Web- based Instructional Problem Solving

Name:

Site Name:

URL:

This rubric presents the evaluation guidelines for the Ed.TE 233 semester project. According to Bernie Dodge, evaluatinga web site against a rubric "...will help you pinpoint theways in which your (project) isn't doing everything it could do."

 

Developing

Accomplished

Comments and Score
Points Possible

 Score 1 to 5

 Score 6 to 10

Enter comments and scores below.
Visual Appeal There are a few graphic elements. There is some variation in type size, color, and layout. Appealing graphic elements are included appropriately. Differences in type size and/or color are used well.  

Introduction:

Motivational Effectiveness

Introduction relates somewhat to the learner's interests and/or describes a compelling question or problem. The Introduction draws the reader into the web site by relating to the learner's interests or goals and/or engagingly describing a compelling question or problem.  

Introduction:

Cognitive Effectiveness

Introduction makes some reference to learner's prior knowledge and previews to some extent what the lesson is about. The Introduction builds on learner's prior knowledge by explicitly mentioning important concepts or principles, and effectively prepares the learner for the lesson by foreshadowing new concepts and principles.  

User Task:

Cognitive Level

Task requires awareness of information and/or putting together information from several sources. Task requires processing information, and/or operating in appropriate ways that facilitate activities.  

User Task:

Technical Requirements

Task requires awareness of equipment and procedures. Task requires a working knowledge of equipment and procedures in preparation for more in-depth learning.  

Process:

Clarity

Some directions are given, but there is missing information. Students might be confused. Every step is clearly stated. Most students would know exactly how they are expected to behave and perform.  

Process:

Depth

Information is given but more complex processing activities required. Students are required to process information that relates to activities performed in class.  

Resources:

Quality

Moderate number of resources used. Many resources are provided including use of the Internet, databases or newsmedia.  

Resources:

Quantity

Resurces give information not ordinarily found in a classroom.

Resources and links make excellent use of the information not found in text material.

Appropriate use of the Internet and web-based instruction is available.

 

Evaluation:

Clarity

Criteria for success are at least partially described. Criteria for gradations of success are clearly stated, perhaps in the form of a rubric for self-, peer-, or teacher use.  

Total Score:

Grading:

  • A score of 80 points and above is considered "Outstanding" and the project should be awarded the highest marks (A+).
  • A score of 65 to 79 is considered to be "Excellent" and the project should be given an A grade.
  • A score of 50 to 64 is an accomplished project and a B+ is recommended.
  • A score of 40 to 49 shows that the project needs more development and a B grade or lower should be given.

Credit for the basic content of thisrubric goes to Bernie Dodge.