Overview
Your blog posts should integrate examples of the weeks’ required focus (listed below) as viewed in the previous Survivor episode. The post should also draw in examples of other course concepts. Students must fully comprehend all aspects of the chapter (beyond what they already know about teach subject) in order to successfully complete these posts. Students are also invited to include their own thoughts about the episode and focus on other aspects of group communication in the event that the focus of the week’s content in the course is not seen in the episode.
| No credit | Limited | Underdeveloped | Satisfactory | Exceptional |
| 0 points | 4 points | 6 points | 8 points | 10 points |
| The blog post is missing or consists of one or two disconnected sentences. | The blog post is unfocused, or simply rehashes previous comments, and displays no evidence of student engagement with the topic. The post does not include a detailed understanding of the chapter content | The blog post is mostly description or summary of the course concept and/or episode logistics but few connections are made between ideas. The post does not include a detailed understanding of the chapter content. The post reflects passing engagement with the topic. | The blog post is reasonably focused, and explanations or analysis are mostly based on examples of the required course concept(s) as viewed in the previous Survivor episode. Fewer connections are made between ideas, and though new insights are offered, they are not fully developed. The post reflects moderate engagement with the topic. | The blog post is focused and coherently integrates examples with explanations or analysis of the required course concept(s) as viewed in the previous Survivor episode. The post draws in examples of other course concepts. The entry reflects in-depth engagement with the topic. |
Blog Post Foci (see above for more information
| Post # | Blog Post Focus |
| Blog Post #1 | Group development (Chapter 2) |
| Blog Post #2 | Group membership (Chapter 3) |
| Blog Post #3 | Conflict & cohesion (Chapter 8) |
| Blog Post #4 | Diversity (Chapter 4) |
| Blog Post #5 | Listening (Chapter 7) |
| Blog Post #6 | Verbal and non-verbal communication (Chapter 6) |
| Blog Post #7 | Structured and creative problem solving (Chapter 9) |
| Blog Post #8 | Group leadership (Chapter 5) |
| Blog Post #9 | Group motivation (Chapter 6 – 5th edition) |
| Blog Post #10 | Reflection of Blogging & Participation – answer the following questions:
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