Synchronous Activity Rubric (face-to-face or online)

Check the Course Schedule for activity topics, requirements, and due dates. The criteria below will determine your activity score.

Activity Participation	Proficient (A/B)	Adequate (C)	Needs Improvement (D/F)
Attended class on activity day (or, if absent, made arrangements with the instructor to complete makeup work for the activity)
Prepared for activity by completing assigned reading and other work (e.g., summary, definitions) before class and by bringing to class notes, an annotated copy of assigned reading
Demonstrated active listening by making eye contact with the speaker and avoiding distractions such as electronic devices, non-class-related materials, or side conversations
Moved the small-group work forward by providing a new insight, and/or asking a question that engaged group members, and/or adding to a group member’s contribution, and/or pointing out similarities or differences among group members’ contributions, and/or linking group members’ contributions to concepts in course materials, and/or serving as the groups’ writer/note-taker, and/or serving as the group’s spokesperson, and/or keeping the group focused on the assigned task(s) or helping ensure the group completes its task(s) on time.
Prioritized quality of small-group contributions over quantity
Demonstrated open-mindedness to new or opposing ideas and respect for classmates
Moved the whole-class discussion forward by providing a new insight, and/or asking a question that engaged classmates, and/or adding to a classmate’s contribution, and/or pointing out similarities or differences among group members’ contributions, and/or linking group members’ contributions to concepts in course materials.