Evaluated Site: Animals of the Rainforest
Available at: www.animalsoftherainforest.com
(5) Web Expert |
(4) Right Idea |
(3) Should Be Improved |
(2) Read The Book |
(1) Don't Publish |
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Design
5 1. Document is divided into logical supporting pages or, if presented in a single page, offers a table of contents with section links to avoid scrolling through the entire document.
5 2. The site displays good graphic design principles, including uncluttered space, subdued backgrounds, and coordinated colors.
5 3. Navigation is intuitive, easy to understand, and provides flexibility in movement.
5 4. Home page is linked from all subsequent pages.
5 5. Multimedia elements have a clear purpose.
5 6. Multimedia elements load quickly or file size is indicated with user option to download.
5 7. Text is easy to read and contrasts with all backgrounds.
5 8. Images include ALT, HEIGHT, WIDTH tags and offer initial thumbnail graphic if file is large.
5 9. Site content is widely accessible or appropriate adaptions have been made.
Content
5 10. Pages have clear and appropriate title in title bar.
5 11. Links are appropriate, clearly labeled, and have a definite purpose.
5 12. Links are up-to-date and functional.
5 13. Useful content is embedded no further than two layers deep.
5 14. Site contains in-depth content that encourages users to return.
5 15. Information is accurate and current.
5 16. Site stimulates thinking and reflection.
Credibility
5 17. Credibility is established by including information regarding author, affiliations, and credentials.
5 18. Contact person with email address in included.
5 19. Site is bias-free, or explicitly states point of view.
5 20. Material is original or includes appropriate citations with no copyright infringement.
5 21. Correct punctuation, spelling, and grammar indicate care and attention to detail.
5 22. Site indicates date(s) that material was created or updated.
Content Specific to an Endangered Asian Elephant Unit.
5 23. Page has information useful to teachers developing a unit on endangered Asian Elephants which will align with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
5 24. Page can either be used by students to study elephants directly, or by teachers in support of related curriculum development.
5 25. Pages works in a variety of browsers, so as to be accessible to teachers and students working from home, school or library.
125 Total
5 Final Score: Web Expert!
Comments:
This is a fantastic site for students and teachers studying rainforest animals. Students will be especially interested because students from around the world contribute to the contents. The site was developed with the support of the Jason Project which adds an additional resources for teachers.
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