1	Evaluating Websites
2	Now for the Resources So far we discussed where to go to find resources quickly, effectively and efficiently… Next you must be able to evaluate those resources Choose those that will allow you to accomplish your goals.
3	Our Goals Match appropriate web resources to your goals, wishes and desires Use the technology in a time effective manner Make technology a part of the solution Put otherwise unavailable resources in the hands of your students Deliver time sensitive information with immediate impact
4	Ask Yourself… When you arrive at the site can you tell: Who provides, updates and sponsors the site? Why is the site provided? What sources does the provider use?
5	Ask Yourself… Does the provider clearly state their identity? Is the purpose of the site clear? Does advertising overshadow the content? Does bias color the content? Is the title of the site appropriate to the content?
6	Ask Yourself… Was the site easy to locate? Can you maneuver around the site easily and quickly? How about those plug-ins? Is there a fee or subscription? Is the page available consistently? Are there any problems loading?
7	How and Why Evaluation Checklist http://lib.nmsu.edu/instruction/evalcrit.html
8	Evaluation Tools Kathy Schrock’s Critical Evaluation Surveys http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/eval.html Types of surveys For student sites For teacher sites For Weblogs and blogs For podcasts
9	When Your Sites Meet All Your Criteria Make the sites easily available to your students. Stop the eternal drift by making it easy to get to the sites where you want them to arrive. Use all the tech tools at your disposal on the web to accomplish your purposes. Create a lasting resource so that you do not have to constantly reinvent the wheel.
10	Evaluate Web Resources
11	Any Questions
12	For More Information Houghton Mifflin Harcourt http://www.hmco.com/indexf.html