Rubric

Creating Electronic Portfolios:
A Tutorial for Preservice Teachers

Contents:

Teaching Portfolios
Definition
Audience
Purpose

Portfolio Examples
Web Examples
NEC Examples

Planning the Portfolio
What to Include
Collecting Artifacts
Organizing Content

Creating the Portfolio
Creating Templates
Navigation Structure
Appearance

Electronic Teaching Portfolio Rubric

Information
Content
3	All of the required portfolio components are included. The purpose of the portfolio is clear. The information is useful, is interesting to read, and shows insight and/or knowledge of the subject matter. Selection of materials reflects the focus of the portfolio.
2	Most of the required components are included. Some information is incomplete or unclear. The information does not always reflect the purpose.
1	Information is incomplete, unclear, or inaccurate. The content lacks a purpose. No theme is evident.
Language and Convention
3	Writing is clear and concise with correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar usage.
2	Writing has some minor problems with punctuation, spelling, or grammar usage.
1	Noticeable errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation.

Organization
Layout and Design
3	The layout is clear, attractive, and easy to follow. The design functions to fulfill the purpose of the site. Backgrounds or graphics enhance the pages and the text is easy to read. The format is consistent throughout the site.
2	The layout is mostly clear and easy to follow. There may be some inconsistency with the use of backgrounds or difficulty reading text..
1	The layout is confusing and difficult to read. The backgrounds or graphics are distracting. The design is inconsistent throughout the site.
Navigation
3	The hyperlinks are clear and easy to follow. How to navigate the site is clear either with a site guide or table of contents. Navigation is consistent throughout the site. Return links are present and work properly.
2	Most links work. Navigation may be confusing or lacks consistency throughout the site.
1	Links do not work. How to navigate is not clear. Return links are not present.

Technology
3	Examples of varied media are used to fulfill the purpose. A variety of formatting options are used to control the look and enhance the functions of the site (tables, color). The site reflects skill in using technology (scanning, multimedia components)
2	Some media components and formatting options are evident. Some technology skills are evident.
1	Few technology skills are evident. Attempts to use varied media are not evident or do not work properly.

Validity
3	A complete list of resources are provided and listed in proper form. Contact information is provided. Feedback is sought and easy to give.
2	Some sources are listed. Contact information is difficult to locate.
1	No sources are provided. No contact information is given.