SEMINAR GUIDELINES
We only have an hour so we need to maximize our time.
Stay focused on the topic at hand as side bar conversations can really distract from the main discussions.
Respect differences of opinion and always be considerate.
I usually allow questions after each section, however if you have questions along the way just let me know.
POTENTIAL TECHNICAL PROBLEMS
In
the past, it has not been unusual for someone to get booted out of a seminar, so please don’t panic if this happens to you. In fact, this happens to me from time to time as well. If you get booted out, just do your best to get right back into the class. Contact me through
AIM or course mail if you miss more than 15 minutes. If I get booted out, please keep the discussion on track while you wait for me to get back in.
OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS
The syllabus covers course policies and expectations. Be sure to read it thoroughly.
The syllabus is your guide to the class.
GRADING CRITERIA/COURSE
EVALUATION
Assessments
Number
Points each
Total Points
Discussions
9
30
270
Seminars
9
20
180
Assignments
3
100, 100, 100
300
50
250
Learning Activity 5
Total Points
1000 Points
DISCUSSION BOARD
Responses
should:
Make
frequent, informed references to unit material. Be clearly written.
Meet
posted length requirements (200 word minimum per discussion question: 75 word minimum on peer responses). Be
on topic, original, and contribute to the quality of the discussion.
(Note: posts that are done earlier in the unit advance the discussion more than posts that are all completed on the final day of a unit; advancing the discussion is a graded aspect of DB work).
You should post two or more responses per thread
DISCUSSION BOARD RUBRIC
Grading Criteria
Makes one primary post for each discussion thread (there may be more than one thread) that meets lengths requirements (300-350) words for each primary post) and answers each of the questions accurately, fully, and with substance.
Possible
Points
Points
Earned
0-14
Makes two or more substantive responses to other students’ primary posts on each thread that contribute to the quality of the discussion and meet length requirements (100 words for each peer response).
0-8
Primary posts make at least one direct reference to the unit material, text, or other academic source AND when specified at least 1 other academic source and include the citation(s)/reference(s) to the source(s) using APA format.
Responses are clearly written using Standard American English including correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and complete sentences and paragraphs, and are free of typographical errors.
0-4
TOTAL
30
An explanation of the points earned, as well as where the assignment could be strengthened will be included with the grade. 0-4
SEMINAR
Please note that you are in a course that features flexible Seminars.
There will be 2 Seminars offered weekly and you can choose to attend the Seminar that best fits your schedule.
If you choose not to attend the seminar then you can complete Seminar Option 2 for the unit (if you do option 2, be sure to include references in your submission)
Seminars are a graded part of this course.
SEMINAR OPTION 1
Grading Criteria Content: Posts contribute to the quality of the seminar.
Points
Points
Possible
0-10
Earned
Engagement: There is interaction throughout seminar on concepts being discussed by instructor.
0-5
Attendance: Student arrives on time and stays the entire Seminar.
0-5
TOTAL
20
An explanation of the points earned, as well as where the assignment could be strengthened will be included with the grade.
SEMINAR OPTION 2 – LISTEN TO
ARCHIVE
Grading Criteria Response demonstrates that the student listened to the entire Seminar archive
