Curricular Significance (30%)

An evaluation of the curricular objectives and the extent to which these objectives are met.

Category

Excellent

Satisfactory

Needs Improvement

Purpose

The intended purpose of the Web site is clear.

The intended purpose of the Web site is not clearly defined.

There is no evidence of a purpose for the Web site.

Curricular Identification and Alignment

QCCs are identified and clearly support the purpose of the project.

QCCs are identified but do not correlate to the purpose of the project.

QCCs are not identified.

Organization of
Content

Information presented is logically organized for ease of understanding. 

Information presented is not always organized for ease of understanding

Information presented is not organized and inhibits understanding. 

Depth of Content

Information is thorough, accurate, current, and complete indicating that authors have become "experts" in the subject matter.

Information is generally accurate but lacks evidence of supportive detail indicating that the authors are somewhat limited in their knowledge of the subject matter.

Information is not always accurate and lacks supporting detail.  

Virtual Learning

Total pts. (15)

Instructional Delivery (30%)

An evaluation of the quality and delivery of the content and the appropriateness of the attributions of others work.

Category

Excellent

Satisfactory

Needs Improvement

Copyright/Permissions
 (Data references, multimedia, etc.) 

All copyrighted materials are clearly identified and labeled as to source and/or permission to reproduce. Accurate citations make it possible to verify sources.

Some copyrighted materials are supported by source and permission to reproduce. Some citations are accurate and can be verified.

Copyright materials are not supported by source and permission to reproduce.

-OR-
There is evidence that plagiarism has occurred and the site is automatically disqualified.

Bibliography
 (APA or MLA format is required)

References and Internet resources are sited in standard APA or MLA format located on a separate Bibliography page.

Some references and Internet resources are sited in standard APA or MLA format located on a separate Bibliography page.

Bibliography is not presented in standard APA or MLA format.

-OR-

Bibliography appears to be incomplete.

-OR-
Bibliography does not exist. 

Language
Mechanics

Site evidences standard English conventions in spelling, punctuation and grammar

Site generally evidences standard English conventions with minimal errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar being noted.

Site does not adhere to standard English conventions. A multitude of errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar detract from the content.

Multimedia
Enhancements

The Web project contains a variety of multimedia which enhances the project’s purpose. Each graphic, video, animation, or sound file serves a clear purpose and makes a significant contribution to the project.

The Web project contains some multimedia. Most graphics, video, animation, or sound files serve a clear purpose and make a contribution to the Web project.

Multimedia resources do not contribute to the greater understanding of the topic.
-OR-
No multimedia enhancements exist.

Branching

A variety of external links to Web sites and resources, other than the Bibliography page, are included throughout the Web site and significantly contribute to the project's purpose.

Some external links to Web sites and resources, other than Bibliography page, are integrated and contribute to the project's purpose
-OR-
Project relies too heavily on external resources..

There are no integrated external links to support further exploration of the project’s topic.

Total pts. (15)

Technical Quality (10%)

An evaluation of the performance and efficiency of the technical components used in the Web project.

Category

Excellent

Satisfactory

Needs Improvement

Navigational Structure

The navigational structure is organized and designed such that users move intuitively through the Web project.

The navigational structure is somewhat unsystematic causing hesitation and back-tracking for users as they attempt to maneuver through the Web project.

The navigational structure is confusing to the extent that users experience difficulty maneuvering through the Web project.
-OR-
Navigational tools may be missing from the Web pages.

Navigational Functionality

The Web Project appears to be free of broken links.

The Web Project has minimal broken links.. 

The Web Project has a multitude of broken links which hinders its functionality.

Browser Usage

The Web project functions efficiently in a multi-browser environment (i.e. Internet Explorer, Netscape)

 Some components of the Web project do not function in a multi-browser environment (i.e. Internet Explorer, Netscape)

The Web Project does not function properly in a multi-browser environment.

Optimization

Each page of the Web project is optimally designed to load in a timely and efficient manner.

Some pages of the Web project do not load in a timely and efficient manner.

Little consideration was given to the download speed when designing the Web content..

Total pts. (12)

Innovative Web Design (30%)
An evaluation of active participation and original graphic design of the Web project.

Category

Excellent

Satisfactory

Needs Improvement

Design Elements (Page backgrounds (colors and images), horizontal lines, tables)

Text is difficult to read. 

-OR-

 Few design elements are used to organize content.

-OR –
Design elements are distracting or inappropriate.

Originality of Graphics (Drawings, illustrations, digital pictures)

The Web project contains student-produced graphics and illustrations that consistently enhance the project’s purpose.

The Web project contains several student-produced graphics and illustrations that enhance the project’s purpose.

The Web project contains minimal or no student-produced graphics or illustrations.

Interactivity (Discussion forums, message boards, guestbooks, e-mail, puzzles, and games)

The Web project offers many opportunities for interactivity with viewers. Many new opportunities for communication and collaboration are present. 

The Web project offers several opportunities for viewer interactivity  through communication and collaboration. 

The Web project offers minimal or no opportunities for viewer interactivity through communication and collaboration. 

Effectiveness of Delivery

Creativity and Style

The Web project is characterized by innovation and originality of style that effectively harnesses Web resources for optimum teaching and learning.

The Web project is efficient and effective in conventional uses of Web resources for teaching and learning.

The Web project lacks imagination and creative uses of Web resources for teaching and learning.

Total pts. (15)