Criteria

5

Initial posting of computational thinking activity is made in a timely manner (i.e., initial posting must be made no later than Thursday of the discussion week).

10

Computational thinking activity is clearly written, with an excellent use of grammar and spelling, and draws on reading assignments related to the design of instructional activities.

3

A minimum of two responses to the postings of others in the class must be made prior to the end of the formal discussion.

5

Responses to others in the class are of high quality that addresses the discussion question and adds to the overall discussion (e.g., add additional information, broaden the discussion, give a clear view of your position and how it contrasts/compares with the current response, extend the viewpoints of others with your own thoughts).

2

Above and beyond – through multiple, high level responses the minimum number of quality responses is surpassed and extended (e.g., summarizing the responses of others in the class and showing relationships between viewpoints, providing additional sources with references that have been investigated).