Grading

Minimum Requirements for Each Individual (without taking into account the ‘quality’ of writing, research, and contributions):

1.  Submit 8 or more well-edited individual blog entries of 1 or more paragraphs. Length: 7 or more sentences each paragraph.
2.  Respond via comment to 8 or more different blog entries (other team’s blogs). Length: 7 or more sentences each.
3.  Keep track of team member’s comments on main blog and discuss with team in class.
4.  Submit — at the end of the project — all of the following:

a) individual contributions spreadsheet with dates of postings/comments
b) print-out of all personal blog entries
c) a record of all team contributions/lack of contributions
d) team responsibility contract

5.  Submit — at the end of the project — a typed 1 page analysis of what you learned and how you contributed to the team’s success.
6.  Submit – at the end of the project – a team final media-project (details to come).
7.  Use the school computer lab and our shared time together appropriately at all times.
8.  Use the Internet appropriately at all times (including the links submitted).
9.  Accurately cite/give accurate credit to all resources (print, on-line, YouTube clips, movies, etc) that are used in blog entries or as sidebar links/resources.
10. Keep up with the reading. Quizzes may take place in class on any ‘due’ date on the reading calendar.
11. Participate appropriately within your team at all times.

All students will receive separate grades based on the 3 following categories:

1. Individual Participation:

• meeting minimum # of submissions (to get an A you must go above the minimum requirement – minimum requirement only guarantees a C or a B – an average grade)
• 1 page review upon conclusion of project
• spreadsheet (or similar) detailing all contributions upon conclusion of project
• participation

2. Team Development:

• fact-checking/editing all individual & team submissions; checking the validity / appropriateness of all links to be put on web site; reviewing all in-coming comments by other teams
• communicating regularly with Miss Tesmer over any submissions and needs/questions
• following the direction of the group’s editor for blog changes/resubmissions
• appropriate participation and leadership

3. Group Blog/Product:

• overall design and content management
• organization
• appropriate content/links