Blog Post 7

Below is our assessment rubric for our Digital Storytelling Assessment.

Engagement of Personal Identity:

-Is it clear that the creator is personally connected and committed to their subject? (This is proven by using different technological resources such as sound, images, transitions, etc. Simply stating facts proves you are not committed to your subject)

Digital Flow:

– Did the story avoid patterns such as color to black and white images, or music in every other slide? (This should be avoided within the digital story as it can distract students from the story itself)

(The digital story should use sequencing, transitions, colorful contrast, emphasis)

-Do the chosen digital resources help get the message across in the story? (This is achieved by sound putting an image in the audience’s head, images displaying what is being said, etc.)

Narrative Flow:

– Does the audience understand what your narrative is about (This is achieved by the title of your story and the content within your story. If your story is about Slavery in the U.S, you should discuss its origins, history and chronology)

– Is the lens that the audience is viewing the story through make sense given what the story is about? (Chronological, present to the past, character lens, etc.) (Historical story should use a chronological sense while a story of morality or personal experience should use a specific character lens)

Clear goal and purpose:

-Did the creator(s) of the story demonstrate their goal? (This is done by staying on track and sticking to one topic such as Slavery or Democracy)

– Does somebody have knowledge about your chosen subject after watching the story? (Your story should educate the audience and include facts and concepts)

Grammar:

– Is proper grammar used in both the text and narration?

-Is the text and naration punctual, understandable?

(At no point should the viewer be confused due to poor grammar, avoid typos and text/narration that does not pertain to your narrative)

Use of media:

-Are images of good quality? (Images should be clear, the audience should not have to guess what is being displayed)

-Is the audio understandable? (Viewers should be able to understand what is being said. Narration should be spoken slowly and clearly with proper pronunciation. Music should pertain to what is being displayed)

Implementation of Content:

-Does your digital story represent ideas and concepts relevant to your content area?

-Does the video serve as an effective and informative academic resource for your students? (The story could be used to teach a history class and thoroughly explains the chosen topic with factual and conceptual ideas)

Audience:

– Does somebody need to have prior knowledge on the subject before watching the story?

-Is there an age range for your story? (The grade level for your story should be established before showing it. If your story is about slavery, it should not be shown to students until Middle-School, if your story is about Presidents it can be shown to children in elementary school. The age range of your video should be evident within itself, don’t leave guessing room)

Citations:

-Are there proper citations/rolling credits at the end of the digital story?