Forum Grading Using Rubrics in Moodle
After creating the initial forum, you will also need to create an assignment. For example, Forum 1.1 Grade. In the settings for the assignment, under “Submission types,” uncheck the check-boxes for both “File submission” and “Online Text.” When students click on the link for the assignment called Forum 1.1 Grade, they will see the rubric or marking guide that you have created for the forum. They will also be told that there is nothing to submit in this assignment (since their submission is in the initial forum you have created. It is recommended that you explain the purpose of the link in the Assignment description to help with possible student confusion.
NOTE: Do NOT hide the "assignment" as then students will not have access to the rubric OR to their grade or your grade comments.
Sample discussion rubric:
Participation | Posted an initial post and required amount of responses | Posted an initial post but did not meet the required amount of responses | Posted an initial post but did not reply to others OR Did not post initial post but replied to others | Did not post to forum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4 points | 3 points | 2 points | 0 points | |
Contributions | Originated or significantly expanded on more than one significant, informed, and supported original contribution | Originated or expanded on one conversation with some information, value, depth, and support. | Originated or expanded on one conversation with low information value and little depth | Did not make original or informed contributions |
3 points | 2 points | 1 point | 0 points | |
Conversations | 2 or more replies which extend discussion and add to community learning | 1 or more replies at least one of which extends the discussion | 1 (or more) generic reply with little contribution to discussion content | Did not respond to others |
3 points | 2 points | 1 point | 0 points |