Assessment for Activity 1 is based largely on interview write-ups and the analysis paper, all of which will be kept in the class Portfolio. Online discussion of interview results and conclusions about the impacts of taxes will also form part of the basis for assessment. Assessment for Activity 2 is based on completed tax forms which are submitted to the instructor by mail or fax. Assessment for Activity 3 is based on portfolio materials as well as online discussion surrounding the issues generated by creating the handbook. I have held off developing formal rubrics primarily to get input from students taking the course.
Online participation is evaluated much like a class discussion.
Essentially, I have focused my efforts on redirecting questions and moderating rather than initiating and controlling. Any use of these materials for commercial gain is prohibited.