Rubrics

=Rubric for Learning Community Wiki= toc
 * **Weeks 3–9:** || **Points** ||
 * **1.** Your post reflects course readings and demonstrates progression of work on your multimedia presentation to the Board of Directors. || 4 ||
 * **2.** Responses to the members of your learning community are reflective, constructive, and ask questions or make comments that help improve their presentations. || 3 ||
 * **3.**You are an active and positive member of the learning community and contribute to the Wiki weekly. || 3 ||
 * **TOTAL** || **10 pts Weekly** ||

=Rubric for Multimedia Presentation to Board of Directors= **Total 150 Points**

The Innovation-Development Process
20 points > (a) the organization/people that developed the innovation, > (b) the findings of their research, > (c) the “lead thinkers,” for the innovation, and > (d) how they convinced a manufacturer to produce the innovation. > (a) the development problems encountered by the developers, and > (b) the intended market for the innovation.
 * The need for the innovation in your industry is established convincingly.
 * The research undergirding this innovation is demonstrated, including
 * The concerns about development are presented, including
 * A description is included for the production, manufacturing, packaging, marketing, and distribution of your innovation.

The Innovation–Decision Process
30 points > You __linked__ your date to a __web site__ that supported your decision. > You __linked__ your date to a __web site__ that supported your decision. > You __linked__ your date to a __web site__ that supported your decision. > You __linked__ your date to a __web site__ that supported your decision. > You __linked__ your date to a __web site__ that supported your decision. > You linked your date to a web site that supported your decision.
 * You placed your innovation on the timeline appropriately to demonstrate when the knowledge stage for your innovation occurred.
 * You placed your innovation on the timeline appropriately to demonstrate when the persuasion stage for your innovation occurred.
 * You placed your innovation on the timeline appropriately to demonstrate when the decision stage for your innovation occurred.
 * You placed your innovation on the timeline appropriately to demonstrate when the implementation stage for your innovation occurred.
 * You placed your innovation on the timeline appropriately to demonstrate when the confirmation stage for your innovation occurred.
 * The communication channels that worked best for the decision are adequately described.

Adopter Categories and the S-Curve
10 points
 * A visual display of the S-Curve that demonstrates the adoption of your innovation is included
 * The S-Curve represents the progression of your innovation through the adoption stages accurately

Perceived Attributes of Innovations
20 points
 * The key innovators and early adopters in your workplace are identified, with a rationale for each person’s inclusion.
 * Strategies to persuade the innovators and early adopter to accept your innovation are included.
 * The key laggards in your workplace are identified in terms of the likelihood of their rejecting the innovation, with suggested strategies to help move them toward adoption.
 * The perceived attributes that are most useful for helping your innovation achieve critical mass in your industry are discussed and justified.

Critical Mass and Change Agents
20 points
 * A justification is included for using either a centralized or decentralized approach for the adoption of the innovation you are proposing to the Board of Directors.
 * Key change agents in your organization are identified, indicating how the seven roles of a change agent can be used in your organization to effect positive social change.
 * An explanation of critical mass for your innovation is shown and related to your industry.
 * If your innovation has not met critical mass, one of the four strategies for achieving critical mass is recommended to the Board for your innovation.

Organizational Innovations
10 points
 * The role of the “champion” is shown in order to set the agenda for your organization by (a) defining the need for your innovation, and
 * The role of the “champion” is shown in order to set the agenda for your organization by (b) matching your innovation to that need.

General Considerations
10 points > You demonstrate //**you are a champion**// by convincing them that your __organization cannot accomplish its goals without using this innovation__. You use this opportunity to drive your point home.
 * Your presentation is developed in a way that it can persuade the Board that the innovation will have a significant impact and create positive change in your industry.
 * Your final slide is designed to leave a lasting impact on the Board of Directors.

Mechanics of the Multimedia Presentation
30 points
 * Graphics, Tables, and Pictures are used effectively to demonstrate concepts.
 * At least five links are included to websites of videos and/or multimedia resources on YouTube, TeacherTube, or other sources that provide information on your innovation.
 * Written words are used as needed, but __do not dominate__ the presentation.
 * Narration is included in your PowerPoint® or video that flows smoothly and provides insight into your topic.
 * Best practices for a PowerPoint® or video are effectively used (effects, transitions, font sizing, color).
 * Transcript of narration is included meeting ADA requirements.

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