Homework 3 - Evaluating Web Site

The site I will analyze is http://www.eslcafe.com/

This web site is made by Dave Sperling and for students and teachers to study ESL and EFL. and also introduce a job as a ESL teacher in abroad. Here is well organized and have enough information. They have many sponsored links, but because of so many informations, they need to provide some search function.

 •Authority

The author of this web site is Dave Sperling, and there are his information-address, number and e-mail. So, it is easy to contact him whenever we need to and he answers quite fast.

He made potcast for audience so, we can download his classes or mp3 files.

 

•Accuracy

This web site is appropriate to the site’s purpose-ESL, studying English. All the contents are easy to read and understand. This site included links relevant and many sponsor links. However, when I want to find some specific information, it is difficult because they have lots of categories. So, they need to provide some search function.

 

•Currency

They update many information and document everyday and the author upload his potcast often. “Grammer lesson”, “Idiom” list are not uploaded that often but they are enough to study.

And If we need more information, we can get them from sponsor links.

 

•Content & Functionality

This web site has interesting and neat graphic and all information is well organized and arranged.

Most of internet user can easy to navigate here and they don’t need any particular software or hardware requirements, so don’t need to be stressed to download any equipment.

 

•Feedback

There are particular sections called ‘Help Center’ to ask and have feedback between users and author. I think it is really essential and useful. We can share our opinion in this wall such as ‘Blogger’ or ‘Facebook’. Of course user can use e-mail but the but using ‘Help Center’ is faster and easier.

 

>>Conclusion

Based on these evaluation, I think this web site is a reliable source of information for intended audience to use ,so I recommend this web site to everyone who studying English.

 

Homework 2.

1. Consider the difference between EFL related and authentic websites.

  
 - EFL

• Provide content that learners can use
• Learners can do activities on their own
• Offer more controlled language work
• Can focus on certain English skills
• Can help learners prepare for exams
• Ideal for homework    

 -Authentic websites

• Can be chosen to fit learners' interests. 
• Controlled by the learners’ tasks
• Can be chosen to fit learners’ interests
• Helps keep motivation high in the E-classroom
• Focuses on total comprehension

2. Consider how to evaluate a website for classroom use.


 -Accuracy

• Who wrote the page? Is this person an expert in the subject matter?
  Check qualifications, experience - look for an 'about me' link.
• Is the page content reliable and factually correct?
  Cross-reference with other similar websites and encyclopedias.

 -Currency

• Is the content up-to-date?
  Check factual information against other reliable sources.
• When was the page last updated?
  Check for information at the bottom/top of the page.

 -Content

• Is the site interesting and stimulating?
  Consider the content from your learners' point of view.
• Is it attractive and easy to navigate?

-Functionality

• Does the site work well? Are there any broken links?
  Be sure to check all pages, and follow all links to all pages you intend to use.
• Does it use a lot of large files or alternative technologies?
  Check how quickly it loads for learners; check sound, video and animation work.

Homework 1.

1.     Consider the causes of technophobia and suggest ways to overcome it.

-The reason they feel fear of using technology;

 Because they are digital immigrants. They have come late to the world of technology, if at all so they don’t used to use computer.

-The ways to overcome it;

 First, let them exposure to technology with interesting ways such as make them download movies, music or information what they like.

 Second, Make them aware that they already have certain technical skills-they probably know how to use a tape recorder, for example, and often already use technology in their lives, such as an MP3 player, the Internet or email.

2.     Consider what are the basic skills and equipment that instructors need in order to start using technology in their instruction.

-The basic skills is word processing program, how to use email and how to access and use the Internet.

-We will needs some essential equipment to start to implement technology is computer, Internet connection, printer, an audio card in the computer and basic software(a word processing program, a web browser like Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Mozilla and an email program).

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