EOTP - Providing Useful Feedback for Online Learning
Rationale
“Decades of education research support the idea that by teaching less and providing more feedback, we can produce greater learning” (Wiggins, 2012).
Practices
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Offer individualized feedback demonstrating your presence
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Provide timely, targeted, and actionable feedback
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Recognize both strengths and areas for improvement
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Provide more detailed feedback on early assignments
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Offer in-text feedback to ensure students know how to revise
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Give students the opportunity to practice revising
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Post a document or create a video addressing common challenges
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Use video or audio recordings or chats to provide feedback
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Incorporate links to relevant resources