Tech Fair Rubric

3 - Awesome!

2 - Thumbs Up

1 - Getting There

Pre-production/Planning Goals Organization

Well described; identifies a specific need or goals/objects. Goals are consistent/concise. The proposed process to a solution or conclusion is clear through the use of a visual organizer (i.e., storyboard, flow chart, outline).

Satisfactory description; need is mentioned or goals not all consistent

Not detailed; Need is not clear or goals are inconsistent.

The proposed process is somewhat detailed through the use of a visual organizer (i.e., storyboard, flow chart, outline).

The proposed organizational process is lacking details or steps.

Content Quality Story Accuracy of content

Content depth

Media use to tell story

The story is told well and has depth. The completed content is exceptional and engages the audience. Information presented in the project is accurate. The concept and content within the project are thoroughly explored, insightful and enhances the viewer's interest in the content. Content elicits excellent understanding of the theme/purpose/outcome. Content as a whole is thought provoking. Choices of camera angles, transition, or sound vary to enhance the subject. Special effects are executed to enhance the mood or purpose of the project. Uses an animated voice to help tell the story.

A story is told in the project. The The story is hard to follow and does completed content somewhat engages little to engage the audience. the audience. Information presented in the project is Information presented is inaccurate. mostly accurate. The concept within the project is explored original but without enough depth to build real interest in the content. Content developed adequately and supports the theme/purpose/outcome.

The concept is trite (cliched or unoriginal) in presenting the content and builds no real interest. Content doesn't enhance the purpose/theme presented in the stated goals.

Choices of camera angles, transition, or sound vary but are limited. Special effects do little to enhance the mood or purpose of the project. Uses an interesting voice to tell the story.

Choices of camera angles, transition, or sound do not enhance the project. Special effects take away from the mood or purpose of the project. Story is told using a monotone voice.

Technical Quality of Product Visual/Video Quality

Audio Quality

Excellent visual editing; lighting, transitions, and motion are well executed. Strong visual layout and design. If there is animation or 3D objects included, they are good quality and enhance the project.

Audio editing, enhancements, and effects are purposefully planned. All audio is clear and crisp.

Some evidence of video editing; any special effects are adequately executed and fit the mood/purpose; lighting is average; motion/movement is average. Usable visual layout and design. Animation or 3D objects are present but do are limited in the enhancement of the project.

Very little video editing evident; limited special effects; illumination and light quality poor or doesn't fit the mood/purpose; motion/movement is not precise or doesn't fit the mood/purpose. Poor visual layout and design.

Audio editing, enhancements, and/or effects work well but could use some editing for background noise, etc.

Audio editing, enhancements, and/or effects are nonexistent or minimal; OR there is an excessive use of audio effects which detracts from the purpose; and/or poor sound quality (distortion, unwanted noise, not natural sounding).

Research Success in achieving stated goals Resources/Tools Use Copyright

Clear connection between subject matter being researched and the final output. Met or exceeded stated goals. Project demonstrates intentional research and inquiry by students. Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate and use information. Students practice ethical, safe and legal behavior while using technology, including no evidence of copyright / fair use infringement.

Some connection between subject matter being researched and the final output. Limited success toward stated goals.

Lacking a connection between subject matter being researched and the final output. Did not meet stated goals.

Reasoning for the application or tool Fair amount of research. Informative— selection is vague. Limited research. a couple of inaccuracies found. Not very informative-inaccurate Not as thorough as possible. information. Possible evidence of copyright infringement.

Clear evidence of copyright infringement.

Creativity Innovation

The project demonstrates an original idea or new approach. Evidence Somewhat imaginative, original, and student(s) apply existing knowledge to engaging to audience. generate new ideas, decisions, processes or solutions.

Would benefit from creative enhancement. Limited imagination or originality. Limited engagement to audience.

Oral Presentation Understanding of Project

Oral presentation fully communicates a Oral presentation communicates a clear understanding of the project. partial understanding of the project.

Organization

Presentation is delivered in a cooperative, well-organized and engaging manner.

Oral presentation needs work in explaining understanding of the project.

Planning evident. Polish is almost Planning not evident, lacking polish. there. Delivery is somewhat engaging. Delivery is not engaging.

Adapted from: http://depts.washington.edu/trio/resources/handouts/DigiMedia%202011%20Rubric.pdf http://techfair.efsvv.org/media/k2/attachments/Judging_Rubric_new.pdf