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Presented at the 10th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd’24), this study evaluated the integration of FeedbackFruits Peer Review into a third-year Medical Science course at Flinders University. Researchers measured participation rates, assessment quality, and student perceptions. Results showed that FeedbackFruits significantly boosted peer interaction, improved group project outcomes, and enhanced the overall feedback experience, especially through its anonymous review features.

- Peer feedback participation rates between 84.3%–96% after introducing FeedbackFruits
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- Improved information sharing, discussion, and group work quality
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- Higher quality final group assessments, including poster presentations and referencing
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- Peer Reviewed Study: Yes

Conducted during a major educational technology review, this design-based research study assessed the adoption of FeedbackFruits for peer, group, and self-assessment at Griffith University. Over two consecutive trimesters, FeedbackFruits was trialed in 28 courses across diverse departments. Faculty surveys and engagement data showed that the tools significantly improved the scalability, consistency, and quality of feedback practices—filling a key functionality gap in the institution's VLE ecosystem.

- Used across 28 courses with 2,798 students
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- Faculty reported ease-of-use and improved feedback quality across disciplines
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- Built a sustainable community of practice to drive long-term active learning innovation
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- FeedbackFruits filled a critical gap in Griffith’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) toolset
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- Peer Reviewed Study: Yes

As part of an innovative educational experiment, Wageningen University applied FeedbackFruits Peer Review to introduce a "Best Contribution Grading" (BCG) model across four bachelor’s and master’s courses. Students self-selected their best feedback submissions for grading, driving more thoughtful, critical engagement. Early evaluations showed increased peer review depth, higher participation rates, and created a scalable, low-overhead model for enhancing peer learning experiences.

- Implemented Best Contribution Grading (BCG) to reward students' highest-quality feedback submissions
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- Boosted student participation and engagement in peer learning activities
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- Improved depth and critical quality of peer feedback across multiple academic programs
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- Established a scalable, low-admin model for improving peer review at scale
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- Peer Reviewed Study: Yes

In a majors’ organic chemistry lab course, North Dakota State University incorporated FeedbackFruits Peer Review into a semester-long infographic project. Students critically evaluated each other's draft designs, using a structured rubric within FeedbackFruits to guide revisions. Assessment data showed notable improvements in content mastery and professional science communication abilities, while public sharing of the infographics promoted real-world engagement beyond academic audiences. Free up hours of teaching and grading time with AI tools that streamline your most time-consuming tasks. FeedbackFruits’ AI not only automates feedback and grading workflows for instructors, but also provides real-time coaching and guidance to students—helping them improve independently. This means less time spent on repetitive support, and more time for educators to focus on impactful teaching.

- Activated critical thinking and creativity through student-designed green chemistry infographics
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- Peer review conducted via FeedbackFruits enhanced feedback quality and engagement.
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- Significant gains in scientific understanding and communication skills.
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- Peer Reviewed Study: Yes