Web Pages for Library
Instruction:
Evaluating the Effectiveness
of Library Instruction Web Pages
Some Essential Considerations:
Instructional Design
q Are the objectives clear?
q Is there a provision for interactive practice?
q Is there a feedback mechanism in place?
q Are illustrations and examples incorporated into the instruction?
Content
q Does it contain quality information?
o Too much or not enough?
q Is it jargon-free?
q Is the content presented concisely?
Audience
q Is the delivery appropriate for the target audience?
q Is the material engaging?
q Is it pertinent to the learner’s needs?
q Does the learner have control of movement through the web pages?
Visual
q Does the layout facilitate understanding of the content?
q Is the layout consistent between screens?
q If the learner is directed to an outside source, is this clear?
Ease of Use
q Is it intuitive?
q Is it easy to navigate?
q Does it load quickly?
Accessibility
q
Does the tutorial account for disabled user access?
Adapted
from: Susan
Sharpless-Smith, Web-based Instruction: A Guide for Libraries. ALA, 2001:
p.19.
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Web Pages for Library
Instruction:
Evaluating the Effectiveness
of Library Instruction Web Pages
Some
Other Thoughts:
q If you had created this page what expectations would you have on yourself? ie. Are you now done? Do you plan on mediating use of the page with the learner?
q Can you discern the author’s intent?
q Does it account for different learning styles?
q How far does a learner need to click to get satisfaction?
q Does the web page take advantage of web technology? Would it be just the same in paper format?
q Is there something being taught to the learner? Or just shown?
q Does it work?