RUBRIC FOR ASSESING OER-BASED MOBILE LEARNING TOOL

Instructions: Please judge the quality of the module based on the given numerical scale and its corresponding
description.
Check the indicator that is evident in the module and cross it out if it is not evident. Write NA if the indicator is not
applicable

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Criteria & Indicators Rating
Excellent Very Satisfactory Needs
Satisfactory Improvement

DESIGN, VISUAL APPEAL AND ACCURACY Satisfies all

the
1. The tool contains correct information. indicators

2. Text resources are well written.

3. Resources are properly cited and/or indicates Satisfies 5 to 6

copyright. indicators

4. It attracts attention and invites a strong

impression.
Satisfies 3 to 4
5. Figures, text and images are readable and indicators
comprehensible.

6. Design of the tool considers the constraints of a

smaller sized screen of mobile devices.

7. There is little to no functional difference Satisfies at least

between the desktop and mobile version regardless 1 to 2 indicators
of the device in use.

ALIGNMENT TO STANDARDS Satisfies all

the
1. Materials, resources and activities are aligned indicators
to standards. Satisfies 2 to 3
indicators
2. Materials, resources and activities efficiently
address the standards.
Satisfies at
3. The tool contains appropriate activities, least 1
resources and assessments. indicator
Does not satisfy
4. Materials, resources and activities are able to any of the
support or to supplement existing standard based indicators
modules/ resources.
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Criteria & Indicators Rating
Excellent Very Satisfactory Needs
Satisfactory Improvement

FUNCTIONALITY Satisfies all

the
1. The tool is easy for teachers, parents and indicators
students to use.

2. Provided instructions are clear and Satisfies 4 to 5

comprehensible. indicators

3. The tool can flexibly accommodate small,

medium to large class sizes. Satisfies 2 to 3
indicators
4. It offers appropriate technical support if needed.

5. There is an available digital or printed manual Satisfies at least

for use and for troubleshooting tasks. 1 indicator

ACCESSIBILITY AND ENGAGEMENT Satisfies all

the
1. The tool sparks interest among users. indicators

2. It provides appropriate material that address

students’ diverse needs and various skill levels,
literacies, and cognitive ability. Satisfies 5 to 6
indicators
3. It contains diverse activities to accommodate
different learning styles.

4. The required equipment to use the system is Satisfies 3 to 4

readily available. indicators

5. The tool can be accessed either through a

download of an application, via a mobile browser or
connecting to a network.

6. Functionality of the tool can be accessed and Satisfies at least

utilized even offline. 1 to 2 indicators

7. Access to the functionality of the tool is free.

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Criteria & Indicators Rating
Excellent Very Satisfactory Needs
Satisfactory Improvement

TECHNICAL Satisfies all

the
1. The functionality of the tool can be embedded indicators
in to a Learning Management System (LMS) or could
stand as its own LMS.
Satisfies 4 to 5
2. Users can effectively utilize the tool with any indicators
standard Operating System (OS) (i.e. android, iOS,
mac and windows).
Satisfies 2 to 3
3. Users can access to the functionality of the tool indicators
through available devices without any technical
modifications.
Satisfies at least
4. Users can effectively utilize the tool with any 1 indicator
standard up-to-date browser.

5. Users do not need to download applications,

software or browser extensions.

Satisfies all
PRIVACY, DATA PROTECTION, AND RIGHTS the
indicators
1. Use of the tool does not require the creation of Satisfies 2
an external account or additional login, such that no indicators
personal user information is collected and shared.

2. Users maintain ownership and copyright of their Satisfies at

intellectual property/data; the user can keep data least 1
private and decide if / how data is to be shared. indicator
Does not satisfy
3. Users can archive, save, or import and export any of the
content or activity data in a variety of formats. indicators

SOCIAL PRESENCE Satisfies all

the
1. The tool has the capacity to support a indicators
community of learning through both asynchronous Satisfies 2
and synchronous opportunities for communication, indicators
interactivity, and transfer of meaning between users.

2. Instructors can control learner anonymity; the Satisfies at

tool provides technical solutions for holding learners least 1
accountable for their actions. indicator
Does not satisfy
3. The tool is widely known and popular, it’s likely any of the
that most learners are familiar with the tool and have indicators
basic technical competence with it.
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Criteria & Indicators Rating
Excellent Very Satisfactory Needs
Satisfactory Improvement

TEACHING PRESENCE Satisfies all

the
1. The tool has easy-to-use features that would indicators
significantly improve an instructor’s ability to be Satisfies 2
present with learners via active management, indicators
monitoring, engagement, and feedback

2. Tool is adaptable to its environment: easily Satisfies at

customized to suit the classroom context and targeted least 1
learning outcomes indicator
Does not satisfy
3. Instructor can monitor learners’ performance on any of the
a variety of responsive measures. These measures indicators
can be accessed through a user-friendly dashboard

COGNITIVE PRESENCE Satisfies all

the
1. The tool enhances engagement in targeted indicators
cognitive task(s) that were once overly complex or Satisfies 2
inconceivable through other means indicators

2. Use of the tool easily facilitates learners to

exercise higher order thinking skills (given Satisfies at
consideration to design, facilitation, and direction from least 1
instructor) indicator
Does not satisfy
3. Through the tool, learners can regularly receive any of the
formative feedback on learning (i.e., they can track indicators
their performance, monitor their improvement, test
their knowledge)

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TOTAL
36

AVERAGE
(TOTAL SCORE ÷ 9)