Four times throughout the semester, you will be required to post on the class blog. The posts will be graded using the Blog Post rubric, see below. For each post, you will be required to find content on one of the disorders/conditions covered in class up to the post due date and provide a description of what it is, how it adds to the content presented in class, and why you find it compelling. Some examples of content are news articles, videos, and scholarly articles. You are encouraged to include pictures and be creative in your posts. Each post is worth 10 points (total of 40 points) and are due by 9 pm on each designated due date. Be sure to include your first and last name in the title of each of your blog posts.
Blog Post 1 Topic (due 6/22) - Special Education, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Cultural/Linguistic diversity in special education, Impact of disabilities on families Blog Post 2 Topics (due 7/6) - Learning Disabilities, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Speech and Language Disorders, Blog Post 3 Topics (due 7/27) - Intellectual Disabilities, Other Health Impairments, ADHD, Physical Disabilities, Orthopedic Impairments, Traumatic Brain Injury, Disability Rights Blog Post 4 Topics (due 8/10) - Autism Spectrum Disorders, Hearing Impairments, Deaf-Blindness, Visual Impairments |
Blog Posts Assignment Directions
Blog Post Grading Rubric
Topic Content & Evidence
Thought-Provoking
Creativity and Design
Clarity and Mechanics
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No Credit (0 points)
The blog post is unfocused, or simply rehashes previous comments, and displays no evidence of student engagement with the topic. Postings present no specific viewpoint and no supporting examples or links to websites or documents are provided, or the links selected are of poor quality and do not add any value to the information presented.
Postings are do not stimulate dialogue and commentary and do not connect with the audience.
No images or other multimedia used in the blog post, just text.
Post is long, unorganized and may contain multiple errors.
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Underdeveloped (1 point)
The blog post is mostly description or summary, without consideration of alternative perspectives, and few connections are made between ideas. The post reflects passing engagement with the topic. Postings present a specific viewpoint but lack supporting examples or links to websites or documents, but not all links enhance the information presented.
Postings are brief and unimaginative, and reflect minimal effort to connect with the audience.
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Satisfactory (1.5 points)
The blog post is reasonably focused, and explanations or analysis are mostly based on examples or other evidence. 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. Postings present a specific viewpoint that is substantiated by supporting examples and links to websites or documents, but not all links enhance the information presented.
Postings are generally well written with some attempts made to stimulate dialogue and commentary.
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Exemplary (2 points)
The blog post is focused and coherently integrates examples with explanations or analysis. The post demonstrates awareness of its own limitations or implications, and it considers multiple perspectives when appropriate. The entry reflects in-depth engagement with the topic. Postings present a focused and cohesive viewpoint that is substantiated by effective supporting examples or links to relevant, up-to-date websites or documents that enhance the information presented.
Postings are creatively and fluently written to stimulate dialogue and commentary.
One or more images included in the blog post and possibly additional multimedia.
Post contains clear, concise comments formatted in an easy to read style that is free of grammatical/spelling errors.
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