Reflection
* How did you approach the task of site evaluation?
I approached the task of the site evaluation by identifying websites that have been valuable resources in my work. I revisited these websites and considered what I would want other people to know about their utility, organization, if they are updated frequently, etc.
* How did your approach differ from others in the class?
I think my approach was similar to the others in the class. Some individuals selected new websites or unfamiliar websites.
* Where did you find the sites you looked at?
The sites I reviewed were sites that I was introduced to in graduate school and have continued to use for work. I have never previously “evaluated” the sites however. I found it useful to go back and review the websites beyond their content.
* What makes a site “educational”?
I think a site is educational when it provides updated and useful information. I love to find a site and think…”this is exactly what I need!”
* How do you think this applies to creating your own class?
Offering web resources that lead to ideas for searches and locate valuable resources is useful. It is like leaping into a sea of information. However, if you know the originating site and you trust the information it provides, there is more security regarding the accuracy of the information. This is more valuable than random keyword searches.
