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 TIE 532 - Project 1 Assessment Rubric – “Buying Computers For The School”

Course goals and expected student learning outcomes. As part of this course, students will:

Research, evaluate, and strategically develop a plan for the configuration and budget for an instructional system, involving the modification of facilities, and acquisition of computer hardware, software, and related peripherals. (TS-2B, TS-2D, TS-7C, TS-7E, TF-VII.A.1, TF-VII.B.4, TF-VIII.D.7, TF-VII.B.2, TF-VII.B.7)

Report Objectives	Indicator	Exceeds 3 points	Meets 2 points	Approaches 1 point	Not Observed 0 points	Points Awarded
Provide a detailed description of your school's current computer needs.	Introductory remarks	The introduction to the report provides relevant details about the demographics of the school along with transitional mention of  technology requirements in relation to instruction.  As appropriate, past efforts by the school in technology planning and implementation are also discussed.	The report begins with an overview paragraph in which general information about the school and population.  Transition is made to a discussion of instructional technology needs of students and faculty.	The report refers to the school’s name and location and alludes to its demographics.	An introduction is not provided.
	Needs Assessment	In addition to the meets criteria for needs (at right), the report recites examples of the different populations to be served, and strategies that may be used to enhance learning.  Reference is made to formalized assessments conducted by the school and included in the school’s Technology Plan.	The report provides a heading along with one or more paragraphs which identify clearly why the new equipment is needed, and the population to be served.	The report suggests in cursory fashion why new computing equipment might be required.	A needs assessment is not provided.
Provide a detailed description of your school's current computer needs. (Cont.)	Market Research	In addition to the meets criteria for market research (at right), the report also addresses issues of available software and post-purchase hardware that may be added later, as well as any faculty professional development training opportunities that may or may not be tied to  the purchase.	The report provides an explanation of the method used in determining the best computer purchase solution for the school, based on quality, reliability, warranty and service.	The report provides a list of prices found in magazines or websites; the least expensive products are recommend-ed for purchase.	A discussion of market research is not provided.
Detail why your school needs the new equipment.	Narrative: Results and Conclusions	In addition to the meets criteria for market research (at right), the report details a detailed  plan of action for the school, including deployment and faculty professional development should the report be accepted for funding and implementation	The report provides a concise, easy-to-read summary that synthesizes the assessment of needs, market research and the author’s informed judgment.	The report provides an itemized listing of costs, along the total cost of the project.	A narrative statement, along with conclusions and recommendations is not provided.
	Final Recommendation(s)	As part of the report’s final recommendations, a plan of action identifies target dates for purchase, installation, and final checkout prior to its use for instruction, as well as a follow-up satisfaction survey.	The report is summarized and recommendations are identified and related to targeted goals included in the school’s Technology Plan.	The report is summarized, but no recommendations are given.	Final recommendations are not provided.
	Table(s)/Project Budget	In addition to the meets criteria for table(s) /project budget  (at right), the report employs an attractive format for displaying information in a formal report.	The report contains a table in the narrative which itemizes and compares costs of different computer models.  It also contains a project budget breakdown (either in the body of the report) or as an attachment.	The report includes either a table of representative costs, or a budget attachment, but not both.	Table(s) and/or Budget listings are not provided.
Observe style and writing guidelines	Spelling	The report is free of spelling errors.	The report contains no more than two spelling errors.	Some spelling errors (up to three) are present in the report.	The report is marred by excessive and egregious spelling errors.
	Grammar	The report is free of grammatical errors.	The report contains no more than two minor grammatical errors.	Some spelling errors (up to four) are present in the report.	The report is marred by excessive and egregious grammatical errors.
	Report Mechanics	The report is consistent with the guidelines and free of mechanical errors.	The report contains no more than two minor mechanical errors.	Some mechanical errors (up to four) are present in the report.	The report did not follow style sheet recommendations in the guidelines.

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