Website Evaluation

Web Site Evaluation
Your Name: _Beth Pinheiro
Name of Site: _Scholastic
Date: __9/1/2008_____
URL: http://teacher.scholastic.com/lessonrepro/sendhome/index.htm___________
Time: __4:30 p.m.
1 = Poor 5 =Exceptional
Design
1. Navigation tools are good. Links are clearly labeled.
5
2. Can move from page to page easily.
5
3. Site offers interactivity. The visitor is engaged..
5
4. Can easily find information.
5
5. This site is aesthetically pleasing. Good use of color and graphics.
5
Content
1. Site is properly titled.
5
2. Additional resource links are included.
5
3. Information is useful.
5
4. Rich content and will likely be revisited.
5
5. Rate this web site as it compares in content to similar web sites.
5
Technical Elements
1. All links work.
5
2. Thumbnail graphics used. Graphics are appropriately sized.
5
3. Alternative text page is offered when heavy graphics or frames are used.
4
4. Image links and image maps have a text alternative.
1
5. Site shows meaningful information within 30 seconds.
5
Credibility
1. Contact person is stated with e-mail address.
3
2. Indicates when this page was last updated.
1
3. Links are current. (Last 3- 6 months)
5
4. Resource links used to develop content are included.
1
5. States the name of the host school or organization.
5
Total Possible Points = 100
Total Score of this web site: _84______
How would you improve this site? __This is a website created by a book company. I do not expect some of the things that I would expect from other sites. I think it is just fine how it is

How would you use this site for your teaching? _I have used the Scholastic site in the past. It has many valuable resources for teachers, parents, and students.