Evaluating Web Sites

Students are encouraged to use the internet in their research. It is important for teachers to evaluate the websites that are suggested. Anyone can make a website. Many students are unaware and do not know how to tell if something is reliable or valid. Similarly, teachers should evaluate the sites to see if they are acceptable. For example, wikipedia. Kids do not understand why wikipedia is not acceptable by many teachers. It is important to explain to the students the reason for the evaluation and if it is poor, why.