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In order for teachers to evaluate student work they will need to use an evaluation instrument such as a rubric. A rubric is used to evaluate the quality of student work on a complex project, by using several categories. One good source is Rubistar, where you will find pre-made evaluation options as well as information on how to create you own evaluation resources.
Click here for a sample rubric
The sample rubric is based on work created by teachers and shared on the Rubistar website, as well as the work of Dr. Helen Barrett, and Scott County, Kentucky Schools.
Using the Sample Rubric
To use the rubric to evaluate student work on Digital Storytelling, you should determine the number of points achieved in each of 10 categories. Then add the points up for all 10 categories and multiply by 2.5. The lowest score possible is a "25" and the highest is "100." Please note that a score of at least a "3" in a category must be achieved for the quality of the student's work to be considered satisfactory in that category.
A Rubric for Graduate Students
At the University of Houston, graduate students in a course on digital storytelling create a comprehensive project that includes selecting a topic, conducting research, writing a script, collecting & creating images, recording audio narration, and putting all of the elements together as a semester-long final project that is educationally meaningful. Students are also required to submit a written report in which they describe the process they went through in completing the project, how the digital story might be used in an educational setting and what they feel they learned from this work.
Click here to view a rubric used to asses the digital storytelling projects and reports created by graduate students at the University of Houston
Student/Peer Evaluation
In many cases, students can benefit by being able to view work done by their classmates and have their classmates comment on their own work. Peer Review is a process that needs to be handled carefully due to the nature of students' feelings. Some students do not handle constructive criticism well, and many students do not know how to give constructive criticism. DigiTales gives an in-depth look at the peer review process called the Gallery Walk.
DigiTales Peer Review Process
Creating your Own Rubric
The following article was found on TeacherVision. The article gives a detailed overview of rubrics, the advantages of rubrics, compares analytic vs. holistic rubrics, how to weight rubrics, and student-generated rubrics.
Create an Original Rubric: A Five Part Series
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