Assessing+Forums

=Assessing Online Forums= = joedale.typepad.com = =Directions: Review these two articles: [|Quality Assessment] and [|Can It Be Done?]summarize the main take away points on the this collaborative wiki page.=

Below are examples of online discussion rubrics and our analysis of each. All of these are not "ready to go" but are good starting points for adapting to create a universal rubric for online discussions.

http://www2.uwstout.edu/content/profdev/rubrics/discussionrubric.html Katina and I liked it because:

1. 3 point scale

2. Addresses understanding of content

3. Addresses interactions with peers

4. MS friendly word choice/easily adaptable for MS Did not necessarily like:

1. 3rd category wording is confusing but liked the idea of "going beyond" and "reflective thought"

2. 4th category may not be necessary for all subjects (doesn't address the purpose of the discussion)

http://sites.lafayette.edu/alleyj/files/2009/09/forumrubric.pdf Liked it because:

1. "Think Act Collaborate" categories are simple

2. 3 point scale Didn't like:

1. Criteria because it was vague and unfriendly wording for middle schoolers



http://www.pbs.org/teacherline/courses/common_documents/disc_assess.htm Liked it because:

1. Gives "steps" to online discussions with 1st visit, 2nd visit,3rd visit, 4th visit. Takes away from "number of posts" but implies they need to visit 4 times.

2. 3 point scale Didn't like:

1. Criteria because it was vague and focused on quantity

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