grading.jpg Assessment Rubrics
 Presently, this course has no exams. Assessment procedures are important to articulate so that participants will gain the most benefit from the course. With this in mind, the following assessment criteria apply to this course:

This course is offered in several forms depending on how you registered. It is for 2 hours of credit for those registering as students through the University of Illinois at Springfield or for continuing education unit credit as part of the Illinois Online Network or University of Illinois Department of Outreach. In order to receive such credit for the course (a C grade), you must earn at least 70% of the total possible points (200). The following table outlines the point totals for assignments in the course. The instructor may change these totals if necessary due to the makeup and dynamics of the given course. Rubrics are also provided as a guide for how the assignment may be graded, although the instructor may also change these depending on the needs of the course. The changes should be minor though, so these documents should offer a very good idea of assessment criteria in the course.

Assignments, activities, and class participation will be graded according to criteria specified in the rubrics listed below. All assignments are due by midnight on the given date, which is provided below and in the course calendar.

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Bio Activity Rubric

Criteria
Meets Expectations
Developing
Needs Work
Content

Bio describes students' work experience, describes person including items such as interests, family, etc, and bio includes at least one piece of knowledge the student would like to get out of this course. (3 pts.)

Bio is missing one of the three content criterion. (2 pts.)

Bio is missing two of the three content criterion. (1 pts.)
Timeliness  

Assignment is posted by midnight on the due date listed in course calendar. (2 pts.)

 Assignment is posted no more than 24 hours after the due date. (1 pt.)

Icebreaker Activity Rubric
Criteria
Meets Expectations
Developing
Not Posted
Content

Student post includes 3 truths and a lie for other students to guess. (2 pts.)

Student post is missing information and includes less than 3 truths and/or a lie. (1 pt.)

0 pts.

Interaction Student posts guesses for at least 2 classmates. (2 pt.)

Student posts a guess for only 1 classmate. (1 pt.)
Timeliness  

Assignment is posted by midnight on the due date listed in course calendar. (1 pts.)

Reflections Rubric

The reflections are worth 25 total points. Each reflection is worth 5 points as there are 5 in the course. The final course reflection is considered part of the participation grade. To get 5 points, you much post your reflection on time and it must demonstrate some item of reflection concerning the module being discussed. You can only lose points if your reflection is late, not completed, off topic, or does not make sense.

Criteria
Meets Expectations
Developing
Needs Work
Critical Thinking

Reflection post demonstrates student's understanding of the module topics by identifying and correctly summarizing the most significant learning points of the module and providing examples of how the student will apply this information in her/his work situation.(3 pts.)

Reflection post demonstrates student's understanding of the module topics by correctly identifying and summarizing the most significant learning points of the module, but does not include examples of how the student will apply this information in her/his work situation.

Reflection post demonstrates student's understanding of the module topics by including examples of how the student will apply this information in her/his work situation, but does not summarize the most significant learning points of the module. (2 pts.)

Reflection post demonstrates student's lack of understanding of the module topics by incorrectly identifying and summarizing the most significant learning points of the module and/or does not include examples of how the student will apply this information in her/his work situation. (1 pts.)

Timeliness

Assignment is posted by midnight on the due date listed in course calendar. (2 pts.)

Assignment is posted no more than 24 hours after the due date. (1 pt.)

Discussion / Class Participation Rubric

In this course, 18 percent of a participant's final grade is based on participation.

Criteria
Exceptional (10 pts.)
Meets Expectations (5 pts.)
Developing (3 pts.)
Needs Work (1 pt.)
1-on-1 w/Instructor   Met with instructor 1-on-1 during group project (3 pts) and once individually or attended at least one office hour(2 pts.).

 Met with instructor 1-on-1 during group project, but not once individually nor attended at least one office hour.

 Met with instructor 1-on-1 individually or attended at least one office hour, but missed group 1-on-1 meeting.
Quality of
Posts

The participant consistently posted insightful comments and questions that prompted on-topic discussion.

The participant consistently helped clarify or synthesize other group members' ideas.

The participant was notably lacking in one or two of the items listed for A-level participation.

The participant consistently had to be prompted or coaxed to participate.

The participant was consistently lacking in two or more of the items listed for A-level participation.

The participant was extremely reluctant to participate, even when prompted.

The participant frequently attempted (success is irrelevant) to draw the discussion off-topic.
Quantity of
Posts		   The participant posted at least 5 times per week.

 The participant posted 3 times per week.

 The participant posted only once per week.
Number of
Logins		   The participant logged into the course at least 5 time per week.

 The participant logged into the course 3 times per week. The participant logged into the course less than 3 times per week.
Disagreeing Opinions   If disagreeing with another group classmate's ideas, the participant stated his or her disagreement or objections clearly, yet politely.

If disagreeing with another classmate's ideas, the participant stated his or her disagreement or objections clearly, yet abruptly using language/tone that lacks empathy.

If disagreeing with another classmate's ideas, the participant stated his or her disagreement or objections, but uses language that can be considered rude and lacking in empathy.
Conflict
Resolution		   In situations where confronted with conflict, participant initiates resolution and apologizes for his/her personal contribution to the situation.

 In situations where confronted with conflict, participant participates in resolution and apologizes for his/her personal contribution to the situation, but does not initiate the process.

 In situations where confronted with conflict, participant hesitates to participate in resolution and/or apologize for his/her personal contribution to the situation,and requires instructor mediation.