- Write an original response to the question including content from readings
and speakers or personal experiences/examples. This can be done by going to
the Discussion Board area of the course Blackboard site, clicking on the question
to which you would like to respond, writing your entry in the text box, then
clicking submit at the bottom of the page.
- Respond to another person’s post. This response can agree or disagree,
but must also include additional points to ponder or examples. You can respond
to another person’s post by going to the Discussion Board area of the
course Blackboard site, clicking onto the question, then clicking another
person’s response (not their name or the e-mail window will appear).
Read their post and formulate a response. Then click reply, write your response
in the text box and click submit.
2. Postings will be graded according to the following rubric:
- A to B range - entry is complete and thoughtful and includes references
to readings or class discussions/speakers. Students should also use appropriate
grammar and spelling. This means that students should proof-read postings
before submitting them. Use of appropriate emoticons " :)" or shorthand (LOL,
BTW etc.) is allowed.
- C to D range - entry includes only opinion, doesn’t use any rationale
from readings or class discussions, and/or responds to another person’s
post by merely agreeing or disagreeing rather than adding anything to the
other’s comments. Grammar and spelling indicate a hasty or less than
well thought out response.
3. Criteria for the Virtual Classroom will be similar but will allow for the
faster speed at which discussion takes place. In other words, depth and accuracy
suffer in such a setting.
4. Participation in the "regular" (face to face) classroom will also
be included in the participation grade.
In addition to the "quality" dimension addressed above, participation grades
will also be influenced by the "quantity" of postings each student submits.
There is no set formula that says so many postings equals an "A" or so many
a "B" etc. Rather, your participation grade will be based upon both quality
and quantity dimensions. However, please note that I would rather have students
emphasize quality rather than quantity. In other words, don't post just to post.
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