WWW CyberGuide Ratings for Content Evaluation

Web Evaluation

Search topic: ADD

Type of Search: Subject

Search Engine: Excite

Attempt	Search Term	# of Hits	Quality
1	ADHD	Gave top 10	Good, they were a lot of the same information with in the hits.
2	ADD	Gave top 10 (looked at 30)	Good, these were more of the medical type journals

Evaluation:

WWW CyberGuide Ratings for Content Evaluation

Title of site: Information to assist parent and professionals in understanding 
		ADHD and helping children with ADHD to succeed

Subject of site: ADD & ADHD

URL (address): http://www.helpforadd.com/index.html 

Considered for use with (class & grade level):College SPED class or parents

Specific objective for using this site:  research 


Evaluate the Web site you are considering for instructional use according to
the criteria described below. Circle the number which you feel the site
deserves for each category: 5 = Excellent and 1 = Poor.

 1. Speed
     -The home page downloads efficiently enough to         5   4   3   2   1
      use during whole class instruction.
     -The home page downloads efficiently enough to         5   4   3   2   1
      keep students on task during independent/small
      group study.

 2. First impression - general appearance
    -The home page is designed attractively and will        5   4   3   2   1
     entice my students to further exploration.
    -The home page is designed clearly enough to be         5   4   3   2   1
     successfully manipulated by my intended users.

 3.  Ease of site navigation
    -My students will be able to move from page to          5   4   3   2   1
     page, link to link, item to item with ease,
     without getting lost or confused.
    -All links are clearly labeled and serve an             5   4   3   2   1
     easily identified purpose.
    -Links provided to other pages and sites operate        5   4   3   2   1
     efficiently enough to keep my students on task.

4.  Use of graphics/sounds/videos
    -The graphics/sounds/videos are clearly labeled,        5   4   3   2   1
     clearly identified.
    -The graphics/sounds/videos serve a clear purpose       5   4   3   2   1
     appropriate for my intended audience.
    -The graphics/sounds/videos will aid my students in     5   4   3   2   1
     reaching the desired objectives for using this site.

5.  Content/Information
    -This site offers a wealth of information related       5   4   3   2   1
     to my stated objectives.
    -The information is clearly labeled and organized,      5   4   3   2   1
     and will be easily understood by my students.
    -The content of linked sites is worthwhile and          5   4   3   2   1
     appropriate for my intended audience.
    -The content of linked sites adds to the value of       5   4   3   2   1
     this site for achieving my instructional goals.
    -The information providers are clearly identified.      5   4   3   2   1
    -The information providers are reliable.                5   4   3   2   1
    -The content is free of bias, or the bias will be       5   4   3   2   1
     clearly recognized by my students.
    -This site provides interactivity which increases       5   4   3   2   1
     its instructional value.

6.  Currency - The site was recently revised.               5   4   3   2   1

7.  Availability of further information
   -A contact person or address is readily available.       5   4   3   2   1

8. Add the total number of points you awarded to this site and determine your
   overall WWW Cyberguide rating.  For any specific category that did not
   apply to this site, deduct five points from the total possible points.

____WWWWW's = (100-91 points) - This site is so well-designed, and so
              effectively meets my instructional goals, that I can provide my
              students with general instructions and allow free exploration.

____WWWW's =  (90-76 points) - This site contains good material but a
              site map with specific directions will assist my students in
              reaching the stated objectives.

68  WWW's =   (75-61 points) This site contains information that will make
              stops at designated points worthwhile, but students will
              need more structured guidance to reach my instructional goals.
              A list of bookmarks to specific pages and/or links is advisable,
              as is frequent discussion of student progress.

____WW's =    (60-46 points) Although useful information exists at this site,
              its most effective contribution to my objectives will be in
              whole-class instruction where I can guide exploration and keep
              students on task.

____W =       (45-31 points) This site contains a few pieces of information
              that make it a possible alternative when other sources are
              not readily available. Supervised student use is advised.

Karen McLachlan, Media Specialist  
East Knox High School              
23227 Coshocton Rd.              
Howard, Ohio 43028
kmclachl@knox.net

Search Topic: ADD

Type of Search: Keyword

Search Engine: Alta-vista

Attempt	Search Term	# of hits	Quality
1	Attention	1,605,085	Very Good! There were hits that covered all aspects of ADD.
2	Disorders	737,630	O.K. this gave a very broad topics
3	Deficit	215,505	Good, gave a lot on ADD specifically

Evaluation:

WWW CyberGuide Ratings for Content Evaluation

Title of site: National Attention Deficit Disorder Association 

Subject of site: ADD & ADHD

URL (address): http://www.add.org 

Considered for use with (class & grade level): College SPED class or parents

Specific objective for using this site: research 


Evaluate the Web site you are considering for instructional use according to
the criteria described below. Circle the number which you feel the site
deserves for each category: 5 = Excellent and 1 = Poor.

 1. Speed
     -The home page downloads efficiently enough to         5   4   3   2   1
      use during whole class instruction.
     -The home page downloads efficiently enough to         5   4   3   2   1
      keep students on task during independent/small
      group study.

 2. First impression - general appearance
    -The home page is designed attractively and will        5   4   3   2   1
     entice my students to further exploration.
    -The home page is designed clearly enough to be         5   4   3   2   1
     successfully manipulated by my intended users.

 3.  Ease of site navigation
    -My students will be able to move from page to          5   4   3   2   1
     page, link to link, item to item with ease,
     without getting lost or confused.
    -All links are clearly labeled and serve an             5   4   3   2   1
     easily identified purpose.
    -Links provided to other pages and sites operate        5   4   3   2   1
     efficiently enough to keep my students on task.

4.  Use of graphics/sounds/videos
    -The graphics/sounds/videos are clearly labeled,        5   4   3   2   1
     clearly identified.
    -The graphics/sounds/videos serve a clear purpose       5   4   3   2   1
     appropriate for my intended audience.
    -The graphics/sounds/videos will aid my students in     5   4   3   2   1
     reaching the desired objectives for using this site.

5.  Content/Information
    -This site offers a wealth of information related       5   4   3   2   1
     to my stated objectives.
    -The information is clearly labeled and organized,      5   4   3   2   1
     and will be easily understood by my students.
    -The content of linked sites is worthwhile and          5   4   3   2   1
     appropriate for my intended audience.
    -The content of linked sites adds to the value of       5   4   3   2   1
     this site for achieving my instructional goals.
    -The information providers are clearly identified.      5   4   3   2   1
    -The information providers are reliable.                5   4   3   2   1
    -The content is free of bias, or the bias will be       5   4   3   2   1
     clearly recognized by my students.
    -This site provides interactivity which increases       5   4   3   2   1
     its instructional value.

6.  Currency - The site was recently revised.               5   4   3   2   1

7.  Availability of further information
   -A contact person or address is readily available.       5   4   3   2   1

8. Add the total number of points you awarded to this site and determine your
   overall WWW Cyberguide rating.  For any specific category that did not
   apply to this site, deduct five points from the total possible points.

____WWWWW's = (100-91 points) - This site is so well-designed, and so
              effectively meets my instructional goals, that I can provide my
              students with general instructions and allow free exploration.

____WWWW's =  (90-76 points) - This site contains good material but a
              site map with specific directions will assist my students in
              reaching the stated objectives.

69  WWW's =   (75-61 points) This site contains information that will make
              stops at designated points worthwhile, but students will
              need more structured guidance to reach my instructional goals.
              A list of bookmarks to specific pages and/or links is advisable,
              as is frequent discussion of student progress.

____WW's =    (60-46 points) Although useful information exists at this site,
              its most effective contribution to my objectives will be in
              whole-class instruction where I can guide exploration and keep
              students on task.

____W =       (45-31 points) This site contains a few pieces of information
              that make it a possible alternative when other sources are
              not readily available. Supervised student use is advised.

Search Topic: ADD

Type of Search: Keywords

Search Engine: Northern Light

Attempt	Search term	# of Hits	Quality
1	Attention	4,897,072	Great, there were a lot of outside links given for other sites.
2	deficit	63	POOR there was only 1 that had to do with ADD
3	Disorders	1,856,128	Good. A good variety.

Evaluation:

WWW CyberGuide Ratings for Content Evaluation

Title of site: Children and Adults with attention Deficit & Hyperactivity 
		Disorder 

Subject of site: ADD & ADHD

URL (address): http://www.chadd.org 

Considered for use with (class & grade level):College SPED class or parents

Specific objective for using this site:  research 


Evaluate the Web site you are considering for instructional use according to
the criteria described below. Circle the number which you feel the site
deserves for each category: 5 = Excellent and 1 = Poor.

 1. Speed
     -The home page downloads efficiently enough to         5   4   3   2   1
      use during whole class instruction.
     -The home page downloads efficiently enough to         5   4   3   2   1
      keep students on task during independent/small
      group study.

 2. First impression - general appearance
    -The home page is designed attractively and will        5   4   3   2   1
     entice my students to further exploration.
    -The home page is designed clearly enough to be         5   4   3   2   1
     successfully manipulated by my intended users.

 3.  Ease of site navigation
    -My students will be able to move from page to          5   4   3   2   1
     page, link to link, item to item with ease,
     without getting lost or confused.
    -All links are clearly labeled and serve an             5   4   3   2   1
     easily identified purpose.
    -Links provided to other pages and sites operate        5   4   3   2   1
     efficiently enough to keep my students on task.

4.  Use of graphics/sounds/videos
    -The graphics/sounds/videos are clearly labeled,        5   4   3   2   1
     clearly identified.
    -The graphics/sounds/videos serve a clear purpose       5   4   3   2   1
     appropriate for my intended audience.
    -The graphics/sounds/videos will aid my students in     5   4   3   2   1
     reaching the desired objectives for using this site.

5.  Content/Information
    -This site offers a wealth of information related       5   4   3   2   1
     to my stated objectives.
    -The information is clearly labeled and organized,      5   4   3   2   1
     and will be easily understood by my students.
    -The content of linked sites is worthwhile and          5   4   3   2   1
     appropriate for my intended audience.
    -The content of linked sites adds to the value of       5   4   3   2   1
     this site for achieving my instructional goals.
    -The information providers are clearly identified.      5   4   3   2   1
    -The information providers are reliable.                5   4   3   2   1
    -The content is free of bias, or the bias will be       5   4   3   2   1
     clearly recognized by my students.
    -This site provides interactivity which increases       5   4   3   2   1
     its instructional value.

6.  Currency - The site was recently revised.               5   4   3   2   1

7.  Availability of further information
   -A contact person or address is readily available.       5   4   3   2   1

8. Add the total number of points you awarded to this site and determine your
   overall WWW Cyberguide rating.  For any specific category that did not
   apply to this site, deduct five points from the total possible points.

____WWWWW's = (100-91 points) - This site is so well-designed, and so
              effectively meets my instructional goals, that I can provide my
              students with general instructions and allow free exploration.

____WWWW's =  (90-76 points) - This site contains good material but a
              site map with specific directions will assist my students in
              reaching the stated objectives.

65  WWW's =   (75-61 points) This site contains information that will make
              stops at designated points worthwhile, but students will
              need more structured guidance to reach my instructional goals.
              A list of bookmarks to specific pages and/or links is advisable,
              as is frequent discussion of student progress.

____WW's =    (60-46 points) Although useful information exists at this site,
              its most effective contribution to my objectives will be in
              whole-class instruction where I can guide exploration and keep
              students on task.

____W =       (45-31 points) This site contains a few pieces of information
              that make it a possible alternative when other sources are
              not readily available. Supervised student use is advised.

I found the most useful information when I was searching in Alta-Vista. I found many more sites that were based on ADD and ADHD. I also think that the quality of the sites were better in Alta-Vista. I received the least amount of results on the specific topic of ADD and ADHD when I was searching in Excite.