Does not or only submits one post in the lesson and/or does not submit at least two responses to other learners at various times during the session.
Submits at least one thoughtful post early in the session, and at least two responses to other learners at various times during the session.
Submits two or more thoughtful posts early in the session, and more than two responses to other learners at various times during the session.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding or consideration of subject content in relation to question
Post(s) and responses show little evidence of knowledge and understanding of course content or consideration of subject content in relation to question
Post(s) and responses show evidence of knowledge and understanding of course content or consideration links to subject content in relation to question
Post(s) and responses show evidence of knowledge and understanding of course content and application of this learning to help synthesize solutions to question
Generates learning within the community
Posts do not attempt to generate responses and reflections from other learners and/or responses do not build upon the ideas of other learners to take the discussion deeper.
Posts attempt to elicit responses and reflections from other learners and responses build upon the ideas of other learners to take the discussion deeper.
Posts elicit responses and reflections from other learners and responses build upon and integrate multiple views from other learners to take the discussion deeper.
Discussion Forum Assessment Rubric