DQ Learner participation is assessed as follows in all BLOG Posts for 5% of grade (per week):
| NAME: | MARK= /5 | ONLINE Discussion Grading Criteria | ||
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| Performance Marks | Below 2.5 or less | Acceptable 3.0 - 3.5 | Well Developed 4.0 - 4.5 | ABOVE 5 |
| Quality of starter & summary posts | Less than required number of postings. The quality of work does not show critical thinking or analysis | Postings reflect the reading but do not show outside sources. The post shows some critical thinking | Postings reflect the reading but do show outside sources. The post shows strong critical thinking and use of evidence | Postings reflect the readings well and outside information with proper outside source material citation. The post shows stellar understanding and application |
| Quality of threaded discussion reply | Does not further the discussions topic or move the discussion forward | Participates, but does not show higher ordered thinking. Limited use of evidence | Strong posts that does show significant higher ordered thinking and effective use of evidence | Response relevant to posting and supports position with factual information. The post shows excellent understanding and application. |
| Understanding of reading and outside source material | Does not respond to the question posted or with minimal effort (i.e. "I agree with xxx"). | Responds to the question posted but does not clearly synthesize the readings. | Responds to the question posted but clearly synthesizes the readings and shows application. | Responds to question and demonstrates strong application and understanding of evidence and properly cites information. |
Performance rating:
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Below Standard — postings do not meet the expectations stated in the outcomes. It will qualify for the low tier points.
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Acceptable Standard — postings meet the basic expectations stated in the outcomes. It will qualify for the median tier points.
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Well Developed Standard — postings meet the higher level integration and synthesis expectations stated in the outcomes. It will qualify for the higher tier points.
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Above Standard — posting is above the higher level integration and synthesis’ expectations stated in the outcomes. It will qualify for the highest tier points.