Modification of Traditional Classroom Activities | Origin: EL113
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Active Learning in an Online Environment --> Modification of Traditional Classroom Activities
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A grading rubric is an essential tool in online learning because it establishes clear expectations, consistency, and transparency for both instructors and students. By outlining specific criteria and performance standards, rubrics help students understand exactly what is required to succeed and guide them in producing work that meets course objectives. For instructors, rubrics ensure fairness and consistency in grading, reduce ambiguity, and provide a structured framework for delivering meaningful feedback. In the online environment where face-to-face clarification is limited rubrics serve as a critical communication bridge, empowering students to stay aligned, motivated, and confident in their learning journey.
Rubrics are a grading tool for instructors but also is designed to assist students in meeting standards and expectations of assignments to be completed.
Taking this course taught me how to rethink and redesign standard classroom practices so they support deeper engagement, critical thinking, and student-centered learning. In addition, designing a rubric around the classroom practices is essential for students to remain aligned and on track with the course.
Rubrics are essential, not only for grading but setting expectations. It creates an even playing field and allows the students to complete the assignment based on the expectation. Instructors should provide adaquate feedback that is individualized for each student and their performance.
Time management is a major skill that students need to be empowered to practice and build. Rubrics are key to success, ensuring that it is clear to the students.
Rubrics are helpful tools to provide students with clear guidelines and expected outcomes.
Your safety net is your rubric. If you decide to just use quantitative scoring and no comments, you will have nothing to fall back on when students questions your grades. You have got to use the comments!
I've learned that using rubrics will help the students and instructors have set expectations and we should also show an example of an "A" grade rather then tell them to just work really hard.
I'm curious to know whether anyone here has had complaints from asynchronous online students about group projects. Is it fair to require them to connect with one another? Is it better to give them individual grades on group activities if they are asked to work together?
I'd love to see some examples, particularly from ENG teachers of active learning assignments. Thanks!
Use rubrics, provide meaningful feedback, and set the tone for clear communication. Align the rubrics with the course objectives to support student learning.
Clear instructions on what is expected are key to student success. Utilizing rubrics and providing feedback on each assignment is part of the teaching and learning process.
Encourage the attention to rubrics and how we will be grading! Explain the rubric in full prior to submission.
Rubrics may help students understand the requirements more clearly. Faculty act as facilitators in the environment.
Key elements that rubrics are beneficial for staying consistent and provides insight for student to guide them on assignments
As stated in this content, clear communication is vital for a professor. Before I begin a virtual class, I post a welcome video going over the course logistics. If the class is on campus, I post all the policies, expectations, and guidelines then spend time reviewing it during the first session. I also ask learners in all formats for their expectations and preferences. I refer to that process as a "Start of Course Survey."
I learned that rubrics are important for grading to stay consistent
I might feel uneasy at first but switching to active learning, when done correctly, can help students learn more, feel more engaged, and ultimately become better professionals.
The instructor will act as the facilitator, like the director of a movie, when using active learning techniques.
I have learned how to effectively incorporate active learning strategies and technology tools in an online course to engage students, promote participation, and facilitate meaningful learning. I plan to apply these strategies by designing low-risk, student-centered activities, using clear instructions and rubrics, and providing consistent feedback to enhance motivation and learning outcomes
