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All students can participate in EL Civics instruction and assessment. However, only ESL students in WIOA II EL Civics education programs can earn payment points for passing COAAP assessments. ABE, ASE, and CTE students can earn CAEP Immigrant Integration Indicator (I3) outcome for CAEP but not payment points for WIOA II. Please see Successful Implementation of COAAPs for CAEP Agencies for a crosswalk for ABE/ASE/CTE student placement into ESL COAAP instructional levels.
Civic Objective#: 48 Program Year: 2025-2026
Civic Objective: Effectively use online tools to learn, communicate and collaborate with others.
TOPSpro Form #: 483C AAP #: 48.3
Assessment Type: Portfolio

Level Range

From: Beginning Low To: Advanced

Language and Literacy Objectives

Language and literacy objectives with an asterisk (*) are suitable for beginning low level students.
1 *Identify and categorize current uses of digital communication (e.g. messaging tools, email, text, blogs, social media, video call and conferencing tools, AI, etc.).
2 *Identify current terminology, acronyms and other conventions used in digital environments.
3 *Identify common elements (e.g. greeting, signature, recipient) of an email message, blog post, social media comment, etc.
4 *Use appropriate language and behavior to communicate effectively in a digital environment (i.e., Netiquette).
6 *Access online information effectively and securely.
7 *Use online communication tools appropriately to exchange information.
9 *Write an email, blog post or social media post, etc., using appropriate style, tone and register.
15 Research and discuss the benefits and challenges of digital communication tools in various environments.
16 *Identify and/or use digital tools for active participation in a synchronous or asynchronous online learning environment which may include remote testing.
18 Analyze and evaluate information found online and/or in other media, (e.g. television, radio, social media, news sources, podcasts, etc.)
19 *Use self-assessment tools to ID gaps in tech info, knowledge and competence.

Additional Assessment Plan Tasks

Task: 1

Description: Identify Internet Uses & Communication Techniques
Student will demonstrate understanding of current uses of digital environment, terminology and conventions specific to online communication for work, study, friends and family.

Content A (5 items, 10 points possible)
Student will label and/or describe (orally or in writing) up to 5 pictures or video clips (BL/BH=3, IL=4, IH/A=5) depicting common uses of the internet for communication (e.g. email, chat, social media, blogs, Padlet, Google Sites, Google Classroom, Zoom, etc.).

Content B (10 items, 10 points possible)
Student will identify and/or describe (orally or in writing) up to 10 vocabulary items, features (e.g. break out rooms, reactions, etc.) acronyms (e.g. BRB, LOL, etc.), emoticons (e.g. :-D, etc.), and/or other conventions (e.g. tone, style, etc.) currently used in online communication (e.g. #, @, etc.) (BL = 4, BH = 6, IL = 8, IH/A = 10).

Optimally, prior to instruction, students will use a technology self-assessment tool in order to determine the information, knowledge and/or competence gaps which will inform instruction.

Points Possible:20Level:Beginning Low - Advanced
Scoring Rubric Points
Content A
Picture/video clip is correctly and comprehensibly described or labeled. 2
Picture/video clip is incorrectly or incomprehensibly labeled, or there is no label. 0
Content B
Response is correct and comprehensible. 1
Response is incorrect or incomprehensible or there is no response. 0

Task: 2

Description: Search for and Evaluate Online Content

Content A: Conduct an Effective Web Search (9 points possible)
Student (BL-A) will select from a list of agency-provided topics and search on the internet for information on 3 topics. Student will list up to 3 descriptors/keywords (BL=1, BH=2, IL-A=3) used to narrow and focus searches to find appropriate content.

Content B: Critical Literacy - Evaluate Online Content (5 items, 10 points possible)
Student will select from a list of agency-provided web addresses (BL-BH) or search on the internet for information on an agency-provided topic (IL-A), use critical literacy skills to identify (BL-BH) or interpret (IL-A) the information found (e.g. IL-A, assess the reliability of the online source, determine the validity of the content, etc.), and answer up to 5 questions (BL-BH=2, IL = 3, IH-A = 5).

Sample questions may include:
• What is the source? If AI, which AI provider? (BL-BH)
• Is this a credible source of information? Why or why not? (IL-A)
• What are the source’s affiliations? (IL-A)
• What is the source’s point of view? (IL-A)
• Is there any bias or conflict of interest? Explain. (IH-A)
• Does the source make any claims that seem unrealistic or untrue? How would you check the facts? (IH-A)

Points Possible:19Level:Beginning Low - Advanced
Scoring Rubric Points
Content A
Answer is correct and comprehensible. 1
Answer not correct or comprehensible or there is no answer. 0
Content B
Answer is appropriate, clear, complete, and has correct content. There may be errors, but they do not interfere with meaning. 2
Answer is appropriate and has correct content. It may be partially complete. There may be errors that interfere with meaning, but the Answer can be understood with inference. 1
Answer inappropriate, incomprehensible, or incorrect, or there is no answer. 0

Task: 3

Description: Interpret an Online Communication (5 items, 10 points possible)

Given a level-appropriate authentic email, blog post, social media post, podcast, video clip or other online communication example, student will respond orally (BL) or in writing to 5 level-appropriate questions or prompts about the content, format, style, central idea, details, point of view, tone, register, etc. of the communication, such as:

Examples for BL-BH
Email:
• Who is the sender?
• Who is the recipient?
• What is the topic?
• What does the writer ask about?

Video clip:
• What is the topic?
• What are a few key details?
• Is the source reliable?
• What is the author’s feeling? (tone, register, etc.)

Examples for IL-A
Email:
• Does the subject line accurately describe the content of the message?
• What is the tone of the message? Is it appropriate for the subject matter and recipient?

Podcast/Video clip or other online source:
• What is the topic?
• Assess the reliability of the online source.
• What is the tone and/or register?
• Determine the central idea or theme.
• Cite specific details and evidence from the video.
• Summarize the text.

Points Possible:10Level:Beginning Low - Advanced
Scoring Rubric Points
Content A
Answer is appropriate, clear, complete, and has correct content. There may be errors but they do not interfere with meaning. 2
Answer is appropriate and has correct content. It may be partially complete. There may be errors that interfere with meaning, but the answer can be understood with inference. 1
Answer is incorrect or incomprehensible, or there is no answer. 0

Task: 4

Description: Write an Email (24 points possible)

Given an agency-provided scenario that describes an issue, problem or concern, student will write a level-appropriate email using appropriate style, tone, register and format. Student will include 5 elements such as: (1) introduce self and the topic (2) construct a claim, (3) provide sufficient reasons or facts to support the claim, (4) suggest a solution, and (5) provide a concluding statement.

Optimally, the writing task will be created on a computer and sent to the assessor electronically.

Points Possible:24Level:Intermediate Low - Advanced
Scoring Rubric Points
Content
Addresses all parts of the task effectively. Ideas are well stated, clearly expressed, and supported with concrete, relevant detail. No inference is required. Uses appropriate style, tone and register for recipient(s) of message. 16
Addresses all parts of the task adequately. Some ideas may not be well stated. May require minimal inference. Uses appropriate style, tone or register for recipient(s) of message. 14
Addresses the task in a general way, but may have gaps. Many ideas may not be well stated. May lack appropriate or sufficient detail or clear focus. May require some inference. May not use appropriate style, tone or register for recipient(s) of message. 12
Addresses the task minimally but relation to the task is evident. May be unfocused or unclear. May require a substantial degree of inference. Uses appropriate style, tone or register for recipient(s) of message. 10
Nothing written or content is incomprehensible or inappropriate or style, tone and register are inappropriate. 0
Grammar, Structure and Mechanics
Almost no errors in grammar, structure, spelling, capitalization or punctuation. 6
Some errors in grammar, structure, spelling, capitalization, or punctuation that do not distract the reader. 2
Many errors in grammar, structure, spelling, capitalization, or punctuation that may require the reader to infer meaning. 1
Errors make the writing difficult to understand even with inference. 0
Format
Uses standard email format including 4 items: an appropriate subject, salutation, closing, writer's contact information such as name, address, email address and phone number. 2
Uses standard email format including 3 items: an appropriate subject, salutation, and writer's contact information such as name, address, email address and phone number. 1
Not in standard email format. 0

Task: 5

Description: Select Work Sample
Student will choose a sample of student's classroom work to include in the portfolio and provide a brief oral or written explanation giving the reason for choosing this sample. If the explanation is given orally, assessor will provide a summary or a checklist for inclusion in the portfolio.

Points Possible:2Level:Beginning Low - Advanced
Scoring Rubric Points
Classroom work included and explained. 2
Classroom work not included and/or not explained. 0

Task: 6

Description: Reflect on Learning
Student will answer 3 questions (or complete a checklist or questionnaire) reflecting on student's increased ability to effectively utilize online tools to communicate and collaborate with others based on what student has learned. (3 simple questions requiring short oral or written answers for BL-BH and more complex questions requiring longer oral or written responses for IL-A).

Points Possible:2Level:Beginning Low - Advanced
Scoring Rubric Points
Responses are appropriate, clear, and complete There may be errors, but they do not interfere with meaning. 2
Responses are appropriate. They may lack clarity or may be partially complete. There may be errors that interfere with meaning, but the responses can be understood with inference. 1
Responses are inappropriate, incomprehensible, or there are no responses. 0

Rating Scale/Passing Scores

Total Points Possible: 77
Advanced: 69
Intermediate High: 61
Intermediate Low: 48
Beginning High: 28
Beginning Low: 21
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