Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Rubrics may be used to grade either individual student comments, or a series of comments from a student.

A very simple four-point scale:
4 Points - The posting(s) integrates multiple viewpoints and weaves both class readings and other participants' postings into their discussion of the subject.
3 Points - The posting(s) builds upon the ideas of another participant or two, and digs deeper into the question(s) posed by the instructor.
2 Points - A single posting that does not interact with or incorporate the ideas of other participants' comments.
1 Point - A simple "me too" comment that neither expands the conversation nor demonstrates any degree of reflection by the student.
0 Points - No comment.