Listserv Evaluation Form

Student's Name:____________________________________  Date ________________________

List Name_____________________

Subscription Address ______________________________________________________

List Address ___________________________________________________

What kind of message load does the list generate? Will I be able to keep up with reading, answering, and deleting my mail?
     (An overflowing mailbox is a hassle and can get your account "frozen" or cause problems for the entire system.)

     On average, how many messages per week? ______________________

What type of "tone" is set on the list? Formal, informal, techie, civilian?
     (Some lists are higher ed oriented; some--like the ADHD list are parent/student advocate oriented, etc.)

     What is the tone of this listserv? _____________________________________________________________________

 What are the list policies for message posting?
     (Some lists welcome project postings and postings from other lists; all have some sort of policy on types of messages --read the
     welcome docs that you receive upon subscribing.)

    What were restrictions placed on posting? ________________________________________________________________

 What types of collaborative opportunities does the list offer?
     (Some, like iecc and kidsphere offer many projects at all levels; others, like kidlink are targeted at ages 10-15; others are more
     philosophical or technological in nature and do more discussion of issues underlying tech or telecomm.)

     What age group and/or subject matter is targeted in this list? ____________________________________________________

 .Most important, does the list meet your needs (emotional as well as professional :-)
     (Some lists are warm and fuzzy; some are ... cold and furless???)

     Did this list list fulfill your expectations? Why or why not? _______________________________________________________

     Who if anyone would you recommend this list to? _____________________________________________________________

     modified from "Critique Questions"--by Lynne Sueoka   http://kalama.doe.hawaii.edu/~kealahou/critique.html

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