ERIC Number: EJ1060438
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 13
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ISSN: ISSN-1935-7869
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The Art of Giving Online Feedback
Leibold, Nancyruth; Schwarz, Laura Marie
Journal of Effective Teaching, v15 n1 p34-46 2015
The cultivation of providing online feedback that is positive, effective, and enhances the learning experience is a valuable educator skill. Acquisition of the art of providing feedback is through education, practice, and faculty development. This article provides information about the best practices for delivering online feedback to learners. An examination is given of the concept, importance, purpose, and types of online feedback. A deliberation includes the best practices for giving online feedback to learners, such as prompt, frequent, personalized, detailed, clear, specific, and balanced. Additionally, a discussion of the various avenues of delivering online feedback, such as the written word, audio file, video recording, pre-set automated feedback, and live web-based conferencing. The "art" and scientific evidence of providing online feedback are coupled in this article to provide helpful tips for the online educator.
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Computer Mediated Communication, Best Practices, Electronic Learning, Online Courses, Teacher Student Relationship, College Students, College Faculty
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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