Participation in a collaborative learning community be assessed based on the level and quality of participation. It is important for instructors to be fair and consistent. When taking into an learners level of skill and knowledge in assessment the instructor has to evaluate each situation on a case by case basis. I do believe a certain basic skill set should be required of students before entering the course and this should help to set a baseline for assessing students.
If a student does not want to participate in a learning community for an online course the other members of the course must document efforts, but not let it hinder the momentum of the group. The instructor should gently remind the student of the requirements of the course and how the participation within the online community can affect the individual grade. Students are more encouraged to participate when they know that something is going to be apart of their individual assessment (Siemen, 2009)
Siemen, G. (2009). “Learning Communities”. EDUC7102 Module 3 Video Resource
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