Table 3 Criteria used to establish validity of web resource for engineering education
From: The landscape of PreK-12 engineering online resources for teachers: global trends
Topic to examine | Relevant questions to ask |
|---|---|
Regarding content: | |
● What are the credentials of the author/sponsor of the site? | |
● How updated is the content? | |
● Is there a feature that will allow you to get your questions answered such as a direct contact for the developer or a discussion forum? | |
● Has the content presented ever been implemented in a class and if so what was the evaluation? | |
● Has the content been assessed? | |
Regarding instruction: | Does it present |
● A curriculum (if not then lesson plans…)? | |
● Clear learning objectives? | |
● Clear instructions for implementation in class? | |
● Ways to assess student learning during class or rubrics? | |
● Tests/homework sample and grading method? | |
Regarding pedagogy appropriate for engineering: | Does it allow opportunities for |
● Design based learning or project based learning? | |
● Hands on activities? | |
● Individual as well as teamwork? | |
● Discussion and reflection? | |
● Student Feedback? | |
● Presentation of the final product to external audience? |