Search #1

Search Topic: Infant and Toddler Activities

Search Terms: Infant and Toddler Activities, Cognitive activities, lesson plans

Type of Search: Subject

Search Engine: Lycos

Evaluation for: http://pages.ivillage.com/misc/edupratt/toddleractivities.html

WWW CyberGuide Ratings for Content Evaluation

Title of site: Pratt's Toddler and Preschool Activities Page

Subject of site: Activities for Toddler and Preschool Age Children.

URL (address): http://pages.ivillage.com/misc/edupratt/toddleractivities.html_

Considered for use with (class & grade level): Teachers or parents who are working with toddlers and preschoolers.

Specific objective for using this site: Teachers and parents will be able to plan age appropriate activities for their young children.

Notes on possible uses of this site and URL's for individual site pages:

To find activities that would be appropriate to use with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Lesson Plans for Babies & Toddlers: http://pages.ivillage.com/misc/edupratt/toddlerlessonplans.html

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

 This site was just revised on Feb. 14, 2000!

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.

____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

©1999 Linda C. Joseph

All Rights Reserved

I did this evaluation on the perspective of using it with teachers, not with students. I was able to narrow the search down a little bit, but I still didn't get very high quality websites. The one I evaluated was O.K., but I still feel like there are probably some better ones on the web somewhere.

Search #2

Search Topic: Infant and Toddler Activities

Search Terms:Infant and toddler activities, cognitive activities, toddlers, education, K-12, lesson plans, early childhood, elementary

Type of Search: Keyword

Search Engine: AltaVista

Website Evaluation for: http://www.preschoolrainbow.org/index.htm

WWW CyberGuide Ratings for Content Evaluation

Title of site: Gayle's Preschool Rainbow-Activity Central

Subject of site: Activities for daycares, preschools, and kindergarten.

URL (address): http://www.preschoolrainbow.org/index.htm

Considered for use with (class & grade level): Teachers of daycare, preschool, or kindergarten children.

Specific objective for using this site: Teachers will be able to plan age appropriate activities for young children in all areas of development.

Notes on possible uses of this site and URL's for individual site pages:

To find activities that would be appropriate to use with toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners.

The activities are listed by themes.

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

 This site has many new activities listed.

7. Availability of further information

-A contact person or address is readily available. 5 4 3 2 1

 The provider has a place where you can click on her e-mail.

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.

____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

©1999 Linda C. Joseph

All Rights Reserved

When I did a keyword search, I kept getting lower numbers of websites, but I still couldn't get it low enough. However, this search found higher quality websites then my first subject search. The website that I evaluated was wonderful for teachers to use for lesson planning.

Search #3

Search Topic: Infant and Toddler Activities

Search Terms: Infant and Toddler Activities, Toddlers, Lesson plans, childcare

Type of Search: meta search

Search Engine: Dogpile

Evaluation for: http://geocities.com/Athens/Agora/7914/index.html

WWW CyberGuide Ratings for Content Evaluation

Title of site: HUMMINGBIRD EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Subject of site: A resource page for Early Childhood and Kindergarten Teachers

URL (address): http://geocities.com/Athens/Agora/7914/index.html

Considered for use with (class & grade level): Teachers of daycare, preschool, or kindergarten children.

Specific objective for using this site: Teachers will be able to plan age appropriate activities for young children in all areas of development.

Notes on possible uses of this site and URL's for individual site pages:

To find activities that would be appropriate to use with toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners.

The activities are listed by themes.

Evaluate the Web site you are considering for instructional use according tog

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(Not Applicable)

-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

 This site has been updated on 2-12-00.

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.

____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

©1999 Linda C. Joseph

All Rights Reserved

When I did a meta search, I was able to really narrow down my search. I also found a lot of high quality websites for the information I needed.

After completing all three searches, I found the meta search engine to be the best resource. With this search, I was able to narrow down the websites to only a few. Also this search found the highest quality sites. When I did a subject search, I was able to narrow down the websites, but the websites weren't of very high quality. In keyword search, I couldn't narrow down the websites enough, but I did find some good sites.