What is it? Some tools such e-Assignments allow feedback to be kept alongside marks in students’ records. Unfortunately other tools do not offer this function. Instead, someĀ lecturers keep track of feedback given to students using a spreadsheet. Like in e-Assignments, marks and individual commentsĀ are recording for each student, which can prove to be particularly useful […]
Quizzes, problem sheets and online tests
Posted on February 10, 2015 by Laurence Georgin in 1-to-1/ detailed feedback, Class/ general feedback, Feedback technologies
What is it? Many lecturers and tutors ask their students to complete quizzes, problem sheets and online tests.Ā Whether they are online, on paper or in class, these tools have the capacity to generate a large amount of feedback on how students are currently performing. Quizzes in lectures are often a useful way for lecturers to […]
Feedback from students informing the next lecture
Posted on by Laurence Georgin in Class/ general feedback
What is it? Another interesting and effective method of giving feedback is the use feedback forms straight after a lecture. Some lecturers ask their students at the end of their lectures to complete a short questionnaire in which students are required to identify and highlight any problems they may have come across during the lecture. […]
Feedback in lectures
Posted on December 19, 2014 by Laurence Georgin in Class/ general feedback, Verbal feedback
What is it? Following an exam or a piece of assessed coursework, many lecturers offer students general feedback during lectures based on studentsā performance. This type of feedback can be generic or specific depending on the piece of work in question. For example, the lecturer may choose to go through an exam paper, question by […]
What is it? As part of their lecture, many lecturers regularly hold question and answer sessions where students are encouraged to ask any questions they may have relating to the lecturer content, or an upcoming assignment or exam for example. This is an excellent opportunity for students not only to highlight any concerns they may […]