Criteria

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2 Points

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Needs Significant Work

Developing

Well Developed

I.  Content and Organization

• The writer demonstrates an understanding of the assignment by using a style, form and language that is appropriate for its intended audience.

• The writer has chosen a topic in accord with the assignment and limited it sufficiently to explore in depth in the space allotted.

• The paper focuses its presentation by means of a clear statement of purpose (thesis statement, hypothesis or instructor posed question) and logically organized sub-topic paragraphs.

II. Research and Documentation

• The writer substantiates abstractions, judgments and assertions with specific illustrations, facts and evidence appropriate to the assignment and/or discipline

• The writer has added to on-going discussions of the topic with his or her own critical analysis, rather than simply repeating what others have said through quotation-stacking, paraphrasing or summaries.

• The writer draws upon research whenever necessary to support critical analysis or assertions made and properly acknowledges the work of others by utilizing a standard APA documentation format for citations and electronic APA references.

III. Mechanics

• The paper conforms to the minimal essentials of Standard American English grammar, word choice, spelling, and punctuation.

• Paper meets the posted assignment requirements of length, content, and conventions of writing.

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Criteria for Electronic Portfolio

Briefly describe the assignment requirements and software used:

1 point

Needs Significant Work

2 points

Developing

3 points

Well Developed

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Quality of  Artifacts as Evidence of Professionalism in Educational Technology

• Artifacts or links are clearly and directly related to state and/or national technology standards for teachers.

• Artifacts or links provide evidence of professionalism in the use of technology.

• Artifacts or links demonstrate strong communication and information literacy skills.  

• Artifacts or links clearly demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of how technology can be integrated into classroom instruction effectively. 

• Artifacts or links provide evidence of understanding the relationship between technology and research on learning.

Evidence of Reflection Linking Artifacts to Technology Standards

• Reflections demonstrate thoughtful connections to state/national technology standards.

• Reflections clearly describe how artifacts provide evidence of a professional level of expertise, knowledge, and understanding of technology integration into teaching and learning. 

• Reflections demonstrate critical analysis and synthesis of the practical, historical, psychological, and/or philosophical developments of technology in educational settings. 

Creative Design and Technical Proficiency

• Portfolio index demonstrates clear connections between artifacts and standards.

• Portfolio layout is well-designed and use of tools demonstrates technical proficiency.

• Background, colors, and graphic choices add to the readability of the textual information.

• Navigational tools are provided and presentation is interactive, providing viewer choice.

• Multimedia links have been included and are functioning properly.

• The website or portfolio product is creative, aesthetically pleasing, and engaging to the viewer.