Group members:
Andrew Ackbersingh
&
Orenton Tennant
| AUTHORSHIP/SPONSORSHIP | Yes | No | Comments |
| 1. Is author/manager clearly stated? | ü | Poor management | |
| 2. Is feedback to author/manager available? | ü | ||
| 3. Is information source in site? | ü | ||
| PURPOSE OF SITE | |||
| 1. Is site's purpose clear? | ü | ||
| 2. Is the content the primary focus of the site and not overshadowed by advertising? | ü | ||
| 3. Does site enrich and expand users’ imagination? | ü | ||
| DESIGN AND STABILITY | |||
| 1. Is information easy to use and find? | ü | Acceptable | |
| 2. Is site design appealing for intended audience? | ü | ||
| 3. Is the text easy to read and not cluttered? | ü | Properly formatted | |
| 4. Are users able to move around the site easily? | ü | ||
| 5. Are the links pages well-organized and appealing? | ü | Good appearance of website | |
| 6. Are the collected links well-chosen and useful to children exploring the subject? | ü | ||
| 7. Does the page load in reasonable amount of time? | ü | ||
| 8. Is the page consistently available and does it load without problems? | ü | ||
| 9. Do the design elements and features (searchable databases, animations, graphics, sound files, introductory and transitional pages, and so on) enhance the site? | ü | ||
| 10. Are interactive features clearly explained? | ü | ||
| CONTENT | |||
| 1. Is the title appropriate to the site's purpose? | ü | ||
| 2. Is the content easy to read and understand by its intended audience? | ü | ||
| 3. Is there enough information to make visiting the site worthwhile? | ü | ||
| 4. If there is a large amount of information on the site, is there a search function provided? | ü | ||
| 5. Is an outline of topics provided allowing users to find topics and move among them easily? | ü | ||
| 6. Is the spelling and grammar always correct? | ü | ||
| 7. Is the information current and accurate? | ü | ||
| 8. Is the information updated regularly? | ü | ||
| 9. Is there a "last updated" date? | ü | ||
| 10. Are more links to information on the topic provided? | ü | ||
| 11. Are graphics relevant and appropriate to the content? | ü | ||
| 12. Is the subject matter relevant to and appropriate for the intended audience? | ü | ||
| 13. Is the highest quality of content available on informational sites? | ü | ||
| 14. Is the material on the site developmentally appropriate for the intended audience? | ü | ||
| ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS | |||
| 1. Is the information on the site as good as a book on the same topic? | ü | ||
| 2. Is the site interactive and engaging? | ü |
Evaluation
The website that was evaluated was http://www.comtechdoc.org. During the evaluation of this website, many positive and negative aspects were discovered. Upon visiting the site, individuals (whether student or teacher) are not requested to become a member to access the information located on the site. Therefore, the teacher can advise his/her students to visit this site and research information necessary for the completion of projects, portfolios or other materials needing content.
Students and teachers will find that the website primarily focuses on the learning of technological devices, operating systems, networking, security, etc. The information provided is presented in such a manner that it is easily interpreted by the students. The information is categorized into sub-topics so that information can readily be identified on different links. The information is current but not fully up-to-date. The information on the website is as good as the book and in some cases even better. Since the information is rarely updated, the website could be regarded as being unmanaged by the author/manager.
The website is designed so that the information can be easily accessed by anyone. Links show related information about relevant websites that can be used in collaboration with the information presented on the http://www.comtechdoc.org website. The name of the author was not present to the viewers. The website does not provide feedback so that students, teachers and other individuals can interact with the author of the website. There are no online activities that the students can participate in to enhance their knowledge of the content. It therefore reduces the appeal and lowers the interest of the students and the teacher; nonetheless the information is informative, educational and relevant to the classroom. The website is design in such a manner that the elements and features allow individual to search for only information. The website lacks animations, graphics and sound files that would help to enhance the site. This website also excludes proper graphical representation that could be used to enhance the creativity and innovative nature of the site. This would have helped the site greatly to capture the interest of the students’ and teacher.
The overall presentation of the site is average. It provides important, relevant and substantial information and content that will be useful to individuals who are seeking to do projects, research or persons who are curious to learn about the computer system and its operations. Although the website lacks proper graphical representation, it makes up for this providing links to other websites that can provide visual and graphic aids that will help in the grasping of certain content and/or material. The material is properly punctuated, free of grammatical errors and the content is current and up-to-date. The website can be a great asset to individuals seeking to build on their knowledge of the computer system and its operations
