EDU651.W6A1.11.2011

Description:


Total Possible Score: 20.00

Analysis of Blogs, Wikis, Social Networking, and Social Bookmarking Tools

Total: 5.00

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively provides a brief analysis of blogs, wikis, social networking, and social bookmarking tools.

Proficient - Provides an analysis of blogs, wikis, social networking, and social bookmarking tools. Analysis may have some minor inaccuracies.

Basic - Demonstrates a limited understanding and analysis of blogs, wikis, social networking, and social bookmarking tools. Analysis has some inaccuracies.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide an analysis of blogs, wikis, social networking, and social bookmarking tools.  Analysis contains inaccuracies and/or is underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The brief analysis of blogs, wikis, social networking, and social bookmarking tools is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Perspective on Professional Learning Communities and Online Collaboration

Total: 5.00

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively describes  personal perspective on professional learning communities and the potential of online collaboration based on what was learned in the course.

Proficient - Describes  personal perspective on professional learning communities and the potential of online collaboration based on what was learned in the course.  Some minor relevant details are missing.

Basic - Provides limited understanding and perspective on professional learning communities and the potential of online collaboration based on what was learned in the course.

Below Expectations - Attempts to  describe  personal perspective on professional learning communities and the potential of online collaboration based on what was learned in the course.  Description is underdeveloped and lacks detail.

Non-Performance - The  personal perspective on professional learning communities and the potential of online collaboration based on what was learned in the course is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Reflection on Strengths and Weaknesses of the Course

Total: 5.00

Distinguished - Provides a clear and comprehensive reflection of the strengths and weaknesses of the course, presenting evidence to support claims. Includes personal experience(s) using the tools explored in the course.

Proficient - Provides a reflection of the strengths and weaknesses of the course, presenting evidence to support claims. Includes personal experience using the tools explored in the course.  Some minor relevant details are missing.

Basic - Provides a limited reflection of the strengths and weaknesses of the course, presenting evidence to support claims. Provides a minimal description of personal experience using the tools explored in the course.

Below Expectations - Attempts to reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of the course presenting evidence to support claims. Attempts to describe personal experience using the tools explored in the course.  Reflection and description are underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The reflection of the strengths and weaknesses of the course and description of personal experience using the tools explored in the course is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Written Communication: Context of and Purpose for Writing

Total: 3.00

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.


Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.50

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.


APA Formatting

Total: 0.50

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. 


Page Requirement

Total: 0.50

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.


Resource Requirement

Total: 0.50

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.