Knox High School
23227 Coshocton Rd.
Howard, Ohio 43028
©1999 Linda C. Joseph
All Rights Reserved
I think I found the most interesting and useful information in searching through Northern Light. The hits found were complete and full of information in what area I was searching. I received the least number of hits in each of my searches in Northern Light, which helped ease into finding a good source for evaluation.