Participation

This course is designed along the principles of synergy and collaborative learning. Participation is therefore a major part of the overall grade. Your participation grade is worth a total of 35 points based on 7 per module.

Criteria	Exceptional (10 pts.)	Meets Expectations (5 pts.)	Developing (3 pts.)	Needs Work (1 pt.)
1-on-1 w/Instructor		Met with instructor 1-on-1 during group project (3 pts) and once individually or attended at least one office hour(2 pts.).	Met with instructor 1-on-1 during group project, but not once individually nor attended at least one office hour.	Met with instructor 1-on-1 individually or attended at least one office hour, but missed group 1-on-1 meeting.
Quality of Posts	The participant consistently posted insightful comments and questions that prompted on-topic discussion. The participant consistently helped clarify or synthesize other group members' ideas.	The participant was notably lacking in one or two of the items listed for A-level participation. The participant consistently had to be prompted or coaxed to participate.	The participant was consistently lacking in two or more of the items listed for A-level participation. The participant was extremely reluctant to participate, even when prompted.	The participant frequently attempted (success is irrelevant) to draw the discussion off-topic.
Quantity of Posts		The participant posted at least 5 times per week.	The participant posted 3 times per week.	The participant posted only once per week.
Number of Logins		The participant logged into the course at least 5 time per week.	The participant logged into the course 3 times per week.	The participant logged into the course less than 3 times per week.
Disagreeing Opinions		If disagreeing with another group classmate's ideas, the participant stated his or her disagreement or objections clearly, yet politely.	If disagreeing with another classmate's ideas, the participant stated his or her disagreement or objections clearly, yet abruptly using language/tone that lacks empathy.	If disagreeing with another classmate's ideas, the participant stated his or her disagreement or objections, but uses language that can be considered rude and lacking in empathy.
Conflict Resolution		In situations where confronted with conflict, participant initiates resolution and apologizes for his/her personal contribution to the situation.	In situations where confronted with conflict, participant participates in resolution and apologizes for his/her personal contribution to the situation, but does not initiate the process.	In situations where confronted with conflict, participant hesitates to participate in resolution and/or apologize for his/her personal contribution to the situation,and requires instructor mediation.