Discussion

Post Type

Post Composition

% Score

Needs Improvement 30% (.9)

Satisfactory

60% (1.8)

Proficient

100% (3)

Initial Post

The first post for this discussion exhibits a statement to only partially answer the main discussion question. Additionally, this answer fails to provide evidence in two or more of the following areas: a concise statement; backed by readings from the class; or another researched source, and it should stimulate further discussion

The first post for this discussion exhibits a statement to answer the main discussion question. However, this answer fails to provide evidence in at least two of the following areas: a concise statement; backed by readings from the class; or another researched source, and it does not stimulate further discussion.

The first post for this discussion exhibits a statement to answer the main discussion question. This answer provides evidence in at least two of the following areas: a concise statement; backed by readings from the class; or another researched source, and it should stimulate further discussion.

50% (3)

Needs Improvement 50% (1.2)

Satisfactory

75% (1.8)

Proficient

100% (2.4)

Contribution to the Learning

Replies were missing, constituted a simple agreement or question that did not bring evidence of effort, critical thought or knowledge, or were posted too late in the week to have an impact (after 6pm EST on Sundays).

Each reply to the minimum of two other initial posts exhibited solid answers but may have failed to address the posts adequately, were not supported by reading or other facts, or failed to challenge other participants to further explore the topic.

Each reply to the minimum of two other initial posts exhibited solid answers that addressed the posts adequately, and were supported by reading or other facts, and challenge other participants to further explore the topic.

40% (2.4)

Needs Improvement

0% (0)

Satisfactory

50% (.3)

Proficient

100% (.6)

Engagement

All replies were completed on the same day, limiting the amount of active time in the discussion.

Replies were provided over a span of 2 days, identifying, that at a minimum, the student was active in the discussion at least twice.

Multiple replies were provided over a span of 3-4 days, identifying that the student was active in the discussion at least three times.

10% (.6)

Total

100% (6)