Evaluation:
Reshape the Landscape
Did you really "reshape the landscape" or simply create a couple projects and write a paper? A successful project will have an impact on the thinking of others. Your success will be evaluated in the following areas:
| Course Materials | Introduction | Task | Process | Product | Evaluation | Conclusion | Shake 'Em Up |
Cohort Group Discussions
Required; no points
Tremors - 33 Points
You will receive up to 3 points for each of the 11 Tremors. Two points will be awarded for the posting (2 for an excellent point; 1 for an adequate posting). One point will also be awarded for providing at least one QUALITY reply.
Pathfinder Evaluation - 20 Points
- Topic, background explanation, intended use, need (.5 Point)
- Selection process and criteria (.5 Point)
- Key words, search strategies (1 Point)
- Electronic Resources
- 30 Quality Selections and Annotations (1 Point)
- Websites (5 Points)
- Databases, E-Periodical, & Reference Resource Use (1 Point)
- Interactive Book or Software (1 Point)
- Audio/Video/Images (1 Point)
- Other Items (5 Points)
- Extension Ideas (2 Points)
- Technical Aspects - weblinks work (.5 Point)
- Grammar, Spelling (.5 Point)
- Layout and Visual Appeal (.5 Point)
- Name, Creation Date (.5 Point)
Database Guide Evaluation - 20 Points
- Overview
- Database specifications, purpose, and use (1 Point)
- Features, strengths/weaknesses, use, audience (1 Point)
- Step-by- Step Tutorial
- Quality instructions (2 Points)
- Quality examples and samples (2 Points)
- Age appropriate language (1 Point)
- Effective layout and format (1 Point)
- Effective visuals (1 Point)
- Database Application Activity
- Overview (3 Points)
- Quality Product (2 Points)
- Applications and Ideas
- Specific suggestions for use (3 Points)
- Effective examples (2 Points)
- Technical Aspects - Layout, Mechanics, Visuals (1 Point)
WebQuest Evaluation - 20 Points
- Introduction (1 Point)
- Task (2 Points)
- Process & Guidance (3 Point)
- Resources (2 Points)
- Product (2 Points)
- Evaluation/Reflection (2 Points)
- Conclusion (1 Point)
- Adult/Teacher Materials (2 Points)
- Resources
- Focused Websites, Databases, and/or Software (1 Point)
- Productivity Software Tool(s) (1 Point)
- Interactive Website(s) (1 Point)
- Appeal for Children and Young Adults (1 Point)
- Technical Aspects - Layout, Mechanics (1 Point)
Take a Stand Evaluation - 7 Points
- Persuasive arguments (1 Point)
- Effective focus on unique nature of electronic materials (1 Point)
- Multiple perspectives and layers of reasoning (1 Point)
- Cited professional literature related to use of electronic materials (1 Point)
- Quality examples from 3 class projects (1 Point)
- Quality examples beyond own projects (1 Point)
- Attractive, professional and well-organized - introduction, body, conclusion (.5 Point)
- Well-written - spelling, mechanics (.5 Point)
Proceed to the Conclusion
| Course Materials | Introduction
| Task | Process
| Product | Evaluation | Conclusion
| Shake 'Em Up |