Reflection on Website Evaluation

This assignment has given me a good foundation to be able to evaluate websites for my classroom. It is important to not only ensure safety and accessibility, but also accuracy.  If the website has inappropriate images or text, the students' exposure could lead to negative consequences for myself as the teacher or for the students themselves.  If the website is not accessible, it will be useless to students.  Accuracy, especially for a history course, is also extremely important. If the author has a bias or some agenda all the information on the website could be slanted.  Students should be given a fair chance to create their own ideas and opinions about history and government without someone telling them what to think. This activity has shown me the key areas to look for while evaluating a website.