assessment 1 mind map

Grade

Descriptors

Pass [P 50-59%]

All aspects of the task have been completed, and the requirements of all criteria have been met at a satisfactory level. All work is your own original work unless where the works of others have been integrated and referenced according to APA conventions.

· The mind map contains several characteristics of the digital age.

· The part 2 addresses the topic in a general way, is the required length and refers to, or builds on, the mind map.

· The 400-word blog-style post identifies a limited number of challenges to teaching and learning in the digital age and discusses them in a rudimentary way. Few links to other sources of information are included.

· The reference list contains a limited mix of scholarly and non-scholarly works and an attempt has been made to reference using APA conventions: reference details are in the correct order.

· Conventions of written and spoken English are generally adhered to. Careful proofreading has meant the elimination of most typographical and spelling errors. In all communications, word choice, sentence structure and grammatical issues do not detract substantially from the communication of ideas.

Credit [C 60-69%]

To be awarded a Credit, you must fulfil all of the requirements of the P level, but with more sophistication.

· The depth of knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and major challenges to teaching and learning in the digital age (through the mind map and the blog-style post).

· The clarity and organisation of ideas and information within each aspect of the task.

· The level of competence with the digital tools used.

In addition:

· A wide and relevant range of skills required for effective teaching are identified through a clearly-structured.

· There is broad coherence between the characteristics and challenges of the digital age and the skills required for teaching.

· Meaning is effectively communicated in each aspect of the task.

· A wide range of literature has been effectively used to support all claims, and citations are mostly correct.

Distinction [D 70-79%]

To be awarded a Distinction for this task students must meet all the requirements of the credit level, but with more insightful analysis, critical evaluation, capacity to engage an audience, and competence in written communication.

· Highly developed competence in presenting information.

· Explicit knowledge of the characteristics and major challenges of the digital age.

· Critical thinking (specifically clarity, precision and accuracy) of the topic/s being addressed and of the information used to support the stance presented.

· Clarity of thinking in relation to the relevant skills required for effective teaching.

· Judicious examples of the challenges to teaching and learning.

In addition:

· The mind map is detailed and connections are clear within each category.

· The part 2 is detailed, comprehensive, and articulate. The quality of the part 2 is excellent and the structure of the information presented is logical and well-ordered.

· The literature used to support all claims demonstrates wide yet targeted reading.

· Any errors in spelling, referencing, and grammatical construction that remain after careful proofreading and/or editing do not detract from the quality of the submission.

High Distinction (HD 80-100%) –

· Key characteristics of the digital age are identified and challenges for teaching and learning are discussed through the use of relevant, concrete and astute examples.

· The mind map demonstrates keen conceptual understanding and the thoughtful categorisation of ideas.

· The ways the technologies are used demonstrates clear evidence of critical thinking and problem solving, effective communication, and creativity. They go beyond a demonstration of familiarity, to demonstrate fluency.

· Precise and engaging language, appropriate for the audience and purpose, has been used throughout each piece.

· Relevant and current literature has informed each response, which shows evidence of extensive reading and in-depth knowledge and understanding of the ideas presented.

· All aspects of the assessment task have been addressed explicitly, showing attention to detail and care for the work submitted. There are few errors in referencing, spelling, grammar, syntax, or punctuation in the written and spoken texts.