Resources

Readings

Beginning With The End in Mind

Tips to Creating Effective Learning Assessments

Videos/Media

Rethinking Assessment for Student Interest Podcast

Empowering Students to Own the Assessment Process

Assignment

Discussion Board

DB Forum Title Effective Assessment

Purpose/Goal In this modul you will use the learning outcomes from last week to create
meaningful and affective assessments. You will have a chance to share your
authentic assessment and receive feedback from your peers.

Parameters Initial Thread Word Count*: 100-150

# of Replies Required*: 2
Replies Word Count*: 150-200
References: N/A
Writing Style: Word Document
Formality: You should compose your initial thread as well as your
replies in a professional format, including complete, coherent
sentences. Your writing within this discussion forum should
demonstrate your ability to apply the basic rules of grammar and
writing mechanics within professional settings.

Prompt Initial Thread Prompt: You will upload the authentic assessment you have
created as a word document for peers to review and provide feedback.

In your post, reflect on your experience. Make sure to cover the following
questions:
1. What was the most challenging for you?
2. What is your biggest takeaway?

Replies Prompt:
After your initial thread, please reply to at least two other peers. Each reply must be
150–200 words in length and be substantive in content, adding meaningful insights
to the discussion at hand.

Please address the following four components in each reply to

classmates:
• Compliment — I like that...
• Comment — I agree because... OR I disagree because...
• Connection — I also thought...
 • Question — I wonder why...

Discussion Board Rubric

Tech Planning and Integration for the 21st Century Classroom

Point Points
Criteria
Value Possible
Thread
All key components of the Discussion Board question(s) are answered in a
6
new thread.

Major points are supported by the following:

 Reading & Study materials
 Good examples (pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples are
20 30
acceptable)
 Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications,
comparing/contrasting concepts)

Proper spelling & grammar are used. 2

Required word count (250-300 words) is met. 2
Replies

Required word count (150-200 words each) for two replies is met. 3

 Replies were substantive in content and added meaningful insights to the

discussion 15 20
 Replies provided thoughtful and constructive feedback.

Proper spelling & grammar are used. 2

Total 50