Website Evaluation

All websites aren't reliable. In fact many are a few years old or published by a company or individual who wishes to persuade reader to their products/bias etc. As a future teacher and internet user in general it is important that we are aware of how to evaluate websites that we choose to visit and use. I found two websites that were extremely helpful in learning how to evaluate Websites. First is for adults and teachers at UNC-Chapel Hill's Library and the second is more kid friendly but equally as helpful at the Colorado State Library.

In my class TPTE 486 we performed an activity that helped us evaluate websites. I learned that for me it is important to ask: What is the primary purpose of this site? Who is the author and is he/she reliable? Is there or could there be a bias present in the content based on either of the above questions? Is it current and accurate? Is it easy for me to use? Then, if my students will be using it: Is it easy for my students to use? And, Is it accessible to all my students including those with hearing impairments and other disabilities?

These questions provided me with a reliable decision as to whether I will use the website in question or not. On the other hand, when asking whether a website has a publishing body can be extra time and or if you learn the author your answers may already be evident. Overall, these questions and this activity were helpful in my quest to better understand how I can use the internet for both my self and my role as an educator. I look forward to utilizing all the reliable websites that the web has to offer us!

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Hello and Welcome! My name is Cassie I am a casual user of technology who is learning how to integrate technology into curriculum. Here I will reflect on what I am learning, how I hope to use it, and anything I learn that will be helpful for me to remember and for you to read. I hope you enjoy looking around here as this site grows. I will also incorporate any of my other interests in ballet, photography, travel, literature etc. Thanks for stopping by!