Boost student engagement with FeedbackFruits

Why this learning journey?

Learning journeys are multi-step course templates based on active learning for different target learning outcomes. This journey will help you with:

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Journey steps

FeedbackFruits tool(s) used:

Interactive Presentation

Comprehension

Peer Review

Assignment Review

STEP 1

Boost engagement for high knowledge uptake before class

With the Comprehension tool, instructors create critical comprehension activities where students explore course material and identify specific topics or themes based on instructors’ primed annotations. This step encourages asynchronous engagement and makes sure students are well-prepared for in-class deep dives.

• ASYNCHRONOUS • INDIVIDUAL

step 2

Activate students in class

Instructors organize an interactive in-class session using the Interactive Presentation tool to dive deeper into the content covered prior to class time, by explaining the misconceptions and answering the questions that emerged during the pre-class activity.

• SYNCHRONOUS • CLASSROOM

Step 3

Groups work on deliverables

‍Students work in groups to produce a deliverable (1st draft) using the knowledge and insights gained from previous steps.

• ASYNCHRONOUS • IN GROUPS

Step 4

Peer feedback on writing

‍Groups submit their drafts to the Peer Review tool, where they provide feedback on other groups’ work based on a set of criteria. This process stimulates meaningful dialogue and trains critical thinking skills.

‍• ASYNCHRONOUS • IN GROUPS

Step 5

Final submission and teacher feedback

Groups improve their product based on the peer feedback and teacher insights received in the previous session, then submit their final products and receive teacher feedback based on a set of criteria within the Assignment Review tool.