Distinguished - Thoughtfully addresses all elements of the needs-based assessment questions, including secondary questions and anticipated problems. All relevant information is included.

Proficient - Thoughtfully addresses all elements of the needs-based assessment questions, including some secondary questions and anticipated problems. Most relevant information is included.

Basic - Addresses most elements of the needs-based assessment questions. Some relevant information is missing.

Below Expectations - Addresses some elements of the needs-based assessment questions. Most relevant information is missing.

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

Distinguished - The lesson plan displays thoughtful consideration of audience, media integration, and student engagement, and is directly informed by the initial assessment of needs.

Proficient - The lesson plan displays a consideration of audience, media integration, and student engagement, and is informed by the initial assessment of needs.

Basic - The lesson plan meets basic assignment requirements, but does not adequately consider audience, media integration, or student engagement.

Below Expectations - The lesson plan is missing components or may not be properly geared towards an online environment.

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

Distinguished - The online lesson is posted to Jing using one of the recommended learning technologies. The chosen technology supports and enhances the lesson and shows a thoughtful consideration of online instruction.

Proficient - The online lesson is posted to Jing using one of the recommended learning technologies. The chosen technology supports and enhances the lesson.

Basic - The online lesson is posted to Jing using one of the recommended learning technologies.

Below Expectations - The online lesson is posted to Jing using one of the recommended learning technologies. The chosen technology detracts from the content of the lesson.

Non-Performance - The implementation of the online portion of the lesson is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment 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.