Establishing assessment for a set of
objectives takes careful planning on the instructor's part. With so much to
consider and incorporate in the assessment process, instructors have to develop
an effective plan that will enable learners to successfully achieve the
intended goals. In doing so, the instructor will ensure the validity of the
assessment. Instructors in an online environment have the task of using collaborative
interactions an assessment. "Collaborative interaction is the heart and
soul of the online environment" (Oosterhoh, Marie-Conrad, & Ely,
2008). Through collaborative interaction, learners have the ability to
participate in resolving problems, explaining content, and providing feedback
among each other.
As an instructor, how can you ensure
that the learners effectively collaborate with one another? What are some
strategies that can promote a learning environment that allows everyone to have
a sense of belonging and significance? How can you ensure that the collaborative
interaction between group members are engaging and impacting to the learning
environment?
To prepare for this discussion, consider the components needed to make sure the online learning environment is successful. Be sure to think about the effects of communication, group size, and team roles have on colloborative interaction. Provide examples of how collaborative
interaction can be assessed with the help of the instructor’s effective
planning. How can assessing collaborative interaction
depend on the components needed in the online environment?For additional guidance, refer to the scoring rubric for this discussion prompt.
Scoring Rubric: Assessing
Accountability in Collaborative Learning Environment
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Quality
of Work
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A:
Exemplary
4
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B:
Satisfactory
3
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C:
Needs
Improvement
2
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F:
Unacceptable
0
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Content
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Content clearly relates to collaborative interaction. Content
analyzes all strategies needed to make collaborative interaction effective
within the learning environment.
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Content relates to collaborative interaction. Content analyzes
some strategies needed to make collaborative interaction effective within the
learning environment.
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Content relates to collaborative interaction. Content analyzes
one strategies needed to make collaborative interaction effective within the
learning environment.
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Content does not relate and/or analyze strategies needed to
make collaborative interaction effective within the learning environment.
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Organization
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Structure is very organized with well-constructed
information.
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Structure is organized with well-constructed information.
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Information is organized, but information is not
well-constructed.
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The information appears to be disorganized.
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Quality
of Information
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Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes
several supporting details and/or examples.
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Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides
1-2 supporting details and/or examples.
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Information clearly relates to the main topic. No details
and/or examples are given.
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Information has
little or nothing to do with the main topic
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Written
Expression and Formatting
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No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.
All sources (information and graphics) are accurately
documented accurately in APA format.
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Almost no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.
All sources (information and graphics) are accurately
documented, but a few are in APA format.
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A few grammatical spelling or punctuation errors.
All sources (information and graphics) are accurately
documented, but many are not in APA format.
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Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
Sources (information and graphics) are not accurately
documented in any format.
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Final
Grade
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A: Exemplary
A=
4.00 - 3.75
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B:
Satisfactory
B
= 3.50 – 2.75
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C:
Needs Improvement
C=
2.50 – 1.75
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F:
Unacceptable
F=
1.00
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Reference
Oosterhof, A., Conrad, R.-M., & Ely, D. P. (2008). Assessing
learners online. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
