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WEBSITE ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY 1 Website Annotated Bibliography Riedel, K.N. (2015). Bookopolis. Retrived from https://bookopolis.

2 WEBSITE ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY 1 Website Annotated Bibliography Riedel, K.N. (2015). Bookopolis. Retrived from Bookopolis was created by Kari Ness Riedel, a social entrepreneur and a former strategy consultant. Riedel s purpose for creating the site is to allow young readers to find books online and spark an interest of reading in young children. On Bookopolis, children are able to search for books by grade, read reviews, and write reviews about recent books they have read. The site is current because it was last updated in The information is useful to children because they will be able to explore books based on their grade and also read reviews that were written by their peers. The website provides a good amount of books that children can explore. However, children cannot view a preview of a book or read a sample of a book. In order to view a sample, the children would have to leave the site to be directed to Amazon. If a child is interested in a book, they would have to buy it on Amazon as well. The website has good intentions to help children want to read and review books. However, the website still seems undeveloped because many sections are labeled as coming soon.

WEBSITE ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY 2 Hanson, D. & Maeers, V. & Weston, H. (1995). Math Central. Retrieved from http://mathcentral.uregina.ca/index.

3 WEBSITE ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY 2 Hanson, D. & Maeers, V. & Weston, H. (1995). Math Central. Retrieved from Math Central is created by Denis Hanson, Vi Maeers, and Harley Weston. The creators are professors of math and are experts of their study. Math Central is meant to be used by students in middle school and teachers. On Math Central, students can look up mathematical terms, ask questions, look up careers that deal with math, learn about mathematicians, and solve a problem of the month. The site was created in September, 1995 and it is not stated when or if it has been updated. The information is useful because students have access to ask questions and look up information on math. The home page of the site is confusing. It is hard to navigate and hard to see what Math Central has to offer. The home page is clustered and the information is too close together. Besides the looks, the website seems to offer students many interesting facts and terms about math. However, the set up and navigation of the website is too confusing and takes away from what the website has to offer.

WEBSITE ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY 3 SAT. (2015). Retrieved from https://sat.collegeboard.org/home The College Board created this site to help students prepare for the SAT.

4 WEBSITE ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY 3 SAT. (2015). Retrieved from The College Board created this site to help students prepare for the SAT. The members who make up the College Board are experts of the world s leading educational institutions. The purpose of the site is to give students practice, tips, and teach students how to prepare for the SAT. On the website, students can practice SAT questions, learn about their scores, and access other helpful tips. The site was updated in 2015 but lacks information on when the site was created. The information given is very useful because it comes from the College Board. The people who created this site have knowledge and information on the SAT that can help students. This is a trustworthy website for a student who wants to practice and learn more about the SAT. The value of this site is very useful. The site is easy to navigate and offers students many opportunities for practice. There is a lot of information on the home page which seems to be overwhelming. The information should be divided into different sections and categories to help students navigate the page easier.

WEBSITE ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY 4 ETWesbsites. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.englishteacherwebsites.com/ The creators of the site are former or current English teachers.

5 WEBSITE ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY 4 ETWesbsites. (2014). Retrieved from The creators of the site are former or current English teachers. The English teachers created the page to give other English teachers useful information and help. There is many different types of resources on the site. There are also many tips for people who are becoming English Teachers. The page was updated in 2014, but does not give a date for when it was created. The information is useful because it gives helpful information to help teachers grow and learn. The site is very appealing. It is easy to navigate and everything is categorized. Not only does the website give tips for teachers but it also gives resources for students. The website also gives access to teacher blogs, helpful websites, and more. Overall, the site is very helpful for teachers who want to teach English.

WEBSITE ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY 5 Shakespeare Pro. (2015) Retrieved https://www.playshakespeare.

6 WEBSITE ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY 5 Shakespeare Pro. (2015) Retrieved Shakespeare Pro is a mobile app created by different people who are interested in teaching students about Shakespeare. For example, the Editor in Chief is Christopher Adams. Adams enjoyed London s theatre scene which helped his interest in Shakespeare. The purpose of the app is to give students access to Shakespeare s plays and poems. The app gives a glossary of terms and allows students to write notes and bookmark certain pages. The app was updated on May 14, The app is interactive and allows students to learn as they read. The app is valuable for students to have and use. The app also lets students share their notes so they could easily do that with their teacher. The app allows students to customize their reading, they can change the color, change the font and size, view number lines, and jump to different scenes. There is even a gallery of Shakespeare s pictures. The app has mostly everything a student would need to study Shakespeare.

7 Name: Date: 1. What grade are you in? CRITICAL EVALUATION OF A WEB SITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEVEL Kathleen Schrock (kathy@kathyschrock.net) Kathy Schrock's Home Page 2. What Web browser are you using? 3. What is the URL (address) of the Web page you are using? 4. What is the name of the site? Part 1: How does it look? YES NO As you look at the questions below, put an X in the yes or no column for each. Does the page take a long time to load? Are there big pictures on the page? Is the spelling correct on the page? Is the author's name and address on the page? Is there a picture on the page that you can use to choose links? Is there information in columns on the page? (Table) If you go to another page, can you get back to the first page? Is there a date that tells you when the page was made? If there are photographs, do they look real? If there are sounds, do they sound real? Kathy Schrock. All rights reserved. Permission to reproduce for classroom use granted. Permission to re-post or derivative works are not granted. Please link to this URL from your page.

8 Part 2: What did you learn? YES NO As you look at the questions below, put an X in the yes or no column for each. Does the title of the page tell you what it is about? Is there an introduction on the page telling you what is included? Are the facts on the page what you were looking for? Would you have gotten more information from an encyclopedia or online database? Would the information have been more useful in the encyclopedia or database? Does the author of the page say some things you disagree with? Does the page lead you to some other good information (links)? Does the page include information you know is wrong? Do the pictures and photographs on the page help you learn? Part 3: Summary Looking at all of the questions and answers above, write a paragraph telling why this Web site is helpful (or not helpful) for your project Kathy Schrock. All rights reserved. Permission to reproduce for classroom use granted. Permission to re-post or derivative works is not granted. Please link to this URL from your page.

9 Name: Date: CRITICAL EVALUATION OF A WEB SITE MIDDLE SCHOOL LEVEL Kathleen Schrock (kathy@kathyschrock.net) Kathy Schrock's Home Page 1. What grade are you in? Are you using an ios or Android tablet? Y N 2. What Web browser are you using? 3. What is the URL of the Web page you are evaluating? 4. What is the name of the site? Part 1: Looking at and using the page As you look at the questions below, put an X in the yes or no column for each. Does the page take a long time to load? Are the pictures on the page helpful? Is each section of the page labeled with a heading? Did the author sign his/her real name? Did the author give you his/her address? Is there a date on the page that tells you when it was last updated? Is there an image map (big picture with links) on the page? IDoes the Web page display well in your browser? Are there distracting advertisements on the site you are using? If you go to another page on the site, can you get back to the main page? Are there photographs on the page? If so, can you be sure that photographs have not been changed by the author? If you're not sure, should you accept the photos as true? YES NO Summary of Part One Using the data you have collected above, write a paragraph explaining why you would or wouldn't recommend this site to a friend for use with a project Kathy Schrock. All rights reserved. Permission to reproduce for classroom use granted. Permission is not granted for re-posting or derivative works. Linking is permitted.

10 Part 2: What s on the page and who put it there? As you look at the questions below, put an X in the yes or no column for each. Does the title of the page tell you what it is about? Is there a paragraph on the page explaining what it is about? Is the information on the page useful for your project? If not, what can you do next? Would you have gotten more information from an encyclopedia or online database? Can you tell if the information on the page is current? Does up-to-date information make a difference for your project? Does the page lead you to some other good information (links)? Does the author of the page present some information you disagree with? Does the author of the page present some information that you think is wrong? Does some information contradict information you found elsewhere? Does the author use some absolute words (like "always" or "never")? Does the author use superlative words (like the "best" or "worst")? Does the author tell you about him/herself? Do you feel that the author is knowledgeable about the topic? Are you positive the information is true? What can you do to prove the information is true? YES NO Summary of Part Two Looking at the data you have collected in part two, compose a note to the author of the Web site explaining how you are going to use the Web site in your project and your opinion is of the page's content Kathy Schrock. All rights reserved. Permission to reproduce for classroom use granted. Permission is not granted for re-posting or derivative works. Linking is permitted.

11 Name: Date: 1. What grade level are you in? CRITICAL EVALUATION OF A WEB SITE SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL Kathleen Schrock (kathy@kathyschrock.net) Kathy Schrock's Home Page 2. Are you using an ios or Android tablet? Yes No 3. What Web browser are you using? 4. What is the URL of the Web page you are evaluating? 5. What is the name of the site? Part 1: Technical and visual aspects of the page As you look at the questions below, put an X in the yes or no column for each. Does the page take a long time to load? Do any pictures or photographs on the page add to the information? Is the spelling correct on the page? Are there headings and subheadings on the page? If so, are they helpful? Is the page signed by the author? Is the author's address included? Is there a date on the page that tells you when it was last updated? If so, is it current? Is the format standard and readable with your browser? Is there an image map (large clickable graphic with hyperlinks) on the page? IAre there advertisements on the page? If so, are they distracting? If you have graphics turned off, is there a text alternate to the images? On supporting pages, is there a link back to the home page? Are the links clearly visible and annotated or explanatory? Are there photographs or sound files on the page? If so, can you be sure that a picture or sound has not been edited? If you're not sure, should you accept the information as valid for your purpose? YES NO Summary of Part One Using the data you have collected above, write a short statement explaining why you would or wouldn't recommend this site to a f for use a project Kathy Schrock. All rights reserved. Permission to reproduce in paper for classroom use granted. Permission is not granted for re-posting or derivative works. Linking is permitted.

12 Part 2: Content As you look at the questions below, put an X in the yes or no column for each. Is the title of the page indicative of the content? Is the purpose of the page indicated on the home page? Can you tell when the document was created? If there is no date, does the the information seem to be current? Does up-to-date information matter for your purpose? Is the information on the page/site useful for your purpose? Would it have been easier to get the information somewhere else? Would information somewhere else have been different? Why or why not? YES NO Did the information lead you to other sources, both print and Web, that were useful? Is a bibliography of print sources included? Does the information appear biased? (One-sided, critical of opposing views, etc.) Does the information contradict something you found somewhere else? Do most of the pictures supplement the content of the page? Part 3: Authority As you look at the questions below, put an X in the yes or no column for each. Who created the page? YES NO What organization is the person affiliated with? Conduct a link: command in a search engine to see who links to this page. Can you tell if other experts in the field think this is a reputable page? Does the domain of the page (k12, edu, com, org, gov) influence your evaluation? Are you positive the information is valid and authoritative? What can you do to validate the information? Are you satisfied the information is useful for your purpose? If not, what can you do next? If you do a search on the Web on the creator of the page, do you find additional information that shows the Web page author is an expert in the field? Kathy Schrock. All rights reserved. Permission to reproduce for classroom use granted. Permission is not granted for re-posting or derivative works. Linking is permitted.

13 Narrative Evaluation Reviewing all of the data you have collected above while evaluating the site, explain why this site is (or is not) valid for your purpose. Include the aspects of technical content, authenticity, authority, bias, and subject content Kathy Schrock. All rights reserved. Permission to reproduce for classroom use granted. Permission is not granted for re-posting or derivative works. Linking is permitted.

14 Name: Date: CRITICAL EVALUATION OF A WEB SITE: WEB SITES FOR USE BY EDUCATORS Kathleen Schrock (kathy@kathyschrock.net) Kathy Schrock s Home Page What type of connection do you have to the Internet? High-speed connection DSL T1 T3 Broadband/cable/satellite Other/don t know Are you using a tablet to view the page Yes No What is the URL of the Web page you are evaluating? What is the name of the site? Place an "x" in the appropriate checkbox. Part 1: Technical and visual aspects of the page As you look at the questions below, put an X in the yes or no column for each. 1.1 Does the page take a long time to load? 1.2 Do any pictures or photographs on the page add to the information? 1.3 Is the spelling and grammar correct on the page? 1.4 Are there headings and subheadings on the page? If so, are they helpful? 1.5 Is the page signed by the author? 1.6 Is the author's address included? 1.7 Is there a date on the page that tells you when it was last updated? If so, is it current? 1.8 Is the format of the page standard and readable with your browser? 1.9 Is there an image map (large clickable graphic with hyperlinks) on the page? 1.10 Is there a table (columns of text) on the page? (Check the source code to be sure.) If so, is the table readable with your browser? 1.11 If you have graphics turned off, is there a text alternate to the images? 1.12 On supporting pages, is there a link back to the home page? 1.13 Are the links clearly visible and annotated or explanatory? 1.14 Do photographs or sound files appear on the page? If so, can you be sure that a picture or sound has not been edited? If you're not sure, should you accept the information as valid for your purpose? YES NO Summary of Part One Using the data you have collected above, write a short statement explaining why you would or wouldn't recommend this site to a fellow educator Kathy Schrock. All rights reserved. Permission to reproduce for classroom use granted. No permission granted for derivative works.

15 Part 2: Content As you look at the questions below, put an X in the yes or no column for each. 2.1 Is the title of the page indicative of the content? 2.2 Is the purpose of the page indicated on the home page? 2.3 Does the page include the date it was created? 2.4 If there is no date, does the information appear to be current? 2.5 Does up-to-date information matter for your purpose? 2.6 Is the information found on the page useful for your purpose? 2.7 Would it have been easier to get the information somewhere else? 2.8 Would information somewhere else have been different? Why or why not? YES NO 2.9 Did the information lead you to other sources, both print and Web, that were useful? 2.10 Is a bibliography of print sources included? 2.11 Does the information appear biased? (One-sided, critical of opposing views, etc.) 2.12 Does the information contradict something you found somewhere else? 2.13 Do most of the pictures supplement the content of the page? Part 3: Authority As you look at the questions below, put an X in the yes or no column for each. 3.1 Who created the page? YES NO 3.2 What organization is the person affiliated with? 3.3 Conduct a link: command in a search engine to see who links to this page. Can you tell if other experts in the field think this is a reputable page? 3.4 Does the domain of the page (k12, edu, com, org, gov) influence your evaluation? 3.5 Are you positive the information is valid and authoritative? What can you do to validate the information? 3.6 Are you satisfied the information is useful for your purpose? If not, what can you do next? 3.7 If you do a search in the newsgroups (i.e. Google Groups) for the creator of the page, do you find any information proving the Web page author is an expert in the field? Part 4: Pedagogy As you look at the questions below, put an X in the yes or no column for each. 4.1Does the information on this page adhere to research-based principles of teaching? 4.2 Does the information on this page provide replicable best-practice information? 4.3 Does the information on the page provide links to professional teaching standards? 4.4 If the site is intended to provide professional development for educators, is the information presented using multiple modes of presentation, such as the use of text, illustrations, videos, audio, etc.? Y N N/A

16 5.1 Looking at all of the data you have collected above while evaluating the site, explain why this site is (or is not) valid for your purpose. Include the aspects of technical content, authenticity, authority, bias, pedagogy, and subject content Kathy Schrock. All rights reserved. Permission to reproduce for classroom use granted. No permission granted for derivative works.

17 Name: Date:! CRITICAL EVALUATION OF AN CONTENT-BASED IPAD/IPOD APP Kathleen Schrock ipads for Teaching site: What is the title of the app? Cost: Size of app (MB)!!! Creator of the app itunes URL: Content area(s): Grade level(s):! CONTENT AND COMPONENTS OF THE APP YES NO N/A Curriculum connection: Are the skills reinforced connected to targeted skill/concept? Authenticity: Are skills practiced in an authentic format/problem-based environment? Feedback: Is feedback specific and result in improved student performance? Differentiation: Does the app offers flexibility to alter settings to meet student needs? User friendliness: Can students launch and navigate within the app independently? Student motivation: Are students motivated to use the app and select it to use often? Reporting: Is assessment/summary data available electronically to the student/teacher? Sound: Does the music/sound in the app add to the educational aspects of the content? Instructions: Are the instructions included helpful and the correct reading level for the student? Support page: Does the app s supporting Web page provide additional useful information? Navigation: Does the app use the touchscreen effectively throughout its use? Modalities: Are multiple versions of instructions such as text video, and audio, included? Level(s) of Bloom s Taxonomy addressed with this app (check all that apply) Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating What CCSS or state/local standard(s) can this app address? Summary of the app Using the data you have collected above, explain why you would or would not recommend this application for use in the classroom. Include any specific ideas you have for its use. itunes Application Ratings (click on ratings while in the App Store to learn more) Kathy Schrock. All rights reserved. Permission to reproduce for classroom use granted.

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