Wiki
Students will be provided with an account at the Eck208 Wiki (they must first turn in a current events wiki permission form). Students will need to visit the “Browse the News” page to find an article to read, then they will post a comment about the article.
Alternate Assignment
Students who have not turned in the wiki permission form or who missed posting a comment during a previous week should complete the Alternate Current Events Assignment. Students will still need to read one of the articles linked from the wiki, but they will submit their comment on paper instead of electronically.
Grading Rubric
Students are expected to make at least one comment a week (two a week for period 4 Spectrum students). Grading is based on making references to the content of the article and contributing to the online discussion according to the following scale:
| 5 | 4 | 3 | No Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| References to the Article | Student demonstrates clear understanding of the article and references specific details from the article. | Student demonstrates clear understanding of the article but does not make specific references to the article. | Student demonstrates some understanding of the article and does not make reference to the text. | Student comment reflects a lack of understanding of the article and the events being discussed. |
| Contributions to Discussion | Student demonstrates consideration of comments made by classmates (such as making reference to specific comments) and interacts positively with other students | Student appears to be following the discussion but does not make reference to specific comments. Interactions are mostly positive. | Student does not appear to be following the discussion and/or makes off-topic and pointless comments. Student makes a comment that could be interpreted as negative and/or thoughtless. | Student does not participate positively in discussion. Behavior may violate the rules of the wiki and may be subject to further disciplinary action. |
Keep in mind that this is a “living document” and may be revised as we progress through the year.