Web Page Evaluation
Jennifer M. Wisner
Mon 3:30-6:15
Computer #5
Title of Site: - Site officiel du
musée du Louvre (click 'Visite virtuelle' in left hand column
or 'English' on main page)
Curriculum Area: - French
Objectives that will be supported by this site: - Students will be able
to see pictures of the Louvre and some of the work it contains. They will
also be able to access information about the history of the museum itself,
the works it contains, as well as current events at the museum and tour/cost
information. Lower level students will have access to the cultural information,
while upper level students will gain the experience of navigating a French
Web site.
The following rankings are based on a four point scale.
Authority: 4 - An author is listed with appropriate credentials and the
creator of the materials.
Affiliation: 4 - The site is supported by a reputable institution without
bias in the information.
Objectivity: 4 - The Web page contains little advertising and is free of
bias.
Audience: 4 - The Web page is written at an appropriate level and the information
is suitable for my classroom.
Currency: 2 - Information on the page has not been updated since 1995,
but the information is still of good quality.
Content: 4 - The information relates to my objectives, links work, and the
site is well organized.
Web Site Design: 4 - The Web site loads well, is easy to navigate, is visually
pleasing, and is easy to read.
This is the official site of the Louvre, and it contains
an abundance of information for students of language or culture. It is well
organized, and easily accessible to all language learner levels, as most of
it is available in French and English. It contains information about the history
of the museum, as well as information about the works it contains. Students
can read recent news, as well as articles and publications about the museum.
Also available is tour, workshop, and admission information for those interested
in actually visiting the museum.
The site is a valuable tool to students studying French
culture, as well as students of French language. It gives students who have
not ever had (or may never have) the opportunity to visit the museum a chance
to look at the building itself as well as some of the featured art. The Louvre
is not only an amazing historical building in France, but it contains some
of the world's most famous and valuable pieces of art. It also features current
artwork and on-going exhibitions of modern artists. Through the site and the
tour, students will be able to access an important feature of French culture,
as well as have exposure to Web sites in French.