The Rubric for Evaluating WebQuest on Performing Oral Interpretation 

Overall aesthetics: This refers to the WebQuest page itself, not the external resouces linked to it

Overall visual appeal

0 points Color is garish and/or typographic variations are overused and legibility suffers

1 point There are a few graphic elements. There is some variation in type size, color, and layout.

2 points Appealing graphic elements are included appropriately. Differences in type size and /or color are used well.

Introduction

Motivational effectiveness

0 points Introduction is purely factual, with no appeal to relevance or artistic importance.

1 point Introduction relates somewhat to the learner's interests and/or describes a compelling theatre performance question.

2 points The introduction draws the reader into the lesson by relating to the learner's interests or goals in oral interpretation. It engagingly describes a compelling aspect of the state theatre curriculum.

 

Task: The task is the end result of student efforts...not the steps in getting there.

Cognitive level

0 points Task requires simply comprehending web pages and answering questions.

3 points Task requires analysis of performance critieria and/or putting together information from several sources.

5 points Task requires synthesis of multiple sources of information and going beyond the data to making a creative performance.

Technical sophistication

0 points Tasks require simple verbal and written reponses.

1 point Tasks require use of word processing or simple presentation software.

2 points Tasks require use of multimedia software and video.

Process: The process is the step-by-step description of how students will accomplish the task.

Clarity

0 points Process is not clearly stated. Students would not know exactly what they were supposed to do from just reading this

1 point Some directions are given, but there is missing information. Students might be confused.

2 points Every step is clearly stated. Most students would know exactly where they were in the process and what to do next.

Resources

Quantity

0 points Few online resources used.

2 points Moderate number of resources used.

4 points Many resources provided, including off-line resources.

Quality

0 points Links are mundane. They lead to information that could be found in a classroom library.

1 point Some links carry information not ordinarily found in a classroom.

2 points Links make excellent use of Web's timeliness and colorfulness.

Evaluation

Clarity of Evaluation Criteria

0 points Students have no idea on how they'll be judged.

1 point Criteria forsuccess are at least partially described.

2 points Criteria for differences of performance success are clearly stated, perhaps in the form of a rubric for self, peer, or teacher use.

Total possible points=22 points

Excellent score, 18-22

Good score, 12-17

Acceptable score, 6-11

Poor score, 1-5