Web 2.0 Project Rubric

Web 2.0 Grading Rubric

In order to receive an A on this project, all categories must be in the "Meets Expectations" column and two categories must reach the "Exceeds Expectations" column. Note that the items listed under "Exceeds Expectations" are only suggestions; you may find other ways to exceed the expectations. If all categories are listed as "Meets Expectations," your grade will be B.

	Below Expectations	Meets Expectations	Exceeds Expectations (these are suggestions; you might find other ways to exceed expectations)
On time	A blog is created with a welcome message after 2nd class of the semester	A blog is created with a welcome message by the 2nd class of the semester (afternoon of first class for all-day summer classes). The blog is open for everyone to read (you may choose how to handle comments).	(none)
Number of Entries	One or more technologies has fewer than two entries, or fewer than three Web 2.0 technologies are discussed	At least two entries are made for each of three Web 2.0 technologies	A more in-depth approach is taken for at least one of the technologies, potentially showing growth of understanding and/or use over time Four or more technologies are discussed and the discussions meet or exceed the other guidelines
Technical and Educational Uses	One or more technologies do not have information about technical features and/or educational uses.	Each technology is discussed in terms of its technical features and educational uses (hint, think a bit about how some of these technologies can be used in telecollaborative projects). Educational uses refer to technology and/or content standards that can be met with the technology.	One or more technologies are discussed in a detailed way that demonstrates that you are ready to use this technology with your students to fulfill technology and/or content standards
Examples	Some technologies do not have examples of your use linked	An example of your use of each technology is linked from the blog	Extensive examples of your use of one or more technologies is linked from the blog, demonstrating an in-depth understanding of the technology Includes examples of each technology that are ready for you to use in your classroom
Links to Classmates' Blogs	You do not link to one or more of your classmates' blogs or do not link to it correctly	A correct link is made to each of your classmates' blogs in a separate link area of the blog template (not in a blog entry)	Makes extensive comments on classmates' blogs (point out which ones so I can find them). "Extensive" generally means multiple comments on most of your classmates' blogs that go beyond "That's a cool tool."
Grammar, Spelling, and Usage	The number of grammar, spelling, and usage errors exceeds a few	Correct grammar, spelling, and usage is used throughout the blog	(none)
Extraordinary Quality			The project is extremely well done in ways that don't fit into the other categories. This will be used rarely but allows the instructor to assign a higher grade for work that is of very high quality.