Web Quest Rubric and CSO'S

1.4--Students will use technological tools and

other resources to locate, select, and organize information.

1.8--Students will organize data, information,

and ideas into useful forms for analysis or for presentation.

2.1--Students will plan and make written, oral,

and visual presentations for a variety of purposes and audiences.

4.6--Students will identify tasks that require a

coordinated effort and work with others to complete those tasks.

4.7--Students will identify and apply practices that

preserve and enhance the safety and health of self and others.

Overall visual appeal -2 points

Graphic elements sometimes, but not always, contribute to the understanding of concepts, ideas and relationships. There is some variation in type size, color, and layout.

Navigation and flow- 4 points

Navigation is seamless. It is always clear to the learner what all the pieces are and how to get to them.

Mechanical aspects- 2 points

No mechanical problems noted.

Motivational effectiveness of introduction- 1 point

The introduction relates somewhat to the learner's interests and/or describes a compelling question or problem.

Cognitive effectiveness of the introduction-2 points

The introduction builds on learner's prior knowledge and effectively prepares the learner by foreshadowing what the lesson is about.

Connection of task to standards- 4 points

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.

Cognitive level of the task 6 points

Task is doable and engaging, and elicits thinking that goes beyond rote comprehension. 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

Clarity of process 4 points

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.

Scaffolding of process-6 points

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.

Richness of process- 2 points

Different roles are assigned to help students understand different perspectives and/or share responsibility in accomplishing the task.

Relevance & quantity of resources- 2 points

Connection between the resources and the information needed for students to accomplish the task. Some resources don't add anything new.

Quality of resources 4 points

Links make excellent use of the web's timeliness and colorfulness.

Varied resources provide enough meaningful information for students to think deeply.

Clarity of evaluation criteria-6 points

Criteria for success are clearly stated in the form of a rubric. Criteria include qualitative as well as quantitative descriptors.

45/50 score