website evaluation checklist

Design
　＊Links are clearly labeled. Can move from page to page easily?
　＊This site offers interactivity. The visitor engages with the site.
　＊This site uses appropriate page format. Pages are not inordinately long.
　＊Can easily find information?
　＊This site is aesthetically appealing. Good use of graphics and color.
　＊This site is aesthetically courteous. Text and background colors do not clash.

Content
　＊Has a proper title.
　＊Additional resource links are included.
　＊Information is useful.
　＊Rich content and will likely be revisited.
　＊How this website compares in content to similar websites.

Technical Elements
　＊All links work.
　＊Thumbnail graphics used. Graphics download quickly.
　＊Does the page take a long time to load?
　＊Are the pictures on the page helpful?

Credibility
　＊Contact person is stated with their e-mail address.
　＊Announces when this page was last updated. Links have been kept current.
　＊Resource links used to develop content are included.
　＊States the name of the host school or institution.

Reference
Tammy, Payton. Loogootee Elementary West. 3/25/98[http://www.siec.k12.in.us/~west/edu/rubric3.htm]Web] Evaluation for Secondary Grades5/13/05
Kathleen, Schrock. Discovery school.com [http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/evalmidd.html] TEACHER HELPERS-CRITICAL EVALUATION INFORMATION.5/13/05