1. 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 Moodle 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.
2. 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 Moodle 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.

• 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.
• 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.

3. Participation in the "regular" (face to face) classroom will also be included in the participation grade.

 

Participation in class contributes to all learning objectives.

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