Scoring Tool for Evaluating Technology Standard II: Communication

Outcome A

 

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Directions: The Scoring Tool for Evaluating Technology Standard II: Communication, Outcome A will be used by the instructor to evaluate each of the 3 scoring elements using the following scoring scale:

4         Exemplary: Demonstrates an in-depth and perceptive understanding; exhibits excellent evidence of attainment of concepts.

3         Proficient: Demonstrates a thorough understanding; exhibits clear evidence of attainment of concepts.

2         Developing: Demonstrates a partial understanding; exhibits some evidence of attainment of concepts.

1         Novice: Demonstrates a lack of understanding; exhibits minimal evidence of attainment of concepts.

Target performance on this standard requires both:

·         total score of at least 9

·         no element score below 2

It is recommended that the teacher candidate use the scoring tool as a self-assessment before submitting the final product to the instructor. Score only the numbered elements by considering descriptors under that heading.

Scoring Elements

4

Exemplary

3

Proficient

 

2

Developing

 

1

Novice

 

 

CC *

Element Score

 

1. Content

Feedback:

 

 

 

 

 

 

·      Responded with comments that were on target with topic and question posed.

·      Incorporated accurate and relevant facts or examples to support responses/comments.

·      Interacted in an acceptable manner (e.g., no foul language, respectful and sensitive to others’ communication).

 

 

2. Mechanics

Feedback:

 

 

 

 

 

 

·      Indicated familiarity with navigational tools and procedures for participating in a “chat.”

·      Followed timeframe for responding/posting questions and comments.

·      Adhered to established guidelines for responding and/or posting questions and comments.

 

 

3. Participation

Feedback:

 

 

 

 

 

 

·      Initiated discussion about the question posed or an appropriate topic.

·      Participated in discussion in a manner that encouraged participation from others.

·      Responded with comments that were informative and/or thought-provoking.

 

 

TOTAL SCORE

 
               

NOTE: A teacher candidate must achieve a total score of at least 9, and no element score can be below 2, for an overall rating of  “Proficient” on Technology Standard II, Outcome A.

* Condition Code: M=Missing;  T=Off-Topic/Off-Task;  I= Illegible/Incomprehensible