Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2017

The university has created a way for automated software to give students in large STEM courses feedback on their writing in cases where professors don’t have time to grade hundreds of essays. Senior lecturer Brenda Gunderson teaches a statistics course that will be first to adopt the automated element of M-Write.

Essay 145

Essay Feedback Writing Assignments 145

Edsurge

JULY 25, 2023

Because let's say a student essay of 2,000 to 3,000 words, you can't easily read that out on a podcast. I think after a certain amount of time, many students learn how to sort of quickly write an essay the day before the deadline. Other people do sort of mini-lectures as podcasts and give them to their students.

Teaching 148

Teaching Peer Review Essay Knowledge 148

Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

In an earlier essay, we discussed how teachers are leaning into SEL to adapt student services and unlock opportunities that, just months ago, may have seemed impossible. is Executive Director and Chief Scientist at EdTogether and an Adjunct Lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Christina Cipriano, Ph.D.,

Accessibility 218

Accessibility Distance Learning Learning Students 218

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 13, 2019

If they’re short answer or essay — the preferred way to check understanding — grading takes a long time. Why peer feedback? Peer feedback is about supporting and learning, not criticizing. Each peer review should include positives and shortfalls in equal amounts. Make the peer reviewer anonymous.

Feedback 105

Feedback Peer Review Writing Critical Thinking 105

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Martin is a former early childhood education lecturer at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, a former assistant professor of early childhood education, and a faculty professional development coordinator at Miles College. Peer review in the classroom: Student perceptions, peer feedback quality and the role of assessment.

Fairness 122

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 122

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Martin is a former early childhood education lecturer at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, a former assistant professor of early childhood education, and a faculty professional development coordinator at Miles College. Peer review in the classroom: Student perceptions, peer feedback quality and the role of assessment.

Fairness 111

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 111

Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

For example, instead of traditional essays, instructors might assign reflective portfolios, oral presentations, or collaborative projects that require students to engage deeply with the material and demonstrate their understanding in ways that go beyond what AI can produce.

Faculty Development 92

Faculty Development Teaching Instructors Academic Integrity 92