Heather Hyatt

SLM 521

Fall ‘03

Course Module

Rubrics

Objectives:

The students will be able to create rubrics using online rubric makers.

The students will be able to describe the best and worst aspects of a rubric creator.

Introduction:

Rubrics have become a very important part of the learning process. They allow a student to guide his/her work. They also help to set high expectation for students. Rubrics can also be time consuming to make. There are many parts to rubrics and it is difficult to know if you have covered all the material when you make one. This course module will help you so you do not have to reinvent the wheel.

Articles:

To gain a better understanding of rubrics and how they are useful, read the three articles on rubrics.

http://www.teachervision.fen.com/lesson-plans/lesson-4521.html

http://webquest.sdsu.edu/rubrics/weblessons.htm

http://www.rubrics.com/

Assignment:

Explore different rubric creators. Make rubrics using the creators.

Here are a few rubric creators you can test or do a search to see if you can find different rubric creators.

Teach-nology: http://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/rubrics/

Rubric-Builder: http://landmark-project.com/classweb/tools/rubric_builder.php3

Rubistar: http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php

Activity:

Now that you have searched, explored, and made rubrics using the rubric creators write a 300-word description about your experience using a rubric builder. Include in your description which creator was your favorite and why. Also include how using the creators would/would not be helpful in the classroom. Along with your description, attach one of the rubrics you created and what site you used to make it. Send your assignment as an email attachment.

Other Sites:

Rubrics.com: http://www.rubrics.com/4daction/w_Signup/1

*Note: This is a rubric creator. It has to be downloaded to your computer. It has a 14-day trail period.