Screencast Rubric
Use this rubric to evaluate students' screencasts.
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4 Exemplary Screencast
4 pts
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3 Proficient Screencast
3 pts
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2 Needs-Improvement Screencast
2 pts
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1- Re-do Screencast
1 pts
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PLAN AND WRITE THE SCRIPT
Before you press "RECORD"... write and rehearse!
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Written script includes all steps to solve the equation
Script is neatly hand-written or typed
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Written script includes most of the steps to solve the equation
Script is neatly hand-written or typed
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2 Needs-Improvement Screencast
Written script includes some of the steps to solve the equation
Script is neatly hand-written or typed
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Written script lacks clarity regarding the steps to solve the equation
Script is not neatly hand-written or typed
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MATHEMATICS
Ask a peer and/or parent to review your math work before you create your video.
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All information is accurate, computations are correct and the steps are accurate
All information is on-topic & presented in a logical order
Includes multiple correct methods to solve the equation OR includes error analysis of common student mistakes
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All information is accurate
All information is on-topic & presented in a logical order
Includes one method to solve
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2 Needs-Improvement Screencast
Some ideas are inaccurate
Some ideas are out of order
Includes one method to solve
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Re-write script after researching accurate information
Re-order ideas to make sure the order makes sense
Revise script to include correct solution strategies
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SCREENCAST INTRODUCTION
Let's get this screencast started on the right foot!
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Purpose of the screencast is clearly & creatively stated
Draws the audience in with compelling questions or exciting hook
Screencaster introduces self clearly & creatively, including the student's FIRST NAME only
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Purpose of screencast is clearly stated
Appeals to audience with a question or hook
Screencaster introduces self using student's FIRST NAME only
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2 Needs-Improvement Screencast
Purpose of screencast is stated (but unclear)
Lacks appeal or relevance for audience
FIRST NAME stated, but not clear
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Revise script to include the purpose of screencast
Revise script to appear more interesting or relevant to audience
Make sure to include screen caster's FIRST NAME introduction
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PROFESSIONALISM
Effective communication is a must.
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All spoken sentences are grammatically correct
No slang or short-hand
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Some errors in grammar
Some slang or short-hand
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2 Needs-Improvement Screencast
Many grammatical errors
Grammar or slang interferes with viewers’ comprehension of the mathematics
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Need to edit script due to grammatical errors
Re-record to ensure speech is clear and professional
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TIMING
Not too long... not too short... just right.
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Screencast length keeps the audience interested & engaged
Video length is between 1:30 and 2:30
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Screencast length is just right (not too long, not too short)
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2 Needs-Improvement Screencast
Screencast length is adequate
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Rehearse more
Revise timing to better use screencast technology
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Student finds creative ways to show or demonstrate the solution on screen
Visuals are organized and easy to read
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Every movement on screen has a purpose that supports the solution
Visuals are organized and generally easy to read
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2 Needs-Improvement Screencast
Some accidental or unrelated movements on-screen
Visuals are organized but lack neatness
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Re-record screencast with movements or actions that support the solution
Re-do visuals so they are organized and legible
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Extremely well-rehearsed, smooth delivery in a conversational style
Voice is clear, expressive, and appropriately enthusiastic
Voice volume enhances presentation.
Free of background noise, fumble sounds or dead space
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Well-rehearsed & almost always smooth delivery
Voice is clear and expressive
Voice volume fits presentation
Some extra noise or dead space that does not interfere with meaning
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2 Needs-Improvement Screencast
Adequate rehearsal, but sometimes mechanical
Some parts of the audio need to be re-recorded to increase clarity or expression
Too noisy in background
Try re-recording in a quieter room or use a different microphone
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Practice your presentation until it doesn’t sound like you are reading
Make sure explanation sounds expressive & rhythmic
Speed up or slow down
Re-record your screencast in a quiet room, without any long pauses, silliness, or “ums”
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