Tena Crews

Donald,

There is research out there about rubrics, grading online, assessment, etc. You can find what you are looking for.

Kristina Unutoa

I felt this way before I realized the true value of rubrics. The largest barrier was I felt that I did not have enough time to create the rubrics. I realized that in the long run this actually saved me time because I created a standardized grading tool. It also improved the number of complaints I received about clarity in my feedback and scoring. The use of the rubric alleviated most of the confusion. I did see "the light"!

Tena Crews

Kristina,

Right on. It does take some time to create effective republics, but it is worth it in the long run. Thanks.

Dr. Tena B. Crews

Jim Work

I do now see the benefits of using rubrics in how to use it to provide objectives and goals. How it provides clear comment in regards to grading and how it helps in constructing a course. This course made a big difference

Tena Crews

Jim,

Great. Once we learn the beneifits we are more likely to use rubrics. Thanks for your input.

Beth Konikoff

Rubrics are actually extremely helpful to the instructor as well as the student. It allows us to apply very objective standards across the student's work. It also allows us to point to specific criteria that we expect the student to demonstrate so that the subjective nature of grading is reduced. It assists students by helping them to narrow down key concepts that they need to work with or are expected to develop strong application skills for using. It also allows them to make corrections from assignment to assignment on things like (APA) formatting or other overall criteria that they may be able to address cross-functionally.

Tena Crews

Beth,

You are right on target. Rubrics help all involved in the learning/assessment process. Thanks for your input.

Dale Mancini

Hannah,
They don't know what they are missing. I use to be that way, until I was "forced" to use them. Since I have been using them, grading is much easier and less time consuming then before.

Tena Crews

Dale,

I agree. Once you begin to use good rubrics, you can't live without them. ;-)

Thanks!

Matthew Schwartz

I know recently where I work, my director has put an emphasis on using rubrics. One of the reasons I took this online course was to get a better understanding of why the rubrics is effective.

Tena Crews

Matthew,

Rubrics are helpful to the students and instructors. It's nice when one tool can help all involved.

Thanks for your continued input in these forums.

Chantee Kazeem

Using Rubrics for me have become a life saver. I agree with Dale that using Rubrics makes grading much easier and the extra time I have gained using rubric I can now use engaging my students in the classroom.

Tena Crews

Chantee ,

I can totally agree. Between rubrics and Adobe Connect, my teaching became much easier online.