Web Site Evaluation- October 13 - November 1

Students will learn the 5W’s of Web Site Evaluation (Who, What, When, Where, & Why).
Students will review Power Point presentation techniques.

Lesson at http://sites.google.com/site/wclassroom/brochure-vocabulary-book-project/how-to-evaluate-a-web-site-1

NCSCOS Objectives:

Technology Proficiency 4: Use content-specific tools, software, and simulations (e.g., environmental probes, graphing calculators, exploratory environments, Web tools) to support learning and research

The student demonstrates proficiency in using evaluation tools to select Internet Resources and information for content and usefulness in content area assignments.

The student demonstrates proficiency in the selection, organization, and presentation of content area information from the Internet for a specific purpose.

Technology Proficiency 10 ..Research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic sources concerning real-world problems.

The student demonstrates proficiency in identifying appropriate online resources for assignments or project-based activities.

The student demonstrates proficiency in evaluating online information resources (accuracy, points of view, bias, etc.)

Dates/Duration of Unit:

• October & November / Two lessons

Teacher/Student Technology:
• Smartboard- to view presentation
• Smartboard- students will use to show process
• PowerPoint- review


Methods:

A. Bell Ringer- Web Site Appropriateness Awareness -

Students will discuss in groups the following questions.

1. What should you do before you use information on Wikipedia?

2. If you see a picture of something does it make it true?

3. If you hear someone speak on a audio tape does it make it true?

4. If you see a video clip of something does it make it true?


B. Scaffolding Previous Knowledge Guided Practice-
Teacher will walk them through the 5 W’s of Web Site Evaluation using a web site.
Teacher will review PowerPoint skills.

C. Independent Practice
Students will choose a web site to evaluate using the 5 W’s and present their findings in a PowerPoint presentation.

D. Enrichment Activities- for students who finish early they will be able to add enhancements to their PowerPoint presentations.

Assessments:

Formative: Using the Smartboard students are asked questions
Bellringer questions

Summative: PowerPoint presentation

At the end of this unit students will be able to say “I can…”
• I can evaluate a web site for appropriateness.
• I can create a Power Point presentation