By Taeya Poulin

PIDP 3230 Assignment

Instructor: Doug Mauger

Resource: Classroom Assessment Techniques, Thomas A Angelo and K Patricia Cross

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*What is Electronic Mail Feedback?

*Suggestions for its use

*Advantages and Limitations of its use

“Feedback is one of the most

powerful influences on learning and

achievement.”

(Hattie and Timperley ,2007)

“Students need opportunities to give

and get feedback on their learning

before they are evaluated for

grades.”

(Angelo and Cross, 1993, p. 9)

• Computer use is higher than it ever has been

before!

• Online learning is becoming increasingly

popular!

• How will we

communicate with

our students?

What is Electronic Mail Feedback?

• Feedback sent and received via e mail

• Opportunity for instructors to give/receive feedback

• Opportunity for students to give/receive feedback

• Avenue for instructors to get to know the needs of their students

Be Open to Feedback

Easy Computer Access

Provide Clear Instructions

Respond in Reasonable Time

The purpose of Electronic Mail Feedback is to provide a simple,

immediate channel though which faculty can pose questions

about the class and students can respond to them.

(Angelo and Cross,1993, p. 327)

Suggestions

*Use on a regular basis

*Use before problems

surface

*Use in times of high stress

*Use to keep students up to

date

Limitations

* Lengthy responses

* Lack of response

* Access for the wrong

readers

* Rude or ridiculous

comments

AdvantagesCommunication

Information

No specific time or place

Honest, informal and open-ended

“The best way to avoid

misunderstandings is

to involve learners

early in the feedback

process”.

(Fenwick and Parsons, 2009, p.185)

The key to success

Listen to your students!