Assessment Rubric for Civic Engagement Digital Story
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Knowledge and Understanding |
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Knowlege of content
Knowledge of digital storytelling techniques
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Shows limited knowledge of digital storytelling techniques.
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Demonstrates some knowledge of digital storytelling techniques.
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Demonstrates good understanding of digital storytelling techniques.
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Demonstrates thorough knowledge of digital storytelling techniques
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Understanding of content
Understanding of engagement strategies
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Demonstrates limited understanding of engagement strategies. May struggle to apply those strategies to the chosen issue.
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Demonstrates some understanding of engagement strategies. Can identify some strategies and attempt to apply them to the chosen issue, but may not fully grasp the nuances.
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Demonstrates some understanding of engagement strategies. Can identify strategies and apply them to the chosen issue, but may not fully grasp the nuances.
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Demonstrates a nuanced and sophisticated understanding of engagement strategies. Can go beyond simply identifying strategies to analyze their strengths and weaknesses, and to explain how they can be used most effectively in the context of the chosen issue.
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Thinking |
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Use of planning skills Developing a storyline, selecting images and music, structuring the narrative |
Uses planning skills with limited effectiveness when designing and creating the digital story |
Uses planning skills with some effectiveness when designing and creating the digital story.
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Uses planning skills with considerable effectiveness when designing and creating the digital story, demonstrating consideration of the purpose, target audience, and the message they want to conve |
Uses planning skills with a high degree of effectiveness when designing and creating the digital story, demonstrating a clear understanding of how their choices effectively contribute to the overall impact and message |
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Use of processing skills
Evaluating information sources, identifying bias, drawing conclusions)
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The research is insufficient, and information is presented without critical analysis.
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Information sources are not always critically evaluated.
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Research is thorough, and information sources are critically evaluated.
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Information sources are rigorously evaluated.
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Communication |
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Communication for different audiences and purposes in oral, visual, and written forms, including media forms.
Expression and organization of ideas and information |
Expresses and organizes ideas and information in the digital story with limited effectiveness; the message lacks clarity and coherence
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Expresses and organizes ideas and information in the digital story with some effectiveness; the message is communicated with some clarity and coherence
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Expresses and organizes ideas and information in the digital story with considerable effectiveness; the message is clear, coherent, and engaging, effectively conveying the dangers of sneaky excuses and the importance of consent online
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Expresses and organizes ideas and information in the digital story with a high degree of effectiveness; the message is impactful, thought-provoking, and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of sneaky excuses, consent, and their real-world implications
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| Communication for different audiences and purposes |
Struggles to persuade the audience or inspire them to take action. The pitch may lack a clear call to action or fail to connect with the audience on an emotional level.
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Shows some attempt to persuade the audience, but the arguments may be weak or poorly supported. The call to action may be unclear or uninspiring.
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Effectively persuades the audience and inspires them to take action. The pitch is well-argued, and the call to action is clear, concise, and motivating.
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Delivers a highly persuasive and impactful pitch that leaves the audience feeling inspired and empowered to take action. The call to action is compelling and clearly outlines the steps the audience can take to make a difference.
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Use of conventions
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Conventions of the Digital Story are used with limited effectiveness.
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Conventions of the Digital Story are used with some effectiveness.
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Conventions of the Digital Story are used with considerable effectiveness.
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Conventions of the Digital Story are used with a high degree of effectiveness.
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Application |
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Application of knowledge and skills in familiar contexts Applying digital storytelling techniques to the chosen topic
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The digital story applies digital storytelling skills to advocate for change or raise awareness with limited effectiveness
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The digital story applies digital storytelling skills to advocate for change or raise awareness |
The digital story applies digital storytelling skills to advocate for change or raise awareness with considerable effectiveness
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The digital story applies digital storytelling skills to advocate for change or raise awareness with a high degree of effectiveness; can apply their understanding of online civic engagement to different online situations and recognize their relevance beyond the specific examples provided
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| Transfer of knowledge and skills
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Demonstrates limited ability to apply the strategies to the digital story format .
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Demonstrates someability to apply the strategies to the digital story format .
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Demonstrates considerable ability to apply the strategies to the digital story format .
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Demonstrates a high degree pfability to apply the strategies to the digital story format . |
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Making connections
Connecting the digital story to real-world issues, personal experiences, or other subject areas |
Shows a limited understanding of digital media’s role in community engagement
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Demonstrates some understanding of digital media for community engagement.
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Demonstrates a considerable understanding of digital media for community engagement.
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Demonstrates a thorough understanding of digital media for community engagement.
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