This Checklist for Evaluating Online Tools and Resources is meant to serve as a useful set of questions to for evaluation

tools and resources, particularly for online learning

environments. Space is provided to compare up to four resources/tools. The scope and depth of criteria are adequate to evaluate most online material. However, the list is not
intended to be exhaustive. The user is encouraged to make use of the list on a best fit basis and to add or subtract criteria to meet the needs of his or her teaching/learning context.

CRITERIA
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RELEVANCE
The resource facilitates meeting course objectives
The resource is relevant to student learning needs
AUTHORITY
Resource author information is available in the resource
Resource is published by an academic or other credible source
The resource author is a credible authority
FUNCTIONALITY
The resource can be scaled to accommodate any size class with
the flexibility to create smaller sub-groups or communities of
practice.
The resource has a user-friendly interface and it is easy for
instructors and students to become skillful with in a personalized
and intuitive manner.
The resource allows users to communicate through different
channels (audio, visual, textual) and allows for non-sequential,
flexible/adaptive engagement with material
ACCURACY
The information in the resource is accurate
The resource is free of major content errors and omissions of
relevant content
The resource is free of spelling errors or typos
PRODUCTION QUALITY
Is the content in the resource clear and understandable
Are the interface and design easy to navigate
Is the resource designed so that it promotes learning
For audio resources, is the sound quality high
For video resources, are the video and audio (if included) high
ACCESSIBILITY
 This Checklist for Evaluating Online Tools and Resources is meant to serve as a useful set of questions to for evaluation tools and resources, particularly for online learning
environments. Space is provided to compare up to four resources/tools. The scope and depth of criteria are adequate to evaluate most online material. However, the list is not
intended to be exhaustive. The user is encouraged to make use of the list on a best fit basis and to add or subtract criteria to meet the needs of his or her teaching/learning context.

CRITERIA
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The resource meets accessibility guidelines (e.g. local
accessibility legislation and/or W3C WCAG 2.0 standards)
The resource is designed to address the needs of diverse users,
their various literacies, and capabilities, thereby widening
opportunities for participation in learning
Proper use of the resource does not require equipment beyond
what is typically available to instructors and students (computer
with built-in speakers and microphone, internet connection, etc.)
Use of the resources does not require a purchase that is likely to
pose a financial burden on students and/or instructors
INTERACTIVITY
The resource promotes active learning, class participation, and/or
collaboration
The resource provides opportunities for students to assess their
learning (e.g. a video or PowerPoint presentation with built-in
checks for understanding)
The resource has the capacity to support a community of learning
through both asynchronous and synchronous opportunities for
communication, interactivity, and transfer of meaning between
users
Instructors can control learner anonymity; the resource provides
technical solutions for holding learners accountable for their
actions
CULTURAL RELEVANCE AND SENSITIVITY
The resource establishes inclusion through classroom activities
The resource facilitates an attitude of acceptance and respect for
others’ opinions
The resource enhances meaning through collaborative
experiences
The resource engenders competence through self-assessment
TECHNICAL
 This Checklist for Evaluating Online Tools and Resources is meant to serve as a useful set of questions to for evaluation tools and resources, particularly for online learning
environments. Space is provided to compare up to four resources/tools. The scope and depth of criteria are adequate to evaluate most online material. However, the list is not
intended to be exhaustive. The user is encouraged to make use of the list on a best fit basis and to add or subtract criteria to meet the needs of his or her teaching/learning context.

CRITERIA
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The resource can be embedded (as an object via HTML code) or
fully integrated (e.g. LTI- compliant resources) into an LMS while
maintaining full functionality of the resource.
Users can effectively utilize the resource with any standard, up-to-
date operating system.
Users can effectively utilize the resource with any standard, up-to-
date browser
The resource can be accessed, either through the download of an
app or via a mobile browser, regardless of the mobile operating
system and device. Design of the mobile resource fully takes into
consideration the constraints of a smaller-sized screen.
There is little to no functional difference between the mobile and
the desktop version, regardless of the device used to access it. No
difference in functionality between apps designed for different
mobile operating systems.
Offers an offline mode: Core features of the resource can be
accessed and utilized even when offline, maintaining functionality
and content.
Users can archive, save, or import and export content or activity
data in a variety of formats
The resource is widely known and popular, it’s likely that most
learners are familiar with the resource and have basic technical
competence with it
TEACHING PRESENCE
The resource has easy-to-use features that would significantly
improve an instructor’s ability to be present with learners via active
management, monitoring, engagement, and feedback
Instructor can monitor learners’ performance on a variety of
responsive measures. These measures can be accessed through
a user-friendly dashboard
LICENSING
The resource license permits educational use
 This Checklist for Evaluating Online Tools and Resources is meant to serve as a useful set of questions to for evaluation tools and resources, particularly for online learning
environments. Space is provided to compare up to four resources/tools. The scope and depth of criteria are adequate to evaluate most online material. However, the list is not
intended to be exhaustive. The user is encouraged to make use of the list on a best fit basis and to add or subtract criteria to meet the needs of his or her teaching/learning context.

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The license allows users to modify or adapt the material
CURRENCY
The resource content is appropriately current
Links in the resource are appropriately current
Links in the resource are live and do not lead to dead ends

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