Grading

Why Grades?

Course grades are an attempt to measure what you have learned this semester related to our key learning goals. Learning is a process that involves struggle, and mistakes that culminates in a performance; therefore, some of the grade is based on discussion forums which are typically 20 point assignments wherein you interact with your classmates. You will also write a rhetorical analysis for your midterm and do many course projects in the second half of the semester culminating in your final semester project.

Discussion Forum Postings

What I expect in your discussion forum postings:

Ground Rules:

Be constructive and productive

Do not gripe or whine

Ask questions

Contribute replies

Expect to be misunderstood

Don't take things personally

Be supportive

General Rules for Management:

Keep your posts short - one or two paragraphs.
Keep one topic/question per post - don't mix topics.
Avoid getting into a philosophical questions about tool behavior.
No aside dialogue within the topics. Click on PM and talk to each other.
Keep your posts short - one to two paragraphs
It is normal to feel lost. ASK lots of questions.

Participation in discussions with your class members is an important part of this course. With each module a topic will be posted on which you are expected to comment, question, elaborate and respond to other postings. The topic will address what is being discussed in the module. You are urged to post within a day or two of the discussion opening. By doing this you will have time to follow-up with other postings.

Here are discussion forum guidelines:

Be courteous, tolerant and supportive.

Avoid using slang and texting abbreviations.

No profanity or derogatory remarks!

Okay to disagree but not okay to attack.

Before posting read your message aloud for tone.

Remember everyone will see what you post.

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