Learning+Point+-+Website+Review

Alison Padilla-Teruel “Learning Point - Website Review”

In reviewing a website the key elements are authority, purpose, coverage, currency, objectivity, and accuracy regarding the topic of collaboration. As well as how the website’s design and navigability facilitates the search for the user.

**Authority** When it comes to the website [|http://www.learningpt.org] and the evaluation of the authority aspect, it is fair to judge it as credible. Authority refers to who (person, institution or organization) is responsible for the website and how qualified they are to do so. The learning point website is powered by an organization called Learning Points Associates; they are a not for profit organization. The site offers the organization’s contact information, and a list of its members accompanied by their detailed contact information. It provides option of contacting them by phone, e-mail, and a mail address. Most members of the organization’s senior staff have Ed.D.’s and Ph.D.’s, providing reassurance to the site visitor about their expertise.

**Purpose** Another element to consider is purpose; it deals with the site’s intent. The [|http://www.learningpt.org] website offers solutions for workforce productivity and education. Its purpose is to provide support and deliver technical assistance based on a scientific approach to problem solving. It offers teaching and learning improvement. The website does offer tools to better teaching and learning; some of those resources are free and others are sold in the website (literacy programs). The name is indicative of the website’s purpose and it is well organized. All products are accessible. It also provides a very efficient search engine powered by google.

**Coverage** The next element to discuss is coverage; it involves the in depth and comprehensive coverage of a topic. The learning point website is a valuable resource for professionals familiar with the field of education and the concept of collaboration. It provides information on the impact of collaboration and it is geared to promote the organization services. It also provides “outside” information such as research from other organizations and individuals outside the learning point organization.

**Currency** Then there is the element of currency, how current the information is and how often it is updated. The earliest date available as a reference for this is the year 2000; the website has a press release archive. The only indication that the website is updated and kept current is the “upcoming events section”.

**Objectivity** The element of objectivity applies to how clear and unbiased the site is. The learning point website can be described as objective. It presents the information in a neutral manner and allows the user to find resources from other organizations through their search engine. It does include some advertising; it sells educational products developed by the learning point organization.

**Accuracy** In addition, there is the element of accuracy; it is concerned with how accurate the information is. The learning point website is a reliable one; it provides references for all the information presented. Most of the content presented is research based and it provides links to other institutions dedicated to the topic of collaboration.

**Design and Navigability** Lastly, the element of design and navigability deals with how user-friendly the website is. The learning point website has a smart design and its navigation is simple. The main content is in the middle and it captures your eye when you load it. The information and links to their affiliates is to the sides. The buttons are very obvious and explicit; overall it has a straightforward design; the site map is useful and simply outlined.

The website [|http://www.learningpt.org] is a valuable tool for professionals. I would recommend it to colleagues in the process of expanding their knowledge about collaboration or looking for new resources. I would not recommend it for those who want to learn about collaboration and encounter the collaboration concept for the first time. It is useful in the sense that the website provides professional services available through a team of consultants. Overall, the website offers guidance and an excellent source. It offers enrichment for professionals in the areas of interaction and implementation.

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