Discussion
Board Participation |
OTL 501 is a reading-intensive, discussion-based class. To that end, the primary activity (and assessment) for the class is student participation in the discussion board. In most cases, this involves typical postings responding to discussion prompts based on the readings. In some cases, this may involve a collaborative activity.
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Postings should be distributed throughout the discussion period (not on one day or just at the beginning or end of the discussion period.)
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Respect others' ideas and respond to the content of the message.
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Keep the discussion related to the topic. It is fine to relate to other course material and current events, but the discussion should focus on the essential question/s for the discussion thread.
RUBRIC (6 modules, 6 points each for a total of 36 points) |
6
Points |
Exemplary |
Acceptable |
Needs Improvement |
| Response to threads |
2 points 3-4 postings per discussion thread during the discussion period (including original and response to others). Postings begin early in the week in order to provide time for reflection. |
1 point 2 postings per discussion thread during the discussion period (including original and response to others). Postings are towards the early part of the week. |
0 point 0 or incomplete posting per discussion thread during the discussion period (including original and response to others). |
| General Discussions |
2 points Contributions demonstrate a clear understanding of the topic and reference course materials or research material. |
1 point Contributions demonstrate a clear understanding of the topic. |
0 points Contributions lack clear focus or are off-topic. |
| Response to other participants' postings |
2 Points Contributions add a new perspective or reaction to posted perspectives that references course material. The contribution also poses additional questions for further discussion and reflection by others. |
1 point Contributions add a new perspective or reaction to posted perspectives that references course material. |
0 points Contributions lack clear focus or are off-topic. |