Assessing Forums with Rubrics Handout
Examples of Rubrics for Assessing Online Forum Posts Example 1: You could post the following statement in your syllabus, forum header, individual forum prompt or all three: Your forum post will be evaluated according to the following scale: Each week, forums are scored on a 0-3 scale. 0 = no, late or inadequate posting 1 = accurate posting 2 = accurate posting AND meaningful return comments to your classmates 3 = accurate posting with meaningful comments AND exceptional insight into the issue Example 2: Here is a simple rubric to use to encourage timely, responsive, informed forum posts. Weekly Online Discussions Rubric Criteria Excellent 9 - 10 Points Good 8 Points Average 6 - 7 Points Poor 5 or less Points Timely discussion contributions 3-6 posting 4-6 postings 5-6 postings well somewhat distributed distributed throughout the week throughout the week distributed 2-6 postings not distributed throughout the week Responsiveness to discussion and demonstration of knowledge gained from assigned reading Very clear that readings were understood and incorporated well into responses Readings were understood and incorporated into responses Postings have questionable relationship to reading material Not evident that readings were understood and/or not incorporated into discussion Adherence to online protocols All on-line protocols followed 1 online protocol not adhered to 2-3 online protocols not adhered to 4 or more online protocols not adhered to From: http://mason.gmu.edu/~ndabbagh/wblg/online-protocol.html Revised 181110 Academic Technology Department | Help Desk (503) 494-7074 | sakai@ohsu.edu Rubrics | Page 2 of 2 Example 3: You can use the following form to assess the student or you could also have the student complete a self-assessment. Name: __________________________________________________________________________ Asynchronous discussion enhances learning as you share your ideas, perspectives, and experiences with the class. You develop and refine your thoughts through the writing process, plus broaden your classmates’ understanding of the course content. Use the following feedback to improve the quality of your discussion contributions. CRITERIA Unacceptable 0 Points Acceptable 1 Point Good 2 Points Excellent 3 Points Participates not at all. Participates 1-2 times on the same day. Participates 3-4 times but postings not distributed throughout week. Participates 4-5 times throughout the week. Posts no assignment. Posts adequate assignment with superficial thought and preparation; doesn’t address all aspects of the task. Posts well developed assignment that addresses all aspects of the task; lacks full development of concepts. Posts well developed assignment that fully addresses and develops all aspects of the task. Posts no follow-up responses to others. Posts shallow contribution to discussion (e.g., agrees or disagrees); does not enrich discussion. Elaborates on an existing posting with further comment or observation. Demonstrates analysis of others’ posts; extends meaningful discussion by building on previous posts. Posts information that is off-topic, incorrect, or irrelevant to discussion. Repeats but does not add substantive information to the discussion. Posts information that is factually correct; lacks full development of concept or thought. Posts factually correct, reflective and substantive contribution; advances discussion. Includes no references or supporting experience. Uses personal experience, but no references to readings or research. Incorporates some references from literature and personal experience. Uses references to literature, readings, or personal experience to support comments. Posts long, unorganized or rude content that may contain multiple errors or may be inappropriate. Communicates in friendly, courteous and helpful manner with some errors in clarity or mechanics. Contributes valuable information to discussion with minor clarity or mechanics errors. Contributes to discussion with clear, concise comments formatted in an easy to read style that is free of grammatical or spelling errors. Frequency Initial Assignment Posting Follow-Up Postings Content Contribution References & Support Clarity & Mechanics From: http://www.udel.edu/janet/MARC2006/rubric.html Examples of postings that demonstrate higher levels of thinking: • • • “Some common themes I see between your experiences and our textbook are….” (Analysis) “These newer trends are significant if we consider the relationship between ….” (Synthesis) “The body of literature should be assessed by these standards ….” (Evaluation)
