Assessing Reading and Writing Through Multi-Modal Digital Products

Dr. Robert Williams & Dr. Dan Woods
Radford University

Template with Generic Assessment Rubric

1.  State measurable objective(s).

Example 1: Learners will be able to identify the directionality of English print.

Example 2: Learners will be able to summarize major plot elements (beginning, middle, end) in a narrative.

Example 3: Learners will be able to identify the thesis in an argumentative prose passage.

Example 4: Learners will be able to identify and describe the key points in a persuasive prose passage.

Learners will be able to ______

2.  Identify digital devices and options available for activities.

Example Devices: Smart Phone, iPad / tablet, Nabi / Nabi Jr, Laptop, Computer Station

Example Platforms: FaceBook, Twitter, YouTube, Snap Chat, Tumblr, Pinterest, Vine, Storybird, Prezi

Available devices and access______

3.  Develop digital options for assignment choices.

Example Options: Traditional Composition: Compose and complete: Storybird Narrative, Twitterature Sequence, Pinterest Board, Prezi, Snap Story Sequence

Example Options: Audio or Video Composition: Scripted YouTube Video, Jing Narrative, Narrated PowerPoint Slides

Activity or Assignment options______

4.  Create an instructional set to lead learners as they respond to reading or author new compositions.

Example: See Example Instructional Sets provided in Hand-Out 1.

5.  Create an assessment rubric aligned with the instructional objectives articulated in Step 1.

Example:

Criterion / Target / Acceptable / Inadequate
Description / Compelling evidence from learner performance indicates complete competence.
Example: StoryBird re-telling of story included all major plot events. / Reasonable evidence from learner performance indicates satisfactory level of competence.
Example: Pinterest Board pin includes plot synopsis with minimum of beginning, middle, and end included, but does not include other plot points important to superior comprehension of narrative. / Inadequate evidence in learner performance to infer any level of competence.
Example: Snap Story does not include pictures that correlate to any major plot events, identified or not.