iRubric: Online Discussion Grading Criteria rubric

Does not show sufficient grasp of course concepts in interactive dialog. Does not address specific topics presented or relevant issues. Does not display good problem-solving skills or support statements with appropriate examples/citations from course materials or experiential learning (i.e., lab exercises, projects, work history). Fails to use course terms correctly, in proper context, or at all.

Shows fairly good grasp (at least 70%) of course concepts during interactive dialog. At least 70% of time, focus is on specific or relevant topics. Demonstrates basic problem-solving skills at least 70% of the time. At least 70% of the time, supports comments/questions with appropriate examples/citations from course materials or experiential learning (lab exercises, projects, work history). Uses course terms & in proper context at least 70% of the time with at least 70% accuracy.

Shows clear grasp of course concepts in good interactive dialog. Addresses topics/issues presented using effective problem-solving skills. Poses productive questions/ perspectives of relevant issues. Supports comments/questions with suitable examples/citations from course materials & experiential learning (lab exercises, projects, work history). Always uses course terms correctly & in proper context. Where appropriate, integrates/evaluates current industry trends.

Fails to meet minimum participation requirements. Frequently crams in responses at the end of the calendar week (i.e., Friday or Sat). Doesn’t discuss; instead, reiterates what others have already stated without contributing any additional insights/questions to support or test any info/premise in the discussion. Or may say “I don’t understand” but not offer clarification of what & why s/he doesn’t understand. Cannot provide or use attachments/links on the board.

Meets minimum participation standards. At least 70% of the time, responds early enough in the week to give others sufficient time to reply/react. At least 30% of the time when asking for help, needs to be reminded to specify what/why s/he doesn’t understand. At least 70% of the time when asking for help, fails to mention resources s/he has already tried. When needed, can provide or use attachments/links with at least 70% success rate.

Exceeds participation standards. Always responds early enough in the week to give others sufficient time to reply/react. 90-100% of the time, when asking for help, remembers to specify what/why s/he needs help & the resources s/he has already tried. When needed, can provide or use attachments/links on the discussion board with 90-100% accuracy.