"Communicate 4.2.2 – Digital Feedback" Quest

"Communicate 4.2.2 – Digital Feedback" Quest

While I love writing pithy feedback for students, it is not always necessary. Using a visual image to tell students about their performance is a valuable tool for several reasons. Students often don't read their feedback. (I know, shocking!) However, when they scroll through their grades, they can quickly see how they are doing when a digital image such as you see below is posted in lieu of lots of text.

I also like to include video for extra help, even when the students are performing well. Some students appreciate having more information even when their grades are satisfactory. Below is an example where a student made a fine grade but, in addition to the rubric and text feedback, I provided a link to a video for the student to learn how to include even more advanced writing structures into their submissions. 

Another way I like to leave feedback is by audio file. I always do this in the discussion forum. Using an audio file to encourage more discussion in an environment where I expect students to also use audio files is a best practice because I model my expectations for the students and give them a solid example of what they, too, should be doing. It also takes a step toward building relationships with the students due to the more personal nature of this type of feedback.

 I like to vary my means of feedback, as you can see from these three samples. Varying feedback input addresses all student learning styles, makes feedback more interesting, and adds a personalized touch to what could be a very sterile environment.