EVALUATION RUBRICS for EDCI 396C Assignment # 1, Reflections (20%)
Evaluating your Postings to the Reflections in the Discussion Forums
A discussion forum presents an opportunity for your voice to be heard. You will find different reflections through out each Module for the course to which you can post a reflection.
Grading of your postings will be based on the following criteria:
Criteria Score
The posting makes a thoughtful contribution to the discussion that responds to the reflection question 0 1 2 3 4 5 Demonstrates understanding of the topic and the material covered 0 1 2 3 4 5 Responds creatively to other's ideas 0 1 2 3 4 5 Text is well written and free from mechanical errors (spelling, punctuation, grammar). Rules of netiquette are respected. 0 1 2 3 4 5
The above is based on an evaluation rubric from Natasha Boskic, Educational Technology Manager
The University of British Columbia, Faculty of Education.If you have any questions, or need further clarifications, please send me an email.
Assignment # 2, Educational Great Internet Sites (17%)
The objective is for you to take a critical look at the Web sites you find interesting, evaluate them, using the template supplied electronically and create a list that you will be able to use once the course is over.
Beginning
1
Developing
2
Proficient
3
Exemplary
4
Score
Web Site Evaluation Template
0 points
Includes little essential information about the chosen Web site.
3 point
Includes some essential information about the chosen Web site.
6 points
Includes essential information about the chosen Web site.
9 points
Covers chosen Web site completely and in depth.
Mechanics
0 points
Includes more than 5 grammatical errors, misspellings, punctuation errors.
1/2 point
Includes 3 - 4 grammatical errors, misspellings, punctuation errors.
1 point
Includes 2 -3 grammatical errors, misspellings, punctuation errors.
2 points
Grammer, spelling, punctuation, capitalization are correct. No errors in the text.
Chosen Sites
0 points
The Web sites chosen are not useful for educational purposes. The evaluator hasn't chosen any Web sites that will be useful in their teaching.
2 points
The Web sites chosen reflect some use for educational purposes. The evaluator has chosen a limited number of Web sites that will be useful in their teaching.
4 points
Most of the Web sites chosen are useful for educational purposes. The evaluator has chosen Web sites in some subject areas that will be useful in their teaching.
6 points
All the Web sites chosen are useful for educational purposes. The evaluator has chosen a variety of Web sites in various subject areas that will be useful in their teaching.
Assignment # 2 Rubrics is based on a form modified from Rubrics for Classroom Teachers - Online Professional Development found at http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/rubrics.shtml
Assignment # 3, Multimedia Project (15%)
The objective is for you to create a multimedia project for use in your particular discipline which will include such things as sound, graphics, text and if possible video clips ( due to the size of some video clips this may be impossible ).
Beginning
1
Developing
2
Proficient
3
Exemplary
4
Score
Content
0 points
Includes little essential information.
1 point
Includes some essential information with few citations and few facts.
2 points
Includes essential information with most sources properly cited. Includes enough elaboration to give readers an understanding of the topic.
3 points
Covers topic completely and in depth. Includes properly cited sources and complete information. Encourages readers to know more.
Technical Requiremnets
0 points
Includes 4 cards or less, few graphics from outside sources, few animations and advanced features.
1 point
Includes 8 cards or less, fewer than 3 graphics from outside sources, fewer than 3 animations and few advanced features, such as video, 3-D, or sound.
2 points
Includes at least 14 cards, at least 3 graphics from outside sources, at least 3 animations and some advanced features, such as video.
3 points
Includes at least 20 cards or more, at least 5 or more graphics from outside sources, 5 or more animations and several advanced features, such as video.
Mechanics
0 points
Includes more than 5 grammatical errors, misspellings, punctuation errors.
1 point
Includes 3 - 4 grammatical errors, misspellings, punctuation errors.
2 points
Includes 2 -3 grammatical errors, misspellings, punctuation errors.
3 points
Grammer, spelling, punctuation, capitalization are correct. No errors in the text.
Multimedia
0 points
Multimedia is absent from presentation.
1 point
Presentation uses 2 or more media, but technical difficulties seriously interfere with the viewer's ability to see, hear, or understand content.
2 points
Presentation blends 3 or more multimedia elements in a balanced, attractive, easy-to-follow format. With minor exceptions, all elements contribute rather than detract from the presentation's overall effectiveness.
3 points
Multimedia is used in creative and effective ways that exploit the particular strenghts of the chosen format. All elements make a contribution.
Organization 0 points
Titles and other important elements do not stand out. Slides do not progress in a logical order. Elements of the slides do not appear in the proper order. Bullets and other organizing aids are not used appropriately. There isn't any appropriate tilte, outline and conclusion slides.
1 point
Titles and other important elements slightly stand out. Some slides progress in a logical order. Some elements of the slides appear in the proper order. Some bullets and other organizing aids are used appropriately. There are some appropriate tilte, outline and conclusion slides.
2 points
Titles and other important elements mostly stand out. Most slides progress in a logical order. Most elements of the slides appear in the proper order. Most bullets and other organizing aids are used appropriately. There are appropriate tilte, outline and conclusion slides.
3 points
Titles and other important elements stand out. Slides progress in a logical order. Elements of the slides appear in the proper order. Bullets and other organizing aids are used appropriately. There are appropriate tilte, outline and conclusion slides.
Assignment # 3 Rubrics is based on a form modified from Rubrics for Classroom Teachers - Online Professional Development found at http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/rubrics.shtml
Assignment # 4, Create a Web Site (24%)
The objective is for you to create a Web Site based on an educational topic, publish it and use it in your school.
Beginning
1
Developing
2
Proficient
3
Exemplary
4
Score
Content 0 points
The Web site lacks a clear purpose or central theme.
The Web site points readers to some information resources which are inaccurate or misleading or inappropriate for the intended audience.
Several annotations are missing or do not describe what students will find at the site or do not include advanced organizer questions to assist students in navigating easily through sites to locate the needed information.
2 points
The theme or main idea of the Web site is vague and does not create a strong sense of purpose.
The Web site points readers to information that does not relate to the purpose or theme of the site. Information is incomplete or inaccurate.
A few of the annotations are missing or do not describe the resources clearly so that readers can navigate through sites easily and locate the needed information.
4 points
The purpose, theme, or main idea of the Web site is evident.
The Web site points readers to quality information resources. The content is informative and provides useful information to the reader.
There are clear annotations describing Web-based resources so that readers can navigate through the sites easily and locate the needed information.
6 points
The content is written clearly and concisely with a unique main idea, purpose, theme.
The Web site points readers to high quality, up to date resources. The content is highly informative and provides essential information to the reader.
Annotations include motivating questions and advanced organizers that provide the reader with a sense of what will be found on each page of the Web site.
Use of Grahics, Sound, Animation and Video
0 points
The photographs, sound and/or video are inappropriate for the content or are distracting decorations that create a busy feeling and detract from the content.
Audio and/or video files are not edited or exhibit inconsistent clarity or sound (too loud, too soft, garbled) and ineffectively enhance reflective statements. The audio and/or video files are inappropriate examples for the content. The background audio overpowers the primary audio.
No information is included concerning the size of the files when providing links to images, sounds, movies, or other files.
No use of creativity or original ideas is evident that enhances the content of the Web site in an innovative way.
1 point
A few of the photographs, sound and/or video are inappropriate for the content and do not create interest.
A few of the audio and/or video files are edited with inconsistent clarity or sound (too loud, too soft, garbled) and ineffectively enhance reflective statements, do not create interest, and are inappropriate examples for one or more teaching standards. A few files have background audio that overpowers the primary audio.
Information is included concerning the size of most of the files when providing links to images, sounds, movies, or other files.
Some use of creativity or original ideas is evident that enhances the content of the Web pages.
2 points
Most of the photographs, sound and/or video enhance the content and create interest.
Most of the photos, graphics, audio and/or video files are edited with only high quality shots or sound and effectively enhance the content and create interest. Background audio is kept in balance and does not overpower the primary audio.
Information is included concerning the size of most of the files when providing links to images, sounds, movies, or other files.
Most of the files show use of creativity and original ideas to enhance the content of the Web site.
3 points
All of the photographs, sound and/or video enhance the content and create interest.
All photos, graphics, audio and/or video files are edited with only high quality shots or sound with proper voice projection, appropriate language, and clear delivery. Background audio is kept in balance and does not overpower the primary audio.
Information is included concerning the size of the files when providing links to images, sounds, movies and other files.
Creativity and original ideas enhance the content of the Web site in an innovative way.
Internal and External Navigation
0 points
There are significant problems with menus, navigation links and internal links to sections of the Website and few or no connections back to the preceding pages or to the original index page.
Many external links to connecting Websites do not connect.
1 point
Some of the menus, navigation links and internal links to sections of the Website connect back to the home page and/or sitemap, but in other places the links do not connect to preceding pages or to the original index page.
Some of the external links to connecting Websites do not connect.
2 points
Most of the menus, navigation links and internal links to sections of the Website connect back to the home page and/or sitemap.
Most of the exteranl links to connecting Websites connect.
3 points
All of the menus, navigation links and all internal links and sections of the Website connect back to the home page and /or sitemap.
All external links to connecting Websites connect.
Layout and Text Elements 0 points
The text is extremely difficult to read due to inappropriate use of fonts, point size, bullets, italics, bold, and indentations for headings and sub-headings and body text. Many formatting tools are under- or over-utilized and decrease the readers' accessibility to the content. There are numerous format inconsistencies throughout the Website.
The layout uses horizontal and vertical white space inappropriately and the content appears cluttered.
The background and colours are distracting and decrease the readability of text.
1 point
The typography is difficult to read and uses too many different fonts, overuse of bold, bullets, italics or lack of appropriate indentations of text. Some formatting tools are under- or over-utilized and decrease the readers' accessibility to the content. There are several format inconsistencies throughout the Website.
The layout uses horizontal and vertical white space inappropriately in some places.
The background and colours are distracting in some places and decrease the readability of text.
2 points
Sometimes the typography is easy-to-read, but in a few places the use of fonts, point size, bullets, italics, bold, and indentations for headings and subheadings detract and do not enhance readability.
A few minor format inconsistencies decrease the readers' accessibility to the content.
The layout uses horizontal and vertical white space and appropriately in most places.
The background and colours ehnance the readability of text in most places.
3 points
The typography is easy-to-read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text.
Use of bullets, italics, bold, and indentations enhances readability.
Consistent format extends page-to-page. The layout uses horizontal and vertical white space appropriately.
The background and colours enhance the readability of the text.
Speed Web Pages Load 0 points
The Web page graphics and contents take a long time to download for the target audience due to excessively large graphics or too many graphic elements on a page or graphics that have not been optimised.
All images lack alt=tags.
1 point
The Web page graphics and contents do not download quickly for the target audience. Images are large and require a long time to download.
Most images do not include the alt=tags, and the alt=tags could be more descriptive.
2 points
The Web page graphics are generally small enough to download reasonably fast for the target audience. Graphics could be optimized by using height= and width= tags so text loads before images.
Most images include the alt=tags and the alt=tags are fairly decriptive.
3 points
The Web page graphics are small in byte-size or optimised by providing image height= and width= tags, and pages download quickly for the target audience.
Descriptive alt=tags for each image provide text-only users with a good idea of what is shown in each graphic.
Writing Mechanics 0 points The text has many errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling requiring major editing and revision. (more than 6 errors) 1 point The text has errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling requiring editing and revision. (4 or more errors) 2 points The text has a few errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling requiring minor editing and revision. 3 points The text has no errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling. Contact Person, Reference to EDCI 396C and Update Information. 0 points
No reference to the author, EDCI 396C or update information.
1 point
The Web site includes only one of the 3 criteria.
2 points
The Web site includes 2 of the 3 criteria.
3 points
The Web site includes a working Email link to the author of it, a hyperlink to EDCI 396C and its creation date.
Assignment # 4 Rubrics was modified from a Web site evaluation rubrics found at http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/teachnet/four/eval_g4.html
Assignment # 5, Implementation Project (24%)
Plan your own Internet Web based PROJECT and answer "How will you use the Internet Knowledge you have gained during the course in your classroom and/or educational setting to further the education of your students ?
The objective is to encourage you to search out the Web and find a place or places you can use in your classroom, example, Space - a particular planet, or take a topic from any of the BC Ministry of Education, Integrated Resource Package's and find where you can go on the Web to support it.
Beginning
1
Developing
2
Proficient
3
Exemplary
4
Score
Overall Visual Appeal
0 points
There are a few or no graphic elements. Background interferes with readability.
1 point
Graphic elements are present but do not contribute to the overall appeal. Follows proper style with no attempt to add other features.
2 points
Graphic elements sometimes, but not always, contribute to the understanding of concepts, ideas and relationships. There is some variation in type size, colour and layout.
3 points
Appropriate and thematic graphic elements are used to make visual connections that contribute to the undersatnding of concepts, ideas and relationships. Differences in type size and/or colour are used well and consistently.
Introduction
0 points
Introduction doesn't prepare the reader for what is to come, or build on what the learner already knows.
1 point
Introduction makes some reference to learner's prior knowledge and previews to some extent what the Web Quest is about.
2 points
Introduction makes reference to learner's prior knowledge and prepares the learner for the Web Quest by outlining new concepts and principles.
3 points
Introduction builds on learner's prior knowledge by explicity mentoring important concepts or principles, and effectively preparing the learner for the Web Quest.
Task 0 points
Task requires simply comprehending Web pages and answering questions.
1 point
Task requires putting together infromation from several resources.
2 points
Task requires analysis of information, putting together information from several resources.
3 points
Task requires synthesis of multiple sources of infromation going beyond the data given.
Process 0 points
Process is not clearly stated. Students would not know what they were supposed to do.
1 point
Some directions are given, but there is missing information. Students might be confused.
2 points
Steps are clearly stated. Most students would know where to start.
3 points
Every step is clearly stated. Students should know exactly where they were in the process and what to do next.
Resources 0 points Few online resources used. Links to sites and materials are not directly connected to the assignment and does not provide information for students to analyze or interpret. Links are mundane. They lead to information that can be found in a classroom encyclopedia. 1 point Moderate number of resources used. Some resources reflect the features of the Web that makes it particularly useful. Information listed some irrelevant materials and many do not encourage reflection. Some links carry information not ordinarily found in the classroom. 2 points Many resources provided. Uses the Web to access at least some of the following: interactivity, multiple perspectives and current information. Links make good use of the Web's resources. 3 points All information listed is relevant information; puts meaning of the problem in personal, social or community perspectives; sources are at an appropriate reading level for students. Links make excellent use of the Web's resources. Contact Person, Reference to EDCI 396C and Update Information. 0 points
No reference to the author, EDCI 396C or update information.
1 point
The Web site includes only one of the 3 criteria.
2 points
The Web site includes 2 of the 3 criteria.
3 points
The Web site includes a working Email link to the author, a hyperlink to EDCI 396C and its creation date.
Evaluation 0 points
Students have no idea of how they will b evaluated.
1 point
Criteria for success are at least partially described.
2 points
Criteria for success are well stated, with form or checklist for teacher use.
3 points
Criteria for success are clearly stated, perhaps in the form of a rubric for self-, peer-, or teacher use.
Conclusion 0 points
Minimal conclusion. No mention of student think or symetry to introduction.
1 point
Sums up the experiences and learning that was undertaken.
2 points
Sums up the overall experiences, returning to the introduction ideas, but does not transfer outside scope of project.
3 points
Clear tie-in to the introduction. Suggests how the students' learning could transfer to other domains or issues.
Assignment # 5 Rubrics was modified from WebQuest evaluation rubrics found at Learning The Faith: Class Rubrics: Webquest, http://learningthefaith.com/rubrics/r_webquest.html and TIK2O WebQuest Rubric, http://www.tvdsb.on.ca/banting/tik2o/unit_4/webquestrubric.html
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