Web Site Evaluation

Your Name: Keith Stevenson

Name of Site: The New York Times On The Web Learning Network

Date: September 12, 2007 Updated Monday-Friday

URL: http://www.nytimes.com/learning/index.html

Time: 8:46 p.m.

1 = Poor 5 =Exceptional

Design
1. Navigation tools are good. Links are clearly labeled.
1 2 3 4 5
2. Can move from page to page easily.
1 2 3 4 5
3. Site offers interactivity. The visitor is engaged.
1 2 3 4 5
4. Can easily find information.
1 2 3 4 5
5. This site is aesthetically pleasing. Good use of color and graphics.
1 2 3 4 5

Content
1. Site is properly titled.
1 2 3 4 5
2. Additional resource links are included.
1 2 3 4 5
3. Information is useful.
1 2 3 4 5
4. Rich content and will likely be revisited.
1 2 3 4 5
5. Rate this web site as it compares in content to similar web sites.
1 2 3 4 5

Technical Elements
1. All links work.
1 2 3 4 5
2. Thumbnail graphics used. Graphics are appropriately sized.
1 2 3 4 5
3. Alternative text page is offered when heavy graphics or frames are used.
1 2 3 4 5
4. Image links and image maps have a text alternative.
1 2 3 4 5
5. Site shows meaningful information within 30 seconds.
1 2 3 4 5

Credibility
1. Contact person is stated with e-mail address.
1 2 3 4 5
2. Indicates when this page was last updated.
1 2 3 4 5
3. Links are current. (Last 3- 6 months)
1 2 3 4 5
4. Resource links used to develop content are included.
1 2 3 4 5
5. States the name of the host school or organization.
1 2 3 4 5

Total Possible Points = 100

Total Score of this web site: 78

How would you improve this site?
High school students would appreciate more attention getting graphics.

Comments:
This site provides a wealth of teaching resources for all ages—from daily news articles to crossword puzzles, video games, test prep questions, and daily lesson plans tied with published articles.

How would you use this site for your teaching?
Current event articles tied to business education would be useful. Also there are many archived articles on business/economic topics such as the stock market.