I chose to evaluate a website, http://wooworld.homestead.com/, created by an elementary technology teacher. The page loads quickly with high speed internet. All the spelling and grammar are correct, and the author is easy to identify and contact. There is a date to show when the page has been updated. It is fairly current with the last update being October 11th. Most of the information is pertinent to the curriculum and adds value. This website includes many elements such as music, video, and graphics. Overall, the website has a cheery look, and I can tell the author has a lot of fun with it.
The title takes up a large space on the page. To the contrary, the area for the October Activities is quite small. The layout struck me as somewhat random, and I would recommend some changes be made. This webpage lacks a site map, and the school’s home web address is not included on the page. Finally, music begins when the page opens. While the music is mellow and enjoyable, I cannot locate a button on the page to mute the music. Instead, I had to use the volume on my controls. While I find a few aspects could improve, overall, I think the site had a pleasant feel to it.
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Thank You Kathleen for featuring my class website.. WooWorld.I appreciate the feedback and hope others will be able to see what we are doing in Broward County. Good luck on your Masters Degree. My site might get a little inactive for a minute as I prepare for motherhood in 7-8 weeks so stay tuned for information.
Have a wonderful weekend
Annejeanette
One of the first things I look for when I go to a website is the navigation area. It gives me a generally idea of what the site is about and of course helps guide the experience. It looks like the instructor does a lot with integrating technology into the curriculum. It would be nice to see some examples of students' work.
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I think the website does a nice job of being aesthetically pleasing to the audience that it is addressing. I think my students would be very drawn to this webpage. It does provide a list of upcoming events so that parents can see what is going on in the classroom. When we get our class webpage I know that is one of the things that I would like to do when we get our web spaces
Dear Kathleen and Guests,
I have a favor to ask. May I ask that you sign the guestbook and leave me a message. Many of my parents and students enjoy reading the guestbook from various educators and educational communities such as yours. Thank you so much and I really so appreciate the feedback to make me a better technology teacher.
Hello Kathleen
Just wanted to stop by and see how your school year is going. Please keep in touch.
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