The Internet contains an immense range of information that is posted by individuals and organisations from around the world. There is no single body or organisation that ensures the quality of this information.
Students and teachers need to acquire critical evaluation skills which will enable them to identify and extract quality information that meets their needs. |
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| Evaluation Criteria for Websites |
- The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: or, Why It's a Good Idea to Evaluate Web Sources
Susan E. Beck, New Mexico State University
Contains an excellent selection of websites dealing with controversial topics for mature students.
- ICYouSee Guide to Critical Thinking About What You See on the Web
John R. Henderson, Ithaca College Library, NY
Six suggestions for evaluating websites with a fun online tutorial for older students.
- Internet Detective
An interactive online tutorial that can be downloaded for use offline.
- QUICK: The Quality Information Checklist
Health Development Agency, UK
Useful for teaching students how to evaluate health information on the web. The evaluation process could be applied to other learning areas.
- Teaching Students to Evaluate Web Sites
Pam Berger, Information Searcher
Provides three strategies to teach evaluation of Internet material. Stresses the importance of students being actively involved in designing questions or criteria for evaluation.
- Evaluating Internet Sources
McIntyre Library, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, US
Ten criteria for evaluating websites.
- A WebQuest About Evaluating Web Sites
Joyce Valenza, Teacher Librarian, Springfield Township Library, US
Designed for students in Years 9 to 12, this online activity includes a range of sites on four topics [cloning, smoking, Hamlet, dinosaurs] for students to evaluate.
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Evaluation Proformas for Websites
[These proformas can be printed for student use] |
- Evaluating Websites [WORD File]
CMIS, Office of Government Schools
Download or print off this proforma designed for the Internet in the Curriculum PD Program. It can be adapted for any level.
- Critical Evaluation Surveys
Kathy Schrock, USA
Forms designed for students at three levels: Elementary, Middle and Secondary. There are also links to many excellent sites for critical evaluation.
- Web Evaluation
Cyberbee
Two printable checklists for Internet resource evaluation. One focuses on the content of the site, and one on the design.
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| Quick Links |
| Web Resources to Develop Critical Evaluation Skills |
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Viewing in an Online World
[An approach to Viewing for Early to Late Adolescence students] |
| Support for Classroom Activities |
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