Evaluation of a website used for Education (Science):
Website being Evaluated: https://www.educatorstechnology.com/2014/02/the-25-must-have-resources-for-science.html
Currency:
The page is updated up constantly. Every week there's a new resource or link being posted by the creator of the website.
Majority of the links connected to the page works.
Relevance to Science:
The content on this website is very relevant to science
The audience are for both teachers, parents, and students.
The information posted on this page is very relevant for inside and outside of classroom.
The website is easy and relevant to read.
Authority:
There is an author identified on the website
The author credentials, expertise, and experience is listed on the website and connected to an about me blogger
Accuracy:
The information provided is error-free
The information is supported by evidence and includes where it been cited from
There are references provided
Purpose:
The information presented are factual and is in a primary and secondary origin. Author allows feedback from readers on the site
No exaggerated or extreme language being used
Bias:
There is a sense of honesty in place regarding the presentation of facts because the creator of the website is former teacher
The articles on the website is factual and could be use to teach a class or learn more about science if needed
Design:
Page has a cute but also mature design, very well put together home page that easy to navigate to other subjects outside of science.
Creative way to get students involved with fun ways leading to other website that can teach them the fun way
Technical Elements:
The website is simple to use and browse and offers a number of useful tools to make it more convenient for using.