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[Technology 1199] Re: Web Site ReviewsBakin, Barry barry.bakin at lausd.netThu Aug 9 19:57:19 EDT 2007
The ESL/CBET & Citizenship Technology Guide written and published by teachers in our program in 2002 has a website evaluation checklist. It can be found on page c-1 of the guide or page 175 of the pdf file that is at http://adultinstruction.org/administrators/handbooks/esl_tech_guide.pdf. Our checklist was based on a document (A Guide for Evaluating the Reliability of Internet Resources) put out by the Outreach and Technology Assistance Network (OTAN)written by Doris Ivy which can be found at http://www.otan.us/browse/index.cfm?fuseaction=view_ft&recno=894&catid=1 7191. If you're not already an OTAN site member you might be asked to register (free) before being directed to the document. Barry Bakin ESL Teacher Adviser Division of Adult and Career Education, Los Angeles Unified School District -----Original Message----- From: technology-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:technology-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Barbara Sabaj Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 7:31 PM To: 'The Technology and Literacy Discussion List' Subject: [Technology 1194] Re: Web Site Reviews Listed below is an evaluation form I have used with students. If you want this is a Word document, e-mail me off the listserv and I will send it to you. Form for Evaluating Internet Resources 1. URL of web site: 2. Name of web site: 3. Primary use: students teachers others (mark all that apply) 4. What is the purpose or goal of this web site? 5. What organization created this site? 6. Do they have a built-in bias towards the information? 7. What other references are cited for the information presented? 8. What other types of organizations link to this site? (Using a search engine, type link: and the Web site address (example: link:www.website.com ) 9. Who is the author of the page and does that person have valid credentials to present this information? 10. Is there a way to provide feedback on the web site and create an exchange with the author or web site manager? 11. How old is the material on the web site? Is it current or outdated? 12. How helpful is this site to you? Does it have the information you need? 13. Describe how this web site might be used in your project: 14. Reviewing your answers above, is this a good site to use for your project? c Yes c No Barbara Sabaj bjteach at ameritech.net barb.sabaj at d214.org bsabaj at thecenterweb.org 847-392-9894 -----Original Message----- From: technology-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:technology-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Bill Mechlenburg Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 4:44 PM To: 'The Technology and Literacy Discussion List' Subject: [Technology 1193] Web Site Reviews Hello Everyone: My name is Marge Mechlenburg and I teach computer skills to special populations in Erie, PA. I would like to develop a form for our learners to use to review web sites. I am interested in what criteria you would use to evaluate whether or not a web site was worth re-visiting and contained valid information. My goal is to develop critical thinking skills in students as well as abilities to navigate web sites. Thanks for your help! Marge -----Original Message----- From: technology-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:technology-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Mariann Fedele Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 10:15 AM To: The Technology and Literacy Discussion List Subject: [Technology 1192] Discussion: Literacy in Recovery: Two years afterHurricane Katrina Dear Colleagues, The following message is posted on behalf of Daphne Greenberg: Starting on August 15th, on the poverty, race, women, and literacy list, guest facilitators will be hosting a discussion on the state of adult literacy in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. The two year anniversary of this tragic event falls in the end of August, and as we know there is still much that needs to be done to help the residents of New Orleans. If you are interested in joining the discussion go to: http://www.nifl.gov/mailman/listinfo/povertyracewomen (you can go to the same website to unsubscribe) Here are the details: Name of discussion: Literacy in Recovery: Two years after Hurricane Katrina When: Wednesday, August 15-Wed. Aug 29 The panelists are: - Rachel Nicolosi, Program Director, Literacy Alliance of Greater New Orleans - Manon Pavy, Coordinator, YMCA Educational Services - Karla Sikaffy, Director, Hispanic Apostolate ESL Program - Linda Detiege, adult learner, member of the dormant adult learner leadership group - ALIVE - Adult Learners Initiating Voices for Education - Zarus E. P. Watson Associate Professor of Counselor Education and Research Director, UNO Research Center for Multiculturalism and Counseling at University of New Orleans. Possible Topics For Discussion are: What do adult literacy programs look like in New Orleans after Katrina? Funding for adult literacy programs after Katrina-how much and from where? Literacy Volunteers in adult literacy programs after Katrina-do they exist-are they hard to find? Learners in adult literacy programs after Katrina-have they returned and what are their experiences? What are the unique struggles that immigrants face after Katrina? What role does workforce development play? Recommended reading in preparation for the discussion: www.gnocdc.org This is the Greater New Orleans Community Data Center - the nonprofit that manages data related to the region including "The Katrina Index" - Beginning in December 2005, the Katrina Index began monitoring the social and economic recovery of the Gulf Coast region, especially the New Orleans area, from the storm's impact in August 2005. Relying on nearly 40 indicators, the Index has aimed to provide members of the media, key decision makers, nonprofit and private sector groups, and researchers with an independent, fact-based, one-stop resource to monitor and evaluate the progress of on-the-ground recovery. A two-year Special Edition will be released on August 8. Please encourage your friends and colleagues to join us. If they are interested, they can subscribe, and then later unsubscribe at: http://www.nifl.gov/mailman/listinfo/povertyracewomen Daphne Mariann Fedele Director, NYC Regional Adult Education Network Literacy Assistance Center Moderator, NIFL Technology and Literacy Discussion List 32 Broadway 10th Floor New York, New York 10004 212-803-3325 mariannf at lacnyc.org www.lacnyc.org ---------------------------------------------------- National Institute for Literacy Technology and Literacy mailing list Technology at nifl.gov To unsubscribe or change your subscription settings, please go to http://www.nifl.gov/mailman/listinfo/technology Email delivered to wmmech1 at msn.com -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 0 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. 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