WHY LEARN TO EVALUATE WEB SITES? No one controls or verifies the vast majority of information posted on the Internet. With a little money and 30 minutes, almost anyone can publish a basic Web page. Although some sites have editorial staff and experts to ensure accuracy and quality, many do not. Choosing quality Web sites to use in your classroom or for lesson preparation can be a time consuming endeavor. You can make that endeavor easier and more successful, however, by using COCOA P (and your instincts) to find the class among the trash on the Internet! COCOA P: C = Coverage O = Objectivity C = Currency O = Origin (Author) A = Accuracy P = Purpose Next: Coverage