Ed-Cast Design & Functionality Scoring Rubric
Inadequate 
Exceptional
| Dimension |
0-2 points |
3-5 points |
6-8 points |
Score |
| Originality
Ability to define objectives and explore learning techniques within the podcast; creative |
Provides little or no evidence of stating learning objectives verbally or in writing |
Demonstrates some evidence of learning objectives verbally or in writing |
Demonstrates significant evidence of stating learning objectives verbally or in wiriting |
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| Aesthetic Quality
Sensitive to the principles of designing a podcast and successful completion of project criteria; creative; inventive |
Text and visuals (if provided) are too simplistic, cluttered and busy. Content does not support objectives. Little or no creativity or inventiveness present. |
Text and visuals relate to audio. Graphic elements reinforce content and demonstrate functionality. |
Skillful handling of text and visuals creates a unique and effective presentation. Overall, an effective and functional audio, text and visuals. |
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| Presentation
Displays knowledge of field of study; voice is audible and clear; easy to follow course material |
Poor display of knowledge of material. No attempt to manipulate timing, flow, transitions. Production errors not eliminated. |
Acceptable display of knowledge of material. No obvious errors. Elementary efforts to control timing, flow, transitions. Project meets the assignment criteria. |
Effort to achieve high production values is clear. Presentation approaches professional quality. Project goes beyond assignment criteria. |
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| Professionalism
Ability to present material in a professional manner; |
Multiple instances of inappropriate communication. |
Basic communication but effective |
Effective verbal and written (text) communications. |
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| Sources/Citations
Author(s) cite sources of information presented
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One or more citations not cited; multiple citation errors |
All sources cited; some citation errors or formatting errors noted |
Sources are well researched and cited correctly |
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| Accessibility
All podcasts should be authored in accordanced with campus accessibility guidelines.
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Not accessible and no consideration of accessibility concerns. |
Errors and inconsistencies present in regards to campus guidelines and policies |
Completely compliant according to campus guidelines and policies |
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