Examples of Other Rubrics

The introduction needs to provide an agenda/list. Presents information in a logical sequence which the audience can follow. Would benefit from more examples to support ideas OR needs to communicate expectations.

The introduction is difficult to follow because there are few supportive examples and it lacks an agenda.

The introduction needs to orient the audience to what will follow by providing the students with an agenda.

1) Presents the procedure for asking questions — can students interrupt you as you are speaking (with a question or a raised hand), or will you allow certain times for questions?

2) Reviews videoconferencing etiquette, such as muting microphones and using the chat box for questions or discussion.

1) Presents the procedure for asking questions — can students interrupt you as you are speaking (with a question or a raised hand), or will you allow certain times for questions?

2) Needs to include and overview of video conferencing etiquette.

Needs to add procedures for either videoconferencing etiquette or procedures for asking questions.

Must present or reference any video conferencing etiquette or procedures for asking questions.

1) Content fosters community by beginning the conferencing session with an icebreaker question or a quick check-in.

2) The introduction provides motivating content that hooks the viewer.

3) Presents information in a logical, interesting sequence that keeps the participants' attention.

4) Asks open-ended questions that actively stimulate and sustain further discussion by participants.

Content generally fosters community. Needs to include an icebreaker. The information presented generally keeps the participant's attention.  Overall, the questions stimulate further discussion by participants.

Content needs to foster community. There needs to be an icebreaker or motivating content. The information presented rarely keeps the participant's attention, and questions rarely stimulate further discussion by participants.

Content needs to foster community. Must include an icebreaker or motivating content. The information presented must keep the participant's attention and generate questions to stimulate further discussion by participants.

Clear articulation, voice volume, tone; steady speaking rate; good posture, eye contact, enthusiasm, and confidence enhance the presentation. Displays mastery of the English language.

Clear articulation but not as polished. Either an inconsistent volume or speaking rate. Some mispronounced words.

Some mumbling; little eye contact; uneven rate; little or no expression. Needs to have clear articulation and a steady speaking rate.

Speaking is inaudible or too loud and needs to include clear articulation. In addition, there must be eye contact, a consistent speaking rate, and an enthusiastic tone.

1) Audio and video are of high quality. Technical disruptions do not impact the flow of the class.

2) The class background (in video frame) is not distracting.

3) Lighting is balanced and allows the student to clearly see the instructor's face, background, and teaching tools with no shine, shadows, or glare.

At least ONE of the following criteria needs to be fixed:

1) Audio and video are of high quality. Technical disruptions do not impact the flow of the class.

2) The class background (in video frame) is not distracting.

3) Lighting is balanced and allows the student to clearly see the instructor's face, background, and teaching tools with no shine, shadows, or glare.

1) Audio and video are inconsistent in clarity (too loud/too soft/garbled) at times, or the background audio overpowers the primary audio and negatively impacts the flow of the class.

2) The class background (in video frame) is somewhat distracting.

3) Lighting is too dark or too light, and a few shadows or glares are apparent to view the instructor's face.

1) Audio needs to be enhanced and clear in sound quality. clarity in sound.

2) Video needs a non-distracting background and good lighting of the subject and shared screen.

The presentation includes two additional tools (e.g., whiteboard, slides, prop, or graphic) that help explain the content, seek feedback, and engage the learner.

The presentation includes at least one additional tool (e.g., whiteboard, prop, or graphic) that helps explain the content and engage the learner.

The presentation includes one additional tool (e.g., slides) that helps explain the content.

The presentation needs to include one or two additional tools to help explain the content and engage the learner.

The length of the presentation is between five and seven minutes, with substantially all of the topic(s) explained with no extraneous information.

The length of the presentation is less than five minutes, with most of the topic(s) appropriately explained with little extraneous information

The length of the presentation is less than three minutes but needs to be at least five minutes and include a complete explanation of the topic(s).

The length of the presentation is less than two minutes but needs to be at least five minutes and include a complete explanation of the topic(s).