Professional

Educators Professional Development (Survival Guide) Rubric

Indicator Video Explanation Indicator Not Met (0-23 points) The video does not orient the professor to what will follow in the PD The sequencing is unclear Speaks in a style that is not appropriate for the audience Mumbles or goes fast or slow Speaks too softly to be heard Frequently uses filler words (uh, um, so, and, like) Component is missing from PD Wiki Technical Requirement (0-5 points) Several required elements missing from PD wiki Indicator Partially Met (25-35 points) The video shows some structure but does not create a strong sense of what is to follow in the PD Video may be overly detailed (longer than 15 minutes) or incomplete Speaks in a style that is appropriate for the audience, most of the time Indicator Met (36-40 points) The video presents the overall PD topic and draws a complete picture of what is to follow in the PD Video length does not exceed 15 minute limit Speaks in a style that is appropriate for the audience Speaks clearly; not too fast or slow Changes tone to maintain interest Rarely uses filler words Component embedded, visible, and easy to locate in the PD Wiki

Speaks clearly some of the time; sometimes too fast or slow May speak in a monotone Occasionally uses filler words Component is not embedded or easy to locate in the PD Wiki (6-8 points) PD wiki is fully developed including most of the required elements

(9-10 points) All requirements are presented in the PD wiki, including: standards, goal(s), objective(s), handouts, multimedia aids, topic plan, activity plan, assessment(s), annotated web-based resources, glossary, and video explanation (36-40 points) The theme or main idea of the professional development is clear The content is written clearly and concisely with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information The content has clear, appropriate, accurate, and very useful information Information is current and comes mainly from primary sources Subject knowledge is evident throughout.

Content

(0-23 points) The professional development does not have a clear purpose or central theme The content is vague in conveying a point of view and does not create a strong sense of purpose Information is incomplete, incorrect, or flawed

(25-35 points) The theme or main idea of the professional development is more or less clear and related to the purpose or theme of the project The content is written with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information Most information is clear and correct Includes persuasive information from reliable sources Some subject knowledge is evident

Includes some persuasive information with few facts. Some of the information may not seem to fit. Sources used appear unreliable Subject knowledge is not evident

Use of Examples Multimedia Aids

(0-3 points) Examples either are not used or are not helpful (0-3 points) Multimedia aids did not add to presentation or were not used

(4 points) Most abstract ideas are supported with examples (4 points) Multimedia aids used but they do not add much to, and may distract from, the PD Aids are hard to read or hear, or are messy (writing or graphics are not neat or sound is not clear) Aids are not smoothly brought into the PD

(5 points) Abstract ideas are fully supported with clear examples (5 points) Multimedia aids add to the PD Aids are easy to see and/or hear, and are neat Aids are included smoothly into the PD Above Standard Aids are especially creative and/or powerful Shows skill in creating aids and/or using technology (5 points) Appearance is professional organized and consistent; good formatting Logical, intuitive sequence of information Menus and paths to all information are clear and direct Clear order, labeling, and navigation (5 points) Sources of information are properly cited so that the audience can determine the credibility and authority of the information presented. All sources of information are clearly identified and credited using APA citations throughout the project. (9-10 points) Clear, concise, and well written Edited with no serious errors The text is written with no errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.

Layout/ Screen Design

(0-3 points) No structure or organization Formatting distracts from readability Buttons or navigation tools are absent or confusing

(4 points) Uses headings; sections labeled; some formatting distracting

Citations

(0-3 points) No way to check validity of information.

(4 points) Most sources of information use proper APA citation and sources are documented to make it possible to check on the accuracy of information. Sometimes copyright guidelines are followed and some information, photos and graphics do not use proper APA citations. (6-8 points) Minor errors (less than four) in spelling and/or grammar, but reader can understand the main idea

Mechanics

(0-5 points) Errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, usage and grammar repeatedly distract the reader and major editing and revision is required. Difficult to understand the main idea

Collaboration

(0-30 points) See Separate Rubric

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NOTE: Adapted from Kathy Schrocks Guide for Educators **Graded assignments will be recorded in SHSU Onlines Gradebook.