Evaluating Educational Websites
Interactive Exercise
 

Website Evaluation Exercise

The website evaluation form lets you review educational websites in a consistent, structured manner. This tool is based on the "Website Evaluation Library" of BEACON Learning Center.

Use the form below to enter your personal information and evaluation. When you have completed the form, press the "Submit Entry" button and print the resulting page.

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 Learner Information
 

Learner Name: 

School Name:  

 Website Evaluation Form
 

     Site Name:  

        Site URL:  

  Grade Level: (Select all that apply)

    Pre-K–Grade 2
    Grades 3–5
    Grades 6–8
    Grade 9–Adult
Evaluation Criteria Ranking Instructions:

Evaluate the following statements by selecting the appropriate radio button: "1" if you absolutely disagree, "2" if you disagree, "3" if you agree, "4" if you absolutlely agree, or "NA" if the statement is not applicable. "1" is the lowest ranking; "4" is the highest.

Content:

Evaluation Statement 1 2 3 4 NA
Offers high quality information on topic
Provides large quantity of information
Presents accurate, current information
Provides useful links to related information
Organizes content in easy-to-use format
Includes graphics and/or multimedia
Adapts content to targeted age level
Lacks bias (ethnic, religious, gender)

Presentation:

Evaluation Statement 1 2 3 4 NA
Loads quickly (even at dial-up speeds) 
Provides easy-to-understand interface 
Shows links and navigation controls clearly 
Uses effective, nondistracting colors 
Maintains text and background contrast 
Presents text in easy-to-read fonts 
Uses graphics effectively, without overuse 

Interaction:

Evaluation Statement 1 2 3 4 NA
Integrates interaction beyond navigation 
Offers clear instructions for online activities 
Provides appropriate feedback for user input 
Offers overall assessment, if appropriate 

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