I think that developing and utilizing a ruberic can be helpful. I am interested to see how this could work with online students and integration into our learning portal.
I feel rubix may be helpful for students understanding what is expected of them. Rubix may be useful for certain projects- which outline what each step of the project to complete and how the grading will be.
I have used rubrics but am hesitant to use them on my big created projects. I have been concerned it will limit their creativity as many students will look at just what they have to do to pass.
That rubrics can be a valuable tool for assesing and guiding students but can also be a hinderance to some students that are challenged. This means that you would have to know your student and use the rubrics accordingly.
Utilizing a Rubric can be useful, start with a generic rubric to get the student accustomed to the different expecftations for their finished work, it does take time initially but it will be beneficial for the student
Most rubrics evaluate only the final project. A carefully constructed rubric can same a boatload of time grading.
By providing a rubric, it allows the student to see exactly what is expected of them to acheive the grades they want. The rubric can also show that assessments/assignments aren't doing what we want them to do and can help in adjusting said assessments/assignments. It's important to remember that your rubric will need to be tested and may need to be reworked.
A rubric would have it's benefits, a disadvantage is sometimes rubies require more revision in order for it to be effective some feel that a rubric can be tailored for any type of student project.
I feel using a rubric is vital to the students knowing what is expected of them and key points they must cover. Rubrics can be very time consuming to create.
From this module I have understood the importance of the rubrics when evaluating assignments since it is generally done trusting the teacher's criteria and in many occasions the result is subjective, which is disadvantageous for the student. On the other hand, if we use the rubric, the same student knows beforehand in which aspects he should dedicate more effort, the evaluation becomes more objective.
The complexity of the elaboration of the rubrics is recognized and I tend to agree to elaborate generic ones in principle to refine them based on the type of assignment.
I learned that the rubric will provide the student with clear expectations of the expected outcome the instructors have to be diligent in updating them prior to using with a new class to ensure it correctly reflects the current student body and expected outcomes.
There are some disavantages to using rubics but the advantges greatly outweigh these. The consistancy in grading over time is so important.
Get the student comfortable with a generic rubic and the switch to a task specfic to help student get use to Rubics. Identify task first nand then create rubic.
Rubrics are a great tool, used adequately can enhance learning by providing students with cleear expectations of assignments and feedback after completion.
Most Rubrics only evalate the final project not the progress or effort the student puts into it.
Although rubrics are important as they provide a layout of what is expected, it may take a lot of time to develop an effective rubric. Adding the content and developing the rubric grid is time consuming initially but helpful to provide a successful outcome.
I learned that rubrics can help instructors get a clearer picture of the strengths and weaknesses of their class. Also, instructors can identify those skills or concepts that need more instructional time and student effort. I learned that it can be time consuming to find the right grading system with Rubric, but once established, it makes its easier for students to have a guideline for grading.
I have learned that a detailed rubric, that is clearly reviewed with students, for online learning will increase student success for assignments.
I find that their are different ways to use rubrics. They have their positives and negative. They can be time consuming and not easy to put together, depending on what is being taught and if the student has any learning disabilities. It does give the student an idea of what is expecting of them and how they are graded for their assignment, but, however they can also go about their assignment by checking off the boxes and not putting in the extra effort and creativity.
Holistic rubric is quick to score and a Analytic rubric allows for meaningful feedback and is easier to share.
