Evaluation of Class Discussion (by Abby, Christina, Cherrie and Vercy)

1. Hypertext vs. Print Text

Evaluation Criteria:
1. Presentation: format and categories
2. Quantity: How many sections of points were stated
3. Creativity: If the idea is unique, extra point is added.

Ashley’s group got 10 points and they are TOP 1!!
They have well- organized form with categories sort out. Though they have little words, it is easy and clear to compare the differences between hypertext and print text.

Celia’s group got 10 points and they are TOP 1, too!!
They really provided a quantity of information between the two types of text. And also they have idea that is unique. Maybe the merit/demerit can be sort out more clearly, because good or bad really depends.

Anita’s group got 3 points and they are TOP 3!!
They did have some great ideas, but maybe they can provide more explanations for each of the description.


2. PBL/PBL/IBL

Evaluation Criteria:
1. Presentation: format and graphic
2. Persuasion: The statement is strong or not.
3. Creativity: If the idea is unique, extra point is added.

Celia’s group got 10 points and they are TOP 1!!
They have drawn a clear tree-like map that contains explanation to it. It is easy for reader to recognize their thoughts on the relationships of PBL/PBL/IBL. Also they stated their thought according to Richard, which make their statement more convincing.

Anita’s group got 9 points and they are TOP 2!!
Anita’s group has a totally concept comparing to others. They think IBL is the biggest concept among the three. They had stated their ideas according to the books or papers, which make their explanation convincing.

Ashley’s group got 8 points and they are TOP 3!!
They have stated information on Project-Based Learning more than any other groups, and the features they stated are interesting. Also they mentioned about webquest, which is kind of an extended idea of PBL/PBL/IBL.


3. Designing and evaluating ESL weblogs

I. Discuss principles for designing English learning weblogs
II.Criteria for evaluating ESL/EFL weblogs

Evaluation Criteria:
1. Presentation: format and categories
2. Quantity: How many principles and criteria were stated
3. Creativity: If the idea is unique, extra point is added.


Celia’s group got 16 points and they are TOP 1!!
They have itemized a clear analysis on designing and evaluating ESL weblogs
that contains full explanation to it. It is easy for readers to catch ideas. Also they stated their thought completely and uniquely. Generally, they did a really good job.

Ashley’s group got 14 points and they are TOP 2!!
Ashley’s group has especially something new from other group, but maybe they can provide much more explanations for each unique item of the description.

Anita’s group got 10 points and they are TOP 3!!
They have stated criteria for evaluating these weblogs with a descriptive article, and make their readers not get the main idea immediately. However, the way of analysis (four language abilities) is different from others truly attract our interests.