1. Discussion Tool Grading Discussion

2. Step 1: Establish Discussion Topic as Gradable

3. 1.Click box to make topic ‘gradable’ (using the discussion topic default for grade book is recommended. 2.Indicate the maximum number of points (points are recommended vs. alpha grade for easy grade book management) 3.Click on Save 1 2 3

4. Step 2: Grade Discussion Topic To Grade Discussions, you must be in the TEACH tab.

5. Grading A Discussion Topic Click on the “Action Links” arrow for the topic you want to grade

6. Grading A Discussion Topic Click on “Grade Topic”

7. “Grading” Screen Appears All students in the class are listed with grade column to the right of their name. Reminder of Grading Criteria

8. Grading Discussions Summary of student activity: click on student name and then select “View Student Posts” to see actual discussion entries

9. View Student Posts

10. Read Student Posts All student posts for the topic are compiled in the right hand box for easy reading.

11. Record Grade Enter the grade in the grade box. Select the next student to review posts and record grade. When all student grades have been entered, click on ‘Save Grades’