Supplies needed:

a selection of web sites to evaluate (it's best to pick a few that can illustrate bias, inaccuracy, manipulation, etc. to drive home the real need for evaluation.  There are lots of good sites that recommend web pages like this.  One of my favorites is: Evaluating Web Sites which is compiled by J. Alexander & M. A. Tate at Widener University.)

a worksheet for evaluation

Description:

This activity gives students an opportunity to critically evaluate a web page.  Give a brief lecture on the importance of evaluating web resources for authority, publisher, purpose, objectivity, and currency.  Demonstrate how to evaluate using the selection you chose above, encouraging participation if possible.  Then hand out the worksheet and have them evaluate one themselves.

Time needed in class:  50 minutes, including lecture

Learning Outcomes: