A Rubric for Evaluating
The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL).
Beginning (1)
Developing (2)
Accomplished (3)
Score
Overall Aesthetics (This refers to the Owl page itself, not the external resources linked to it.) 29
Overall Visual Appeal
Graphic elements are not applicable to content and to the understanding the lesson. Variations in font selection and size are not appropriate to headings and text.
Graphic elements are applicable to content of the lesson. Variations in font selection and size are appropriate to headings and text.
Graphic elements are applicable to content and to the understanding of the lesson. Variations in
font selection and size are appropriate to headings and text.
2
Navigation & Flow
Getting through the lesson is confusing and unconventional. Pages can't be found easily and/or the way back isn't clear.
There are a few places where the learner can get lost and not know where to go next.
Navigation is seamless. It is always clear to the learner what all the pieces are and how to get to them.
3
Mechanical Aspects
There are more than 5 broken links, misplaced or missing images, badly sized tables, misspellings and/or grammatical errors.
There are some broken links, misplaced or missing images, badly sized tables, misspellings and/or grammatical errors.
No mechanical problems noted.
3
Introduction
Motivational Effectiveness of Introduction
The introduction is purely factual, with no appeal to relevance or social importance
The introduction relates somewhat to the learner's interests and/or describes a compelling question or problem.
The introduction draws the reader into the lesson by relating to the learner's interests or goals and/or engagingly describing a compelling question or problem.
2
Cognitive Effectiveness of the Introduction
The introduction doesn't prepare the reader for what is to come, or build on what the learner already knows.
The 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 and effectively prepares the learner by foreshadowing what the lesson is about.
3
Task (The task is the end result of student efforts... not the steps involved in getting there.)
Connection of Task to Standards
The task is not related to standards.
The task is referenced to standards but is not clearly connected to what students must know and be able to do to achieve proficiency of those standards.
The task is referenced to standards and is clearly connected to what students must know and be able to do to achieve proficiency of those standards.
3
Cognitive Level of the Task
Task requires simply comprehending or retelling of information found on web pages and answering factual questions.
Task is enganging but is limited in its significance to students' lives. The task requires analysis of information and/or putting together information from several sources.
Task is engaging, and elicits thinking that goes beyond memorization. The task requires synthesis of multiple sources of information, and/or taking a position, and/or going beyond the data given and making a generalization or creative product.
2
Process (The process is the step-by-step description of how students will accomplish the task.)
Clarity of Process
Process is not clearly stated. Students would not know exactly what they were supposed to do just from reading this.
Some directions are given, but there is missing information. Students might be confused.
Every step is clearly stated. Most students would know exactly where they are at each step of the process and know what to do next.
3
Scaffolding of Process
The process lacks strategies and organizational tools needed for students to gain the knowledge needed to complete the task.
Activities are of little significance to one another and/or to the accomplishment of the task.
Strategies and organizational tools embedded in the process are insufficient to ensure that all students will gain the knowledge needed to complete the task.
Some of the activities do not relate specifically to the accomplishment of the task.
The process provides students coming in at different entry levels with strategies and organizational tools to access and gain the knowledge needed to complete the task.
Activities are clearly related and designed to take the students from basic knowledge to higher level thinking.
Checks for understanding are built in to assess whether students are getting it.
2
Resources (Note: you should evaluate all resources linked to the page, even if they are in sections other than the Process block. Also note that books, video and other off-line resources can and should be used where appropriate.)
Relevance & Quantity of Resources
Resources provided are not sufficient for students to accomplish the task.
OR
There are too many resources for learners to look at in a reasonable time.
There is some connection between the resources and the information needed for students to accomplish the task. Some resources don't add anything new.
There is a clear and meaningful connection between all the resources and the information needed for students to accomplish the task. Every resource carries its weight.
3
Evaluation
Clarity of Evaluation Criteria
Criteria for success are not described.
Criteria for success are at least partially described.
Criteria for success are clearly stated in the form of a rubric. Criteria include qualitative as well as quantitative descriptors.
The evaluation instrument clearly measures what students must know and be able to do to accomplish the task.
3
Total Score
29
Dodge, Bernie. 2001. Technology Challenge Grants: Triton and Patterns Project San Diego City Schools. Retrieved October 7, 2007 from: http://webquest.sdsu.edu/webquestrubric.html.
A Rubric for Evaluating
INTERLINK Language Centers.
Beginning (1)
Developing (2)
Accomplished (3)
Score
Overall Aesthetics (This refers to the INTERLINK page itself, not the external resources linked to it.) 22
Overall Visual Appeal
Graphic elements are not applicable to content and to the understanding the lesson. Variations in font selection and size are not appropriate to headings and text.
Graphic elements are applicable to content of the lesson. Variations in font selection and size are appropriate to headings and text.
Graphic elements are applicable to content and to the understanding of the lesson. Variations in font selection and size are appropriate to headings and text.
2
Navigation & Flow
Getting through the lesson is confusing and unconventional. Pages can't be found easily and/or the way back isn't clear.
There are a few places where the learner can get lost and not know where to go next.
Navigation is seamless. It is always clear to the learner what all the pieces are and how to get to them.
2
Mechanical Aspects
There are more than 5 broken links, misplaced or missing images, badly sized tables, misspellings and/or grammatical errors.
There are some broken links, misplaced or missing images, badly sized tables, misspellings and/or grammatical errors.
No mechanical problems noted.
3
Introduction
Motivational Effectiveness of Introduction
The introduction is purely factual, with no appeal to relevance or social importance
The introduction relates somewhat to the learner's interests and/or describes a compelling question or problem.
The introduction draws the reader into the lesson by relating to the learner's interests or goals and/or engagingly describing a compelling question or problem.
1
Cognitive Effectiveness of the Introduction
The introduction doesn't prepare the reader for what is to come, or build on what the learner already knows.
The 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 and effectively prepares the learner by foreshadowing what the lesson is about.
1
Task (The task is the end result of student efforts... not the steps involved in getting there.)
Connection of Task to Standards
The task is not related to standards.
The task is referenced to standards but is not clearly connected to what students must know and be able to do to achieve proficiency of those standards.
The task is referenced to standards and is clearly connected to what students must know and be able to do to achieve proficiency of those standards.
2
Cognitive Level of the Task
Task requires simply comprehending or retelling of information found on web pages and answering factual questions.
Task is enganging but is limited in its significance to students' lives. The task requires analysis of information and/or putting together information from several sources.
Task is engaging, and elicits thinking that goes beyond memorization. The task requires synthesis of multiple sources of information, and/or taking a position, and/or going beyond the data given and making a generalization or creative product.
2
Process (The process is the step-by-step description of how students will accomplish the task.)
Clarity of Process
Process is not clearly stated. Students would not know exactly what they were supposed to do just from reading this.
Some directions are given, but there is missing information. Students might be confused.
Every step is clearly stated. Most students would know exactly where they are at each step of the process and know what to do next.
2
Scaffolding of Process
The process lacks strategies and organizational tools needed for students to gain the knowledge needed to complete the task.
Activities are of little significance to one another and/or to the accomplishment of the task.
Strategies and organizational tools embedded in the process are insufficient to ensure that all students will gain the knowledge needed to complete the task.
Some of the activities do not relate specifically to the accomplishment of the task.
The process provides students coming in at different entry levels with strategies and organizational tools to access and gain the knowledge needed to complete the task.
Activities are clearly related and designed to take the students from basic knowledge to higher level thinking.
Checks for understanding are built in to assess whether students are getting it.
2
Resources (Note: you should evaluate all resources linked to the page, even if they are in sections other than the Process block. Also note that books, video and other off-line resources can and should be used where appropriate.)
Relevance & Quantity of Resources
Resources provided are not sufficient for students to accomplish the task.
OR
There are too many resources for learners to look at in a reasonable time.
There is some connection between the resources and the information needed for students to accomplish the task. Some resources don't add anything new.
There is a clear and meaningful connection between all the resources and the information needed for students to accomplish the task. Every resource carries its weight.
2
Evaluation
Clarity of Evaluation Criteria
Criteria for success are not described.
Criteria for success are at least partially described.
Criteria for success are clearly stated in the form of a rubric. Criteria include qualitative as well as quantitative descriptors.
The evaluation instrument clearly measures what students must know and be able to do to accomplish the task.
3
Total Score
22
Dodge, Bernie. 2001. Technology Challenge Grants: Triton and Patterns Project San Diego City Schools. Retrieved October 7, 2007 from: http://webquest.sdsu.edu/webquestrubric.html
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Technology Tools Assessment in the Classroom
Fire Fox:
Fire fox is an Internet web browser that is used by the School of Education. It is much more effective than the Internet explorer. It is better at not letting viruses enter and ruin your computer.
Rating: 5
MOODLE:
The MOODLE is a website for teachers to post the syllabus for the students taking the course or subjects of the class. It is an effective tool to use for uploading assignments instead of turning in papers. It features grades, assignments, assignment examples, and collaboration sessions with the students and teacher. The collaboration sessions can be asynchronous and synchronous with the teacher and students.
Rating: 5
Google Pages:
The Google Pages is similar to tripod where anyone can feature his or her lesson plan ideas. It features an e-portfolio that showcases a student’s class assignment. It features the teaching standards for technology and how each assignment is aligned to one of those standards.
Rating: 5
Nice Net:
Nice Net is a place where you can collaborate with your fellow group members and share ideas. It is a highway of open communication with students and teacher. Lesson plan ideas can be posted onto Nice Net for your group members to view.
Rating: 5
Del.icio.us List:
The del.icio.us list is similar to yahoo briefcase where you can store URL’S. It is different in a where you can share your URL’S with others. The yahoo briefcase is only used for personal use. They both save and hold data or information to be used at a later time.
Rating: 5
Diigo Slide Show:
Diigo features picture slide shows. It features presentation slide shows with music. It can link the URL’s from the del.icio.us list and be able to access it for a presentation.
Rating: 5
Protopage:
Protopage is weblog that has more than one feature. It is an all around informational blog. It features things like the news, the weather, post its, and web links. A student can link any kind of websites imaginable.
Rating: 5
Blogger (Gmail weblog):
The Blogger is a special feature of gmail. The blogger is designed for anyone to share his or her assignments and assessments. The students’ work can be posted for all to view.
Rating: 5
Fire Fox:
Fire fox is an Internet web browser that is used by the School of Education. It is much more effective than the Internet explorer. It is better at not letting viruses enter and ruin your computer.
Rating: 5
MOODLE:
The MOODLE is a website for teachers to post the syllabus for the students taking the course or subjects of the class. It is an effective tool to use for uploading assignments instead of turning in papers. It features grades, assignments, assignment examples, and collaboration sessions with the students and teacher. The collaboration sessions can be asynchronous and synchronous with the teacher and students.
Rating: 5
Google Pages:
The Google Pages is similar to tripod where anyone can feature his or her lesson plan ideas. It features an e-portfolio that showcases a student’s class assignment. It features the teaching standards for technology and how each assignment is aligned to one of those standards.
Rating: 5
Nice Net:
Nice Net is a place where you can collaborate with your fellow group members and share ideas. It is a highway of open communication with students and teacher. Lesson plan ideas can be posted onto Nice Net for your group members to view.
Rating: 5
Del.icio.us List:
The del.icio.us list is similar to yahoo briefcase where you can store URL’S. It is different in a where you can share your URL’S with others. The yahoo briefcase is only used for personal use. They both save and hold data or information to be used at a later time.
Rating: 5
Diigo Slide Show:
Diigo features picture slide shows. It features presentation slide shows with music. It can link the URL’s from the del.icio.us list and be able to access it for a presentation.
Rating: 5
Protopage:
Protopage is weblog that has more than one feature. It is an all around informational blog. It features things like the news, the weather, post its, and web links. A student can link any kind of websites imaginable.
Rating: 5
Blogger (Gmail weblog):
The Blogger is a special feature of gmail. The blogger is designed for anyone to share his or her assignments and assessments. The students’ work can be posted for all to view.
Rating: 5
Monday, October 22, 2007
Assessment of the Assistive/Adaptive Technology
Assistive Technology has been used in the Mainland USA for many years. Assistive Technology on Guam I know is not as advanced as the Mainland USA. I have not seen any type of Computerized Assistive Technology in the Special Education Classes to help or assist the students with a disability. There is an abundance of these students in Guam Public System that are not receiving the technological assistance they need. The government has no money for Education and that could why Technology has not really moved forward. There is GSAT located in Dean Circle Guam’s Assistive Technology for people with a disability. There are some devices that are used by the adults for the hearing impaired, vision impaired, and those with a physical disability. The foundation that makes dreams come true for those with a terminal illness is the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Watching the Assistive/Adaptive Technology Video was an amazing thing if Guam could only do that for our GPSS students.
The lesson plan will definitely have to be revised to meet the needs of each and every student. It should be revised according to the students Individualized Evaluation Plan (IEP). The IEP consist of the student’s level of reading, writing, math, social studies, science, physical ability, and cognitive ability. There are the students Goals and Objectives that is suppose to be met throughout the school year. There is also the student’s modifications checklist to follow too. In comparison to the other lesson plan technology was/will be used. In contrast this lesson plan will require more accommodating technological ideas and activities including all students.
The activities are to be modified to meet the needs of the students. The students could work in groups of two or four. By pairing the students in groups it could eliminate any student anxiety or nervousness by working alone. The groups could be given more time to finish their activities. Hands on or tactile group activities will be an effective way to promote student learning. The activity assignment can be cut into half. The assessment could be writing a journal, oral questioning, take turns reading paragraphs from a book, present the group work for the activity, it can incorporate creative arts, music, and the activity can include movement or extensive research from the computer. The activity ideas for art, music or a song can be taken from the internet.
The lesson plan must be revised to include all disabled students so that No Child is Left Behind (NCLB). There are laws four Public Laws that protect and ensure equal opportunity for children with a disability. The first public law is P.L. 93-112 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This law mandated that people with a disability could not be excluded from a program or activity receiving federal funds. The second public law is Education for all Handicapped Children Act of 1975. The law allows individuals to function to the fullest of their capacity in the least restrictive environment. It mandated free appropriate education and it mandated an IEP. The third public law is IDEA 1990 Individuals with Disability Amendment Education. It mandated the change of mainstream to inclusion. It changed Handicapped to Disabilities. It increased parental involvement. The fourth public law is The Americans with a Disability Act of 1990. It mandated accessible ramps. It mandated no person shall be excluded from any program or activity receiving federal funds. During an IEP meeting a student’s lawyer, the parents, and the student will be present to ensure the student is receiving the proper services. This is why it is important that students with a disability be accommodated for in the classroom. A person can be put into prison or pay a fine for breaking any one of the laws listed above. If I were a person with a disability I know I would want to be treated fairly. The criteria I would use list down the student’s goals and objectives that need to be met and create a checklist of the activities the student was able to perform or try again.
I think this lesson plan this time around is going to be a bit more challenging. I figure if I learn form it now it will help me in the future. This can only increase my skills when working with students with a disability. I know it is not going to be easy to do on my own not like working in a group. I have to try doing the lesson plan activity all by myself with the help of others of course. This will be an experience to remember for always.
The lesson plan will definitely have to be revised to meet the needs of each and every student. It should be revised according to the students Individualized Evaluation Plan (IEP). The IEP consist of the student’s level of reading, writing, math, social studies, science, physical ability, and cognitive ability. There are the students Goals and Objectives that is suppose to be met throughout the school year. There is also the student’s modifications checklist to follow too. In comparison to the other lesson plan technology was/will be used. In contrast this lesson plan will require more accommodating technological ideas and activities including all students.
The activities are to be modified to meet the needs of the students. The students could work in groups of two or four. By pairing the students in groups it could eliminate any student anxiety or nervousness by working alone. The groups could be given more time to finish their activities. Hands on or tactile group activities will be an effective way to promote student learning. The activity assignment can be cut into half. The assessment could be writing a journal, oral questioning, take turns reading paragraphs from a book, present the group work for the activity, it can incorporate creative arts, music, and the activity can include movement or extensive research from the computer. The activity ideas for art, music or a song can be taken from the internet.
The lesson plan must be revised to include all disabled students so that No Child is Left Behind (NCLB). There are laws four Public Laws that protect and ensure equal opportunity for children with a disability. The first public law is P.L. 93-112 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This law mandated that people with a disability could not be excluded from a program or activity receiving federal funds. The second public law is Education for all Handicapped Children Act of 1975. The law allows individuals to function to the fullest of their capacity in the least restrictive environment. It mandated free appropriate education and it mandated an IEP. The third public law is IDEA 1990 Individuals with Disability Amendment Education. It mandated the change of mainstream to inclusion. It changed Handicapped to Disabilities. It increased parental involvement. The fourth public law is The Americans with a Disability Act of 1990. It mandated accessible ramps. It mandated no person shall be excluded from any program or activity receiving federal funds. During an IEP meeting a student’s lawyer, the parents, and the student will be present to ensure the student is receiving the proper services. This is why it is important that students with a disability be accommodated for in the classroom. A person can be put into prison or pay a fine for breaking any one of the laws listed above. If I were a person with a disability I know I would want to be treated fairly. The criteria I would use list down the student’s goals and objectives that need to be met and create a checklist of the activities the student was able to perform or try again.
I think this lesson plan this time around is going to be a bit more challenging. I figure if I learn form it now it will help me in the future. This can only increase my skills when working with students with a disability. I know it is not going to be easy to do on my own not like working in a group. I have to try doing the lesson plan activity all by myself with the help of others of course. This will be an experience to remember for always.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
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