The Raising of America

Assignment 1 There are TWO (2) Parts to This!

Part One (1)

Module 1: Tweet Fest: The Signature Hour

The Website will ask you what local station you have, in the top right-hand corner I don’t know if you have used PBS (I’m sure you have,) but if needed, just choose KCTS9

https://www.pbs.org/video/wnit-specials-raising-america-signisure-hour-local/

After watching Episode 1: The Signature Hour.

Jot down a “tweet” describing the most important message(s) of the film. Remember — only 140 characters! This a about 50 to 55 words.

Post this to our discussion board and be sure to review other students main take away(s) from the episode (The Raising of America.) Your post will be graded as “complete” or “incomplete.”

Part Two (2)

Module 1: Discussion – The Signature Hour

Watch Episode 1

Only 200 words.

Online discussion will be devoted to episodes of our viewing series The Raising of America. Points from discussion will be awarded based on thoughtful participation, reflection on episode topics, and connection to personal experiences.

Prompts:

If tomorrow you could make one change to employment policies that would make life better for young children (or the children in your care and community), what would you change and why?

What single word best describes how the film made you feel? How is this film similar to or different from other media you have seen, read, or heard on this issue? In what ways does it confirm or challenge ideas you held?

Instructions:

After viewing The Signature Hour write a brief, but thoughtful reflection and response to the prompt that demonstrates critical thinking, clear understanding, and application of the content.
Pose a question or point of discussion that builds on our topic of discussion and provides an opportunity for an open forum and discourse with your classmates.

Late work policy:

Work will only be accepted up to 24 hours after the due date. Late work will be deducted 50% of the points earned on the assignment.

Grading Rubric

Your participation in discussion boards will be graded based on the rubric below.

Exceeds Expectations (10 points)	Discussion questions and responses demonstrate *critical thinking and clear understanding of episode content. Demonstrates connections from previous readings and understanding of major themes. Discussion questions provide an opportunity for an open forum and discourse with your classmates. Students have exceeded the minimum requirements of discussion board posts and contributions*.
Meets Expectations (9 points)	Discussion questions and responses *demonstrate understanding of the episode content. Discussion questions and responses provide an opportunity for an open forum and discourse with your classmates. Students have met the minimum requirements of discussion board posts and contributions*.
Needs Improvement (6-8 points)	Discussion questions and responses can be improved by critically analyzing the material and showing comprehension of the material. *Responses may need to be expanded/developed* to demonstrate critical thinking/understanding of content. Students have *met most of the minimum requirements of discussion board posts and contributions*.
Below Expectations (0-5 points)	Discussion questions and responses suggest that readings or required content has not previously been completed. Students may use inappropriate or insensitive language. *Significant requirements for participation are missing* either in original discussion board posts or in contributions.

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