Web Research Guide : Criteria for Evaluating Web Sites 1. Who wrote/published the information on the site? Because anyone can publish on the Web, it's important that you first identify the source—the author of the information on the site. Ask yourself: Who is the author/publisher? 2. The information you find on a Web site does not necessarily pass through the hands of editors, fact-checkers, or reviewers, so it's up to you to determine the value of the site's content and presentation. Content What is the site's purpose: to persuade, inform, or entertain? Navigation and Presentation Is the site well organized and easy to navigate? Continue
WordItOut word cloud 977801 Computer Ethics Definition Ethics is a set of moral principles that govern the behavior of a group or individual. Therefore, computer ethics is set of moral principles that regulate the use of computers. Some common issues of computer ethics include intellectual property rights (such as copyrighted electronic content), privacy concerns, and how computers affect society. For example, while it is easy to duplicate copyrighted electronic (or digital) content, computer ethics would suggest that it is wrong to do so without the author's approval. As technology advances, computers continue to have a greater impact on society. Category: Technical Terms
Helpful Hints to Help You Evaluate the Credibility of Web Resources Anyone, in theory, can publish on the Web; therefore, it is imperative for users of the Web to develop a critical eye to evaluate the credibility of Internet information. Searching for sources on the WWW involves using a search engine, a directory, or some combination of these two. Because there is so much information on the Web, good and bad, finding what you want is not an exact science and can be time consuming. According to Nicholas C. Developing a keen sense of the credibility of sources, based on such clues as connection of author to the subject, audience, source of publication, and documentation of supporting evidence, can also help you evaluate print and other types of sources. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Here are some types of Web sites: Personal Home Pages - maintained by individuals. Web sites serve different purposes.
Chromebooks in the Classroom 4 Chromes to Consider Score that coveted tech grant? Show your savvy by suggesting these classroom models. For basic use: Acer CB3-111-c670 | Cost: $200 Scholastic tech editor Brian Nadel describes this model as “one of the great computer bargains of today.” This Chromebook features an 11.6-inch screen, 2GB of memory, and enough computing power to take on most classroom tasks. Bonus: It’s sturdy enough to survive student handling. A step up: Asus chromebook Flip C100 | Cost: $250 The world’s first convertible Chromebook, this device features a 360-degree hinge and a touchscreen, so students can use it as a laptop, tablet, or presentation machine—making it a perfect choice for younger students transitioning from tablets to keyboards. Classroom-ready: Dell Chromebook 11 Touch | Cost: $330 This Chromebook costs a little more, but includes a touchscreen, a 180-degree hinge, and an LED light in the lid that kids can use to alert a teacher silently that he or she needs help. Top of the line: iPads?
The Ultimate Guide to Ergonomics: 50 Tips & Tricks for Serious Students You might think that just because you’re still in college, you don’t have to worry about the physical stresses and strains that 8-plus-hour work days put on your body. But as a student, you put in a lot of hours studying and working, too. Besides getting regular exercise and trying to eat as healthfully as you can, you need to monitor your posture, especially at the computer and when you study. This is especially important for students enrolled in online graphic design programs or online IT programs as they will spend even more hours staring at the screen. Here are 50 tips and tricks for serious students. General Posture Make sure you adopt these good posture habits whether you’re sitting in the cafeteria or at your desk. Fill in the space between your back and the back of the chair: When sitting in a chair, sit straight so that the space between your lower back and the chair is no longer existent.Keep your tummy relaxed: Don’t contract all of your muscles when you sit down. Sleeping
10 tools to analyze your website Web analysis tools can be used to scrutinize various aspects of your site, in order to gather data for market research, and help to focus you on specific areas of the site. These tools might show you anything from traffic to age demographic, and are invaluable as a part of any Admin’s arsenal, especially since there are so many revolutionary ways nowadays to measure your site statistics, besides the traditional traffic numbers. The sites listed in this article are both free and paid-for, however offer a variety of different tools, some standard, some proprietary. Woorank The excellent Woorank provides an unparalleled service, with both it’s gorgeous interface, ease of use and sheer number of stats it gives you. What makes Woorank really special is its rating system, which it displays at the top of your stats page. Alexa For the demographic side of things, Alexa will tell you the age, education level, browsing location, gender and even whether they have children or not. Compete Piwik CrazyEgg
Five criteria for evaluating Web pages - Atlantic Cape Accuracy of Web Documents Who wrote the page and can you contact him or her?What is the purpose of the document and why was it produced?Is this person qualified to write this document? For further information, please view the following Web site: Quality Criteria for Website Excellence - World Best Website Awards Quality Criteria for Website Excellence World Best Website Awards Websites are evaluated using a 100 factor scoring system. STAR 1 - Functionality (20%) Accessibility 001. breadth of browser compatibility 002. minimum & maximum monitor resolutions 003. plain text/HTML alternate entry paths 004. appeal to universal audience - multilingual translations, cultural sensitivity, disability access & services Speed & Bandwidth Sensitivity 005. overall page sizes & complexity 006. average download times 007. download order & image redraws 008. wait to first reaction/interaction times HTML Quality 009. clean HTML with no faulty code 010. workability of active x, rollovers, applets, etc. 011. page titles, descriptions, keywords & tags 012. Navigation & Links 013. navigation functionality & clarity 014. link integrity 015. quality & depth of links provided 016. external Vs internal link ratios for access to core information Legality STAR 2 - Design (20%) Graphic Design User Friendliness Aesthetics & Beauty
Teaching Our Students to Evaluate Websites Aug 31 2009 Need some help in teaching your students how to separate the good from the bad when they research topics on the web? One way, of course, is to limit the sites you'll allow them to use and the number of web references they're allowed to cite—perhaps the Library of Congress, the National Archives, a newspaper or two, and a historical society or association. But somewhere along the line, they need to learn to critically evaluate the seemingly limitless information they encounter online, whether it's for school or not. The following sites are a few that offer evaluative standards and materials helpful for the K-12 classroom. Rubrics, videos, and lists Educator Kathy Schrock maintains listings of websites for teachers to enhance curriculum and professional development at Discovery Education. YouTube videos summarize the key elements of website evaluation. Sometimes, there is no good website for a particular topic!