Aim: This task encourages you to reflect on how to give feedback effectively online

Time: 20 – 30 minutes, approximately

Instructions

Thornbury (2017) defines feedback as ‘the information, either immediate or delayed, that learners get on their performance’. As we have seen in this module, feedback is an important part of assessment. It is crucial that we as teachers give our learners regular feedback on their work, to support their learning and progress. With this in mind, what are the characteristics of effective feedback? How do we ensure that the feedback we give our learners online is as effective as possible? We explore how to give effective feedback in this task.

Part One: How to Give Effective Feedback

How can teachers give effective feedback? Read the eight tips in the slideshow below.

Part Two: Test your Memory!

Can you remember the advice given with each tip? First try to remember what you read about the tip, then click on the card to read the other side. Good luck!