Assessing Online Discussions
I recently re/developed the rubric I use to assess learner performance in the online discussion for my “Introduction to Computers” course; I wanted a more generic approach suitable for many of the discussions in the course – particularly with the course going through a Quality Matters review. I developed a holistic rubric with two primary criteria supported with a number of descriptors at each level of proficiency.
The discussions focus on learners applying new knowledge regarding computer technology to make selection decisions. For example, given new knowledge of storage and hard drives, students must choose which hard drive specifications for a new computer they are purchasing. Students must explain their choice within the context of their personal computing needs and use habits; I refer to it as a “goldilocks” computer – it’s not too much or too little of a computer for them. The goal is a perfectly efficient purchase that maximizes the use of every dollar spent.
The two criteria focus on students’ “knowledge & decision-making” and their level of “engagement & participation” in the online discussions. The descriptors are in the attached PDF version of the discussion rubric. Your feedback is of interest.
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