XI   Critical Friend Checklist

1. Does the webquest have a title? Yes/No

2. Does the page tell who the author is? Yes/No

3. Does the page have an e-mail address/link to e-mail the author? Yes/No

4. Does the webquest have an easy navigation system (is there a "click here to get to the next page" or navigation bar present? Yes/No (The idea is that the pages should be marked clearly for students?

5. Does the task give the students a clear idea of what they are being asked to do? Yes/No

6. Is the process written so clearly that a student could follow it successfully without the aide of an adult? Yes/No

7. Are the images on the page too distracting for students? Yes/No

8. Is there a link on the page to the teachers guide? Yes/No

9. Is the evaluation clearly written? Can students see what they are being evaluated on, and how? Yes/No

10. Are all resources listed neatly and "user friendly"? Yes/No

11. Do all links work?Yes/No

12. Is the page written for students? Yes/No

13. Overall, do you think students will successfully be able to follow this webquest? Yes/No

Teaching Guide Questions

1. Does the teaching guide have a title? Yes/No

2. Does the teaching guide have an e-mail link to the author? Yes/No

3. Is the AIM short, addressing the topic and grade level of the webquest in no more than 2-3 sentences? Yes/No

4. Does the RATIONALE convince you that this webquest is worth the time it takes to do it? Yes/No

5. Are the GOALS AND OBJECTIVES clearly stated and easy to understand?Yes/No

6. Is the AUDIENCE stated? Yes/No

7. Are there PREREQUISITES present? Yes/No

8. Is the SUBJECT MATTER listed? Yes/No

9. Does the INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN give a time estimate for the webquest? Yes/No

10. Does the plan explain the environment the webquest will be implemented in: lab, one room computer... Yes/No

11. Is the instructional plan CLEARLY written, so that if the janitor walked in your room and needed to teach the webquest he could do so correctly? Yes/No

12. Are the MATERIALS listed (and does this include a computer with Internet access)? Yes/No

13. Is the EVALUATION clear? Will teachers know how to evaluate students who complete this webquest? Yes/No

14. Are the RESOURCES used to make the webquest present? Yes/No

15. Does the teaching guide list credits for images/backgrounds used on the page? Yes/No

16. Is the teaching guide written clearly for anyone who might happen to come across it ( it should not have too many details that apply only to the teacher who created it) Yes/No