I think that this exercise in evaluating the legitimacy of websites was very beneficial. In today's society, the internet is such a huge part of everyday life. Everybody utilizes it, and now everybody can add to it. With everyone having the ability to contribute to what people see in the internet, it is necessary to have a way to judge whether or not what you are reading is accurate. This exercise allowed me to learn what I need to look at on a website in order to make this judgment. This is especially important when incorporating websites into educating young students. Younger students are apt to believe things the read on the internet, especially if it is their teacher showing them.
Not only is is it important to judge the accuracy and legitimacy of the information, but the way that the information is presented is important as well. The information should be presented in a way that makes it easily accessible to students. Graphics must support the information presented. The information must be presented in a clear and clean manner. Colors and texts should not be overwhelming, but aid in engaging the student with the information. All of these things are important to look at when considering including a website in your teaching instruction.
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