The Impact of Program-Wide Discussion Board Grading Rubric on Student and Faculty Satisfaction

Authors

  • Brinda Kay McKinney Arkansas State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24059/olj.v22i2.1386

Keywords:

Online, discussion board, assignments, students, instructors, grading rubric, expectations, RN-BSN program, faculty

Abstract

Abstract:

In addition to learning more about a topic, online discussion activities may be used to develop skills in reflective practice, critical evaluation, and leadership. Faculty often spends a great amount of time and energy developing discussion assignments that will improve these skills and align with course learning outcomes.  Facilitating and evaluating online discussion assignments can seem overwhelming and time-consuming for instructors. Students may feel the online discussion forum assignments lacks clarity and be at a loss on how to proceed. Incongruity about the assignment occurs when the instructor’s expectations about the discussion activity and the students' understanding about the assignment’s expectations do not align. This article will review a collaborative process used to align instructor expectations and student understanding for the express purpose of evaluating online discussion board assignments in a fair and objective manner.

Author Biography

Brinda Kay McKinney, Arkansas State University

Brinda McKinney BIO

Dr. Brinda McKinney is a healthcare professional who has a passion for life and people. She has 30 years’ experience as a nurse, including 19 years in nursing education, and 13 years in senior management for healthcare. Dr. McKinney spoken across the United States on topics such as nursing education, online education, service excellence, professional accountability, domestic violence, and professional stress reduction. She is a licensed assisted living administrator and currently serves as BSN Programs Chair for Arkansas State University.

Dr. McKinney is the President of the board for the local homeless shelter and the executive secretary for the Northeast Arkansas Federal Credit Union chain. She is a past president of Greene County Business and Professional Women. Brinda volunteers for area, regional, and national charities and is active in her local church.

Research Interest Dr. McKinney’s research interest includes online nursing pedagogy and domestic violence.

Qualitative or quantitative/methodology so far:

Threaded Discussion boards – quantitative

Witnessing parental domestic violence – quantitative

Program-wide Grading Rubrics – quantitative

Collaboration Among Online Nursing Faculty – qualitative

Hobbies/Interests Dr. McKinney enjoys traveling, reading, and volunteering.

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Published

2018-06-01

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Vol. 22 No. 2 (2018)

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Section II

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