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ISTC 201: Web Site Evaluation
Using Information Effectively in Education
Tricia Ryan, Instructor

 

Web Site Evaluation #1

Name: Kimberley Gress
Web Site Title: Class Size and Student Success: Comparing the Results of Five Elementary Schools Using Small Class Sizes.
Web URL: 
http://search.epnet.com/direct.asp?an=ED464725&db=eric&tg=AN
Date Visited: April 15, 2003
Brief description of the contents of the site: This journal article is an explanation of a study conducted in North Carolina where test scores of smaller class size classrooms were compared with those of average to large class size classrooms. This paper was presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association in April 2002.    
Authority
Who is responsible for the site? Joseph F. Haenn is responsible for this site. He wrote the article presented in the site. 
Objectivity
Is the purpose of the site clear, including any particular viewpoint? Yes, the purpose of this site is clear. The view point presented is the view that smaller class size is a good thing. 
Accuracy
Is the information accurate? Yes, the information presented in this article is accurate. It is based on data found in a study conducted in North Carolina. 
Currency
Is the information current? This article is based on a study that took place between 1994 and 1995. 
Usability
Is the site well designed and stable? Yes, this site gives all its information in an easy to understand form. 
Personal Assessment
Would you recommend this site?  Why or why not? Yes, I would recommend this site because the information presented in it is useful and clearly explained. 

 

Web Site Evaluation #2

Name: Kimberley Gress
Web Site Title: Small Classes, Small Schools: The Time Is Now.
Web URL: 
http://search.epnet.com/direct.asp?an=EJ640897&db=eric&tg=AN
Date Visited: April 15, 2003
Brief description of the contents of the site: The journal article explains the advantages of smaller classes and smaller schools. It uses information gained through research to back up its statements. A particular study conducted in Chicago is discussed in this article. 
Authority
Who is responsible for the site? Patricia A. Wasley is the author of this article and is responsible for it. 
Objectivity
Is the purpose of the site clear, including any particular viewpoint? Yes, the purpose of this site is clear. It explains reasons why smaller class sizes should be implemented. The view point is for smaller class size. 
Accuracy
Is the information accurate? Yes, this information is accurate. 
Currency
Is the information current? This article is from February 1, 2002 so the information presented in this article is pretty current. 
Usability
Is the site well designed and stable? Yes, this site is well designed and stable. The information is easy to understand. 
Personal Assessment
Would you recommend this site?  Why or why not? Yes, I would recommend this site because it strongly supports its point. 

 

 

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