Digital Portfolio Rubric

Evaluation scale:
A - Exemplary: 32-36 points
B - Proficient: 28-31 points
Partially Proficient or Incomplete: Needs to be resubmitted - less than 28 points

CRITERIA	Exemplary	Proficient	Partially Proficient	Incomplete	POINTS
Reflections	6 points All reflections clearly describe why work samples in the portfolio demonstrate achievement of each standard or goal and include goals for continued learning. All reflections illustrate the ability to effectively critique work and provide suggestions for constructive practical alternatives.	4 points Most of the reflections describe why work samples in the portfolio demonstrate achievement of each standard or goal and include goals for future learning. Most of the reflections illustrate the ability to effectively critique work and provide suggestions for constructive practical alternatives.	2 points A few reflections describe why work samples in the portfolio demonstrate achievement of each standard or goal and include goals for future learning. A few reflections illustrate the ability to effectively critique work and provide suggestions for constructive practical alternatives.	0 points No reflections describe why work samples in the portfolio demonstrate achievement of each standard or goal and do not include goals for future learning. No reflections illustrate the ability to effectively critique work or provide suggestions for constructive practical alternatives.
Use of Multimedia	6 points All of the photographs, graphics, sound and/or video enhance reflective statements, create interest, and are appropriate examples for one or more standards. All audio and/or video files are edited with only high quality shots or sound and effectively enhance reflective statements, create interest, and are appropriate examples for one or more standards. with proper voice projection, appropriate language, and clear delivery. Background audio is kept in balance and does not overpower the primary audio. Information is included concerning the size of the files when providing links to images, sounds, movies, or other files. Creativity and original ideas enhance the content of the eportfolio in an innovative way	4 points Most of the photographs, graphics, sound and/or video enhance reflective statements, create interest, and are appropriate examples for one or more standards. Most of the audio and/or video files are edited with only high quality shots or sound and effectively enhance reflective statements, create interest, and are appropriate examples for one or more standards. with proper voice projection, appropriate language, and clear delivery. Background audio is kept in balance and does not overpower the primary audio. Information is included concerning the size of most of the files when providing links to images, sounds, movies, or other files. Most of the files show use of creativity and original ideas to enhance the content of the eportfolio.	2 points A few of the photographs, graphics, sound and/or video are inappropriate and no not enhance reflective statements or create interest, and are inappropriate examples for one or more standards. A few of the audio and/or video files are edited with inconsistent clarity or sound (too loud/too soft/garbled) and ineffectively enhance reflective statements, do not create interest, and are inappropriate examples for one or more standards. A few files have background audio that overpowers the primary audio. Information is included concerning the size of a few of the files when providing links to images, sounds, movies, or other files. Some use of creativity or original ideas is evident that enhances the content of the eportfolio.	0 points The photographs, graphics, sounds, and/or videos are inappropriate, do not enhance reflective statements, and are inappropriate examples for one or more standards or are distracting decorations that create a busy feeling and detract from the content. Audio and/or video files are not edited or exhibit inconsistent clarity or sound (too loud/too soft/garbled) and ineffectively enhance reflective statements. The audio and/or video files are inappropriate examples for one or more standards. The background audio overpowers the primary audio. No information is included concerning the size of files when providing links to images, sounds, movies, or other files. No use of creativity or original ideas is evident that enhances the content of the eportfolio in an innovative way
Ease of Navigation	3 points All of the portfolio navigation links and all sections (standards, artifacts, and reflections) connect back to the main table of contents.     All external links to all connecting websites connect.	2 points Most of the portfolio navigation links and most sections (standards, artifacts, and reflections) connect back to the main table of contents.     Most of the external links to connecting websites connect.	1 point Some of the portfolio navigation links and some sections (standards, artifacts, and reflections) connect back to the main table of contents, but in other places the links do not connect to preceding pages or to the original index page. Some of the external links to connecting websites do not connect.	0 points There are significant problems with portfolio navigation links and many sections (standards, artifacts, and reflections) do not connect back to the main table of contents or preceding pages or to the original index page. Many external links to connecting websites do not connect.
Layout and Text Elements	3 points The portfolio is easy to read with appropriate visual organization of information using fonts, point size, bullets, italics, bold, and indentations for headings and sub-headings. The layout uses horizontal and vertical white space appropriately.   The background and colors enhance the readability of text.	2 points The portfolio is generally easy to read with appropriate visual organization of information using fonts, point size, bullets, italics, bold, and indentations for headings and sub-headings. A few minor format changes would improve readers' accessibility to the content. The layout uses horizontal and vertical white space appropriately in most places. The background and colors enhance the readability of text in most places.	1 point The portfolio is often difficult to read due to inappropriate visual organization of information using fonts, point size, bullets, italics, bold, and indentations for headings and sub-headings. Some formatting tools are under- or over-utilized and decrease the readers' accessibility to the content. The layout uses horizontal and vertical white space inappropriately in some places. The background and colors are distracting in some places and decrease the readability of text.	0 points The portfolio is difficult to read due to inappropriate visual organization of information using fonts, point size, bullets, italics, bold, and indentations for headings and sub-headings. Many formatting tools are under- or over-utilized and decrease the readers' accessibility to the content. The layout uses horizontal and vertical white space inappropriately and the content appears cluttered. The background and colors are distracting and decrease the readability of text.
Writing Mechanics	6 points The text has no errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.	4 points The text has a few errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling requiring minor editing and revision.	2 points The text has errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling requiring editing and revision. (4 or more errors)	0 points The text has many errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling requiring major editing and revision. (more than 6 errors)
Resume	6 points The resume contains all required content, Objective, Education, Skills, Experience (if applicable). The format of the resume is readable and is displayed in both .doc and .html format.	4 points The resume contains most of the required content. The format of the resume is readable and is displayed in either .doc or .html format.	2 points The resume is missing 2 or more required sections. There are 1 - 3 formatting errors and is in either .doc or .html format.	0 points The resume is missing more than 2 required sections. There are over 3 formatting errors and is displayed in either .doc or .html format.
Personal Statement	6 points Contains a strong opening paragraph that frames the rest of the statement. Contains original content that provides insight into the personality or life experiences of the individual. The middle section supports the introduction. Contains a well-written conclusion that evaluates their experience and assesses what certain experiences or honors meant.	4 points Contains an opening paragraph that frames the rest of the statement. Contains original content that provides insight into the personality or life experiences of the individual. The middle section supports the introduction. Contains a conclusion with some evaluation of life experience.	2 points Weak opening paragraph and or conclusion. Little insight into the personality or life experiences of the individual.	0 points Not enough content. No evaluation or assessment of life experiences.
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