Content

YES

NO

NA

Comments

1.   Content/Topic of site is quickly identified

2.  The intended age/grade level is apparent.

3.  Author(s) are easily identified.

4.  Author(s) are reliable and information/credentials about author(s) are available.

5.  There is an email to contact author(s)/webmaster.

6. Resources are reliable.

7. There is enough material to hold users interest and meet their needs.

8.  Material is current and updates are evident (look for an updated date)

9.  There is a Scope and Sequence- the content is well organized.

10.  Links provided are relevant to site’s content and purpose.

11. Links (internal and external) provided are current and in working order.

12. The site is free of spelling and grammatical errors.

13.  Content is consistent with information found at similar sites (reliability).

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Appropriateness

YES

NO

NA

Comments

1.   The content matches the age/grade level it is intended for or it matches your needs.

2.  The reading level is appropriate for your students. If not, are there ways to still use the site?

3.  The images are appropriate for the intended users.

4.  The number of graphics is appropriate for intended users. The younger the learner, the less graphics there should be.

5. External links are appropriate for intended users. Check all links!

6. If there are advertisements, are the appropriate for the intended users to view?

7.  There is ethnic diversity or there is no bias found.

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Design

YES

NO

NA

Comments

1.   The site has a professional look to it.

2.   Site will attract and maintain interest of intended users.

3.  Content is well organized and will make sense to intended users.

4.  Navigation buttons are easily identified.

5.  Text is easy to read.

6. There is a clear site map.

7.  Pages are short and to the point.

8.    There is a “Clean Screen”-meaning the pages are not cluttered with ads, graphics, misc. text…

9.  The design is consistent from page to page.

10. Video, Sound and Graphics enhance the site and not distract from its intent.

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Navigation

YES

NO

NA

Comments

1.  Each page loads quickly and without error.

2.  There are simple consistent navigation schemes on each page.

3.  Text and icons for navigation are easily identified by intended users.

4.  Locating HOME page is easy.

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Miscellaneous Considerations

YES

NO

NA

Comments

1.   Does the site work with a variety of browsers- Internet Explorer, Netscape, Mozilla…?

2.  Do pages open in the same window or new page?

3.  Does the age of your computer affect the site working properly?

4.  Can you print selections from this site?

5.  If this is a game site-are directions clear? Are they read to the user or does user have to read them?

6. Can user return to directions at any time?

7.  Can user exit activity easily?

8.  Do graphics, animations and sound run smoothly?

9.  Audio used is for enhancement and does not distract from activity?

10. Can sound be turned off? 

11. Are their any inappropriate ads or pop-ups displayed?

12. Did you click on ads to make sure the users do not get to an inappropriate site?

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