For each post required in the classroom, students need a format in which to complete posts to contribute to engaged responses. In teaching 8th grade, I know my students need structure when beginning something new. I think students will eventually get the hang of the format and it will become easier and easier to write and respond on their blogs.
| Criteria | Unacceptable | Acceptable | Target | ||
| Blog Posts by Students | Little or no contribution from student. Entries do not reference classroom discussion or web/readings. No personal opinion stated. | Strong contribution from student that shows basic understanding of topic. Key issues mentioned from class discussion or web/readings. Personal opinion is supported with examples from class discussion. | Strong contribution from student that shows thorough understanding of topic. Original ideas. Key issues mentioned from class discussions or web/readings that include thought provoking questions or statements. Personal opinion well organized supported with facts beyond the classroom discussion. | ||
| Comments or Responses that students leave on other student blogs | Responds to other blogs with disrespectful and/or negative comments. | Responds to other blogs with positive, respectful comments that add value and contribute to discussion. | Consistently responds to other blogs with positive, respectful, and thought provoking comments that add value and contribute to discussion. |
Blog Resources:
This site helped me come up with the blog post by students.
http://www.rcampus.com/rubricshowc.cfm?code=M44A63&sp=yes&
This site helped me develop the comments/responses that students post on other blogs. http://www2.uwstout.edu/content/profdev/rubrics/blogrubric.html
This rubric seems like it would be really useful to students of the age you are teaching, especially since it is kind of brief and concise. Hits on the most important points of blogging; "connective writing"/going beyond the classroom discussion. The two websites you added at the bottom have some terrific extended examples of rubrics for blogging!
ReplyDeleteThis is really good! I think you have clearly laid out what you want and anticipated the problems that might occur with 8th graders. The addition to positive vs negative comments was a good idea. You can always think that students will do the right thing, but sadly some of them will not. The resources are awesome!
ReplyDeleteYou did an awsome job on your rubric. I really think it was age appropriate for your group. It is important to touch on using negative comments. It makes the kids think before they write. Great link to the irubric page. I really like how you are able to post rubrics to it and collaborate with other teachers.
ReplyDeleteYou seem to have a good grasp of your students' capabilities here. Rubrics are hard to create (at least good ones are) and you've put a good deal of thought into this one. I might only change the label "Target" to "Exemplary."
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