Distinguished - Describes the learning activity designed by including a thorough and expertly crafted explanation of the grade level, subject area, and learning objectives.

Proficient - Describes the learning activity designed by including a sufficiently thorough explanation of the grade level, subject area, and learning objectives.

Basic - Describes the learning activity designed by including a rudimentary explanation of the grade level, subject area, and learning objectives.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe the learning activity designed by including an  incomplete explanation of the grade level, subject area, and learning objectives. 

Non-Performance - Assignment is either nonexistent or fails to describe the learning activity.

Distinguished - Identifies entirely relevant and creative instructional method(s) for the described learning activity, demonstrating a clear understanding of the concepts outlined in the text.

Proficient - Identifies mostly relevant instructional method(s) for the described learning activity, demonstrating  a general understanding of the concepts outlined in the text.

Basic - Identifies somewhat relevant instructional method(s) for the described learning activity, demonstrating a rudimentary understanding of the concepts outlined in the text.

Below Expectations - Attempts to identify instructional method(s) for the described learning activity, but selected methods are entirely irrelevant to the learning activity, demonstrating a lack of understanding of the concepts outlined in the text. 

Non-Performance - The paper is either nonexistent or fails to describe the method(s) selected.

Distinguished - Thoroughly evaluates the instructional method selection, skillfully using the “Methods Selection Checklist”.  Evaluation demonstrates an expert understanding of the concepts outlined in the text.

Proficient - Sufficiently evaluates the instructional method selection, using the “Methods Selection Checklist”.  Evaluation demonstrates a strong understanding of the concepts outlined in the text.

Basic - Evaluates the instructional method selection, using the “Methods Selection Checklist”.  Evaluation demonstrates a rudimentary understanding of the concepts outlined in the text.

Below Expectations - Attempts to evaluate the instructional method selection, but does not use the “Methods Selection Checklist ”.  Attempted evaluation demonstrates a significantly limited understanding of the concepts outlined in the text.

Non-Performance - The paper is either nonexistent or fails to provide an evaluation of the instructional methods selection.

Distinguished - Lists the technology (-ies) being used and applies accurate and compelling information on teaching, learning, and technology to deliver an expert justification for incorporating the technology(-ies).

Proficient - Lists the technology (-ies) being used and applies accurate information on teaching, learning, and technology to deliver a sufficient justification for incorporating the tool.

Basic - Lists the technology (-ies) being used and applies accurate information on teaching, learning, and technology to deliver a rudimentary justification for incorporating the tool.  Explanation may lack minor details.

Below Expectations - Lists the technology (-ies) being used and explains why the technology tool was selected.  Explanation lacks significant details and/or cannot successfully support even a basic justification for incorporating the tool.

Non-Performance - The paper is either nonexistent or fails to provide list of the technology (-ies) being used and why they were selected.

Distinguished - Provides entirely accurate and logical instructions for using the selected technologies, demonstrating an expert understanding of the technology’s utility.

Proficient - Provides entirely accurate instructions for using the selected technologies,  demonstrating a strong understanding of the technology’s utility.

Basic - Provides instructions for using the selected technologies.  Instructions may not be entirely accurate or logical, demonstrating a rudimentary understanding of the technology’s utility.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide instructions for using the selected technologies.  Instructions are incomplete and/or significantly inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The paper is either nonexistent or fails to provide instructions for using the selected technologies.

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains in detail the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for full understanding.

Proficient - Clearly explains in detail the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.

Basic - Briefly recognizes the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.

Below Expectations - Displays information from external source(s), but such information may lack credibility and/or relevance.  Neglects the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Demonstrates methodical  application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.

Proficient - Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand.  There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.

Basic - Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident, but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes.  Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.

Below Expectations - Organization and presentation of content is extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors, which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.

Basic - Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - The paper meets the specific page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Proficient - The paper closely meets the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Basic - The paper meets over half of the page requirement.

Below Expectations - A fraction of the page requirement is completed.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Provides ample resources and uses the correct number of sources from the specified search agents.

Proficient - Provides the approximate number of sources, while using some of the correct search agents specified in the assignment instructions.

Basic - Provides over half of the sources required in the assignment instructions.

Below Expectations - Provides inadequate number of resources and does not include sources from specified search agents.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.