Checklist for Evaluating Online Educational Materials For Educators  

Judge the accuracy of the information and take note of the date modified.

• Does the site provide evidence that it comes from reputable sources?
• Does the site contain any obvious biases, errors, or misleading omissions in the document?
• Does the site contain advertising that might limit the nature of the content?
• Is the information current and up-to-date?

• Does the site contain information appropriate for the intended learners with respect to their maturity and cognitive abilities?
• Does the site contain any extraneous and unsuitable vocabulary, language or concepts, bias, or stereotyping?

• Is the information arranged in an orderly fashion?
• Is the information presented clearly?

• Is there a clear tie among the purpose, content and procedures suggested?
• Does the site contain any activities irrelevant to the topic?
• Does the site contain any redundant or isolated activities without a relationship to objectives?

• Does this site contain complete breadth and depth of information related to the topic it claims to cover?
• Are there any content gaps in concept development?

• Are the suggested activities challenging, interesting and appealing for the intended learners?
• Does the information in the site emphasize and promote relevant action on the part of the learner?
• Does the site have the potential for developing confidence and satisfaction as result of learner effort?

• Is the information in the site easy to use and logically sequenced, with each segment of the resource related to other segments?
• Does the information flow in an orderly manner, use organizing tools (e.g. a table of contents, a map, or headings), and avoid the use of unrelated elements that are potentially ineffective or overpowering?
• Are references, bibliographies, or other supporting evidence provided?

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