Title: Television Forum
Course: BC - New Media 11 - 1.0 > Section: Unit 2: 20th Century Media

Follow these step-by-step instructions to create your forum post:

1. Talk to a parent, guardian, grandparent, or another older person in your life. Ask them what their favourite television show was when they were growing up and what they enjoyed about this program.

1. If possible, find a few short clips of this program online and watch them. Answer the following basic questions:

- What is the name of the television program?
- Who were the main stars of the show?
- What year(s) did the show air?
- What genre is this television program in?

1. First, talk to the person from question 1, who shared their favourite program with you to get their thoughts about this question prior to responding. Then, in a 200- to 250-word response, answer the following questions:

- What about the program you have chosen was appealing to people at the time it originally aired?
- What about the program still “holds up” today? Why?
- What about the program feels “dated” or inappropriate today? Why?

1. Create an original post with all of the information you have collected, including the URL to a short clip so your classmates can view the program you are highlighting.

After you have created your own post, find two other students to respond to with two separate 100- to 150-word responses. In your response, do not just say, “I agree! Great job!” Ask a question, disagree charitably, or counter with a different interpretation. Try to add something meaningful and insightful to the conversation so that everyone’s understanding of the topic can be increased.

Forum Rubric

 | Not Complete | Emerging | Developing | Proficient | Extending
 | 0 | 4              5              6               7              8              9             10
Quality of reflection | Not complete | My reflection demonstrates no consideration of the topic. An inadequate understanding of the material is evident. There are no references to the lesson materials | My reflection demonstrates minimal consideration of the topic. An adequate understanding of the material is evident. There are few references to the lesson material. | My reflection demonstrates consideration of the topic. A strong understanding of the material is evident. There are relevant references to the lesson material. | My reflection demonstrates insightful consideration of the topic. An excellent understanding of the material is evident. Reflection is introspective and mature. Clearly references lesson material.
Response posts | Not complete. | My responses demonstrate a lack of comprehension of the original post or may be disrespectful. | My responses are respectful but do not add much to the conversation. | My responses are purposeful and respectful, adding to the conversation. | My responses are discerning and respectful, adding meaning and depth to the conversation.
Total /10 (averaged between posts)