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Industry News
Oct 2, 2023

Creating a rich ecosystem in higher education: Ewoud reflects on the Leadership Award for Integrated Assessment

Ewoud de Kok, CEO of FeedbackFruits reflects on winning the Individual Leadership Award for Integrated Assessment at the 1EdTech Europe 2023.

Industry News
Sep 11, 2023

Meet the new FeedbackFruits partners | Summer 2023 Highlights

FeedbackFruits announces partnerships with many institutions worldwide over the past 4 months

6 ways to save time facilitating feedback activities with AI

6 strategies to utilize AI power in designing and facilitating feedback activities that nurture critical thinking and self-reflection

Automated Feedback Coach: Student AI tutor to write better feedback now available in more regions and tools

Our Automated Feedback Coach – the AI tutor to help students write better feedback is now available in more tools, regions, and languages.

Industry News
Jul 24, 2023

QS World University Rankings 2024 | Infographic

Which top universities are choosing FeedbackFruits to innovate their learning experiences, according to the QS World University Rankings?

Assessment
Jul 18, 2023

What is authentic assessment? A full guide for educators

Everything you need to know about authentic assessment, along with strategies, examples, and tool suggestions to help you implement it.

Feedback
Jun 26, 2023

inspirED Europe 2023 recap: 4 key learnings we explored

An insightful recap of our annual conference discussing innovative and sustainable strategies for student-centered learning.

Industry News
May 25, 2023

FeedbackFruits launches special offer to help institutions transition from Peergrade / Eduflow

FeedbackFruits have launched a special initiative to help institutions enjoy a smooth transition from Peergrade / Eduflow

Opportunities and challenges of AI in higher education

Discover the opportunities and challenges of AI in higher education, and how to leverage these for strategic planning and student success.

A complete guide to support students in using AI

Strategies to introduce AI to students and help them develop essential skills to utilize this technology in both learning and real life.

Technology Tips
Mar 23, 2023

5 ways to stimulate collaboration with FeedbackFruits Team Based Learning

5 ways optimize the team-based learning process with the support of technology

Student Success
Mar 14, 2023

FeedbackFruits Team Based Learning: The new solution for digitizing collaborative learning

Introducing FeedbackFruits Team Based Learning tool, a complete solution to optimize the team-based learning process in any course modalities.

Online Learning
Feb 14, 2023

Benefits of Online Learning for MBA Programs

Learn why an online offering can expand access and increase diversity in MBA programs.

ChatGPT: How to adapt your courses for AI?

Suggestions on how institutions can adapt your courses to embrace the rise of ChatGPT and AI technology, both long-term and short-term.

ChatGPT: A threat to education? (Opinion)

ChatGPT has again raised the concern of academic disintegrity and dishonesty. However, should institution be fear of this AI chatbot?

Student Success
Dec 20, 2022

Our education system is broken. Here's 4 ways we can fix it (Opinion)

Our conversations with institutional leaders worldwide have sparked some ideas to create a better higher education.

Industry News
Nov 4, 2022

Canadian higher education post-pandemic: investing in a quality, inclusive, and flexible education

Key trends taking place now and beyond from Canadian perspectives, and how edtech companies can assist institutions in achieving these goals

Technology Tips
Oct 28, 2022

Develop critical thinking with Discussion on Work | FeedbackFruits tips

Check out 4 ways to design asynchronous discussions that stimulate critical thinking skills

Technology Tips
Oct 28, 2022

Stimulate continuous engagement with Interactive Document | FeedbackFruits tips

Discover how to maintain continuous student engagement at every stage of your course using Interactive Document

Student Engagement
Oct 28, 2022

How to integrate technology into post-pandemic face-to-face courses

Discover 5 reasons why technology is still critical in F2F classrooms, and it can support faculty optimize the in-person learning experience

Student Engagement
Oct 21, 2022

Infographic: FeedbackFruits Impact Report 2022

13 institutions share how FeedbackFruits influence students' engagement, performance, and lifelong skills.

Student Success
Oct 7, 2022

Create a personalized learning experience for effective feedback

This infographic shares Dr. Mathias Magdowski's research findings on how technology-enhanced activities influenced students' skills and outcomes

Technology Tips
Oct 5, 2022

9 time-saving ways to upgrade your course design with FeedbackFruits

9 technology-assisted strategies to minimize time spent on manual course set-ups, and maximize student engagement, retention and success.

Assessment
Sep 16, 2022

Save time integrating formative assessment with FeedbackFruits

Explore why you should adopt formative assessment, and how this can be integrated quickly and easily at any stage of your course.

Industry News
Aug 25, 2022

QS World University Rankings 2022 | Infographic

Discover the top universities choosing FeedbackFruits to innovate their learning experiences, according to the QS World University Rankings.

Technology Tips
Aug 24, 2022

5 ways to flip the classroom with Interactive Video | FeedbackFruits tips

How to use Interactive Video to flip the classroom successfully. 5 best tips shared by educators.

Technology Tips
Aug 23, 2022

How to reduce free-riding with Group Member Evaluation | FeedbackFruits tips

Suggestions on how to utilize several features in Group Member Evaluation to stimulate group contribution and collaboration.

Technology Tips
Aug 13, 2022

Effective peer assessment using Peer Review | FeedbackFruits tips

The first issue of FeedbackFruits tips will share best strategies to facilitate meaningful peer assessment using Peer Review tool.

Industry News
Jul 13, 2022

10 reasons why educators love FeedbackFruits

Educators from different institutions share 10 factors that persuaded them to adopt FeedbackFruits for better course design.

Industry News
Jun 21, 2022

FeedbackFruits & Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam winnen ‘Best Paper Award’ bij het EUNIS Congres 2022

Het ingezonden artikel van FeedbackFruits is geselecteerd voor de ‘Best Paper Award’ bij het EUNIS Congres 2022.

Infographic: Automated Feedback: Using AI to elevate academic writing

Explore the development and impact of Automated Feedback, AI-powered tool for academic writing check

Technology Tips
Jan 27, 2022

Annotation tools: What’s the difference between Interactive Study Material and Comprehension?

This article looks at how Interactive Study Material and Comprehension differ, in terms of the functions and usages.

Industry News
Jan 17, 2022

Top 5 higher education insights in Australia: Lessons from the pandemic

This article highlights 5 key trends, which we believe are, and will be driving Australian higher education in the future.

Lifelong Skills
Sep 26, 2021

Team Based Learning: Maximize the positive effect with pedagogical technology

We're excited to announce the launch of our latest tool - Team Based Learning to help teachers optimize your TBL process

Automated Feedback - Opening the way to an iterative feedback system

Discover how Automated Feedback helps reduce writing review time for both teachers and students by using AI.

Feedback
Jul 7, 2021

Reduce free-riding and low-quality feedback with Participation Grading (Feedback series)

Participation Grading: an innovative approach to increase peer feedback, level of participation, and offer a safe learning environment

Technology Trends
Jan 11, 2021

A transformative, and rewarding journey: Ewoud discusses higher education and FeedbackFruits in 2020

Ewoud de Kok, CEO of FeedbackFruits, reflects on the challenges and opportunities that emerged during the pandemic period.

Assessment
Dec 11, 2020

Online proctored exam: Are you really trusting your students?

Digital proctoring is on the rise. However, is it worth risking students’ mentality to compromise academic honesty?

Lifelong Skills
Oct 12, 2020

3 pedagogical benefits of FeedbackFruits Discussion Tools

Check out this article to understand how FeedbackFruits Discussion tools aid in developing a new generation of critical thinkers.

Technology Tips
Sep 21, 2020

How to add FeedbackFruits tools in Microsoft Teams

Impatient to add FeedbackFruits' tools in Microsoft Teams? Discover by yourself how simple it is by following the guide in this article.

Assessment
Aug 3, 2020

FeedbackFruits Higher Ed Weekly Digest 03/08

This week's column covers the topic os assessment, which has become a major issue within the higher ed community in the light of the pandemic.

Lifelong Skills
Jul 8, 2020

Why Group Member Evaluation is important for Business Schools

FeedbackFruits Group Member Evaluation helps business school students to acquire critical skills that can be used in the workplace

Data Silence: How AI is learning discrimination and what FeedbackFruits is doing about it

Artificial intelligence, considered the future of education, could lead to discrimination. We discuss how FeedbackFruits address this.

Assessment
May 15, 2020

4 ways to assess student performance with FeedbackFruits

Explore how FeedbackFruits can assist teachers in facilitating assessment in online courses

Technology Tips
May 1, 2020

How to create interactive videos for your online classroom?

How Interactive Video helps teachers build meaningful student - course material interactions for enhanced learning outcomes

Automated Feedback: early release in response to COVID-19

FeedbackFruits releases Automated Feedback on Writing earlier in response to COVID-19.

Blended Learning
Apr 23, 2020

How to make your presentation interactive?

Interactive study materials are key to keep the students connected to the subject throughout the course whether it is online or offline

Online Learning
Apr 1, 2020

Assignment Review: easy online assessment tool for teachers to assess students

Assignment Review enables university teachers to assess student assignments with their own rubric online

Student Engagement
Mar 24, 2020

Interactive Document: get your students engaged with online study materials

Interactive Document adds discussion points and questions to text-based study materials to enhance student engagement and consumption

Student Engagement
Mar 19, 2020

Interactive Video: make distance education engaging

Interactive Video allows teachers to add discussions or inline questions to videos and increase students' interactions.

Feedback
Feb 6, 2020

Eliminating free-riding in group work

Students dread group work because they know that not every member contributes equally. Peer feedback then comes as an effective solution.

Feb 13, 2024

Generating Holistic Assessment with Portfolio at Leiden University

Leiden University utilizes FeedbackFruits Competency-Based Assessment solution to track competencies of students

Nov 22, 2023

From peer assessment to teaching excellence at Imperial College London

Imperial College London utilizes FeedbackFruits to elevate self and peer assessment process for the students

Oct 17, 2023

Developing lifelong skills with active learning design

Texas A&M University School of Public Health decided on a campus-wide adoption of the FeedbackFruits tool suite to enhance student engagement and implement authentic assessment.

Aug 14, 2023

Leverage pedagogical technology for engagement and active learning at Fort Hays State University

Explore how FHSU utilized FeedbackFruits’ solutions to elevate the peer feedback process and stimulate collaborative learning, and what encouraged FHSU to let FeedbackFruits be a supporter in achieving their pedagogical goals.

Leading the way in online feedback with EDHEC Business School

Educators at EDHEC successfully streamlined the peer feedback process with enhanced engagement, thanks to FeedbackFruits

Flipped and active learning for student engagement and success

Teaching communication skills to over 400 students is not an easy job, yet Sofia Sá managed to create engaging course by implementing flipped classroom and active learning.

How feedback is scaling up at Reykjavik University

Discover how Reykjavik University leverages technology to scale self, peer, and group assessment

Scaling up online and hybrid course design at Central State University

Instructors at Central State University implemented technology-enhanced social annotation, peer feedback, and reflection to improve engagement and critical thinking.

THEOLOGY
Feb 14, 2023

Implementing team-based learning at Boston College

An instructor at Boston College utilized technology to optimize the team-based learning process for his hybrid course.

BUSINESS
Feb 9, 2023

Normalising effective peer feedback in hybrid courses at TU Dublin

Across several hybrid courses at TU Dublin, instructors used Peer Review to streamline peer feedback, resulting in student submissions of higher quality

FINANCE
Jan 10, 2023

How Frankfurt School of Finance and Management improved the quality of education for students

How instructors at Frankfurt School of Finance and Management used FeedbackFruits assessment tools to promote critical thinking, quality feedback, and save time from manual course set-up.

MEDICAL STUDIES
Nov 29, 2022

Developing communication skills in nursing at Hogeschool Rotterdam

At Hogeschool Rotterdam, the Peer Review tool was used within a nursing course to improve students' professional communication skills.

Stimulating meaningful interactions at University of Koblenz and Landau

Dr. Andreas Osterroth at University of Koblenz and Landau faciliated a rigorous feedback process that stimulated active engagement, using FeedbackFruits tools.

PHYSICS
Oct 3, 2022

Promote collaborative learning at the University of Delaware

The University of Delaware minimized time spent on group work facilitation, while maximizing students' performance and collaboration skills.

Language learning
Sep 29, 2022

Time saving and effective language course design at The University of Melbourne

For his language course, Dr. Yasuhisa Watanabe at The University of Melbourne utilized several FeedbackFruits to encourage deeper understanding, while saving time working with manual set-up tasks.

STEM
Jun 23, 2022

How Deakin University implemented Authentic Assessment across a STEM faculty

Deakin University developed and adopted an authentic assessment project scaling across several subjects and courses.

Business
Jun 15, 2022

Boost student engagement and motivation in blended learning at TIAS School for Business and Society

Two instructors of TIAS School of Business and Society enhanced asynchronous engagement in blended classrooms.

Science
Jun 13, 2022

Transforming Team-Based Learning in hybrid courses at Central Michigan University

Instructors at Central Michigan University optimized the team-based learning process in a 200-level Biology course with FeedbackFruits tools.

Law
Jun 10, 2022

How Miami Law generated a surge in student online engagement

Learn how the Miami School of Law faculty incorporated different FeedbackFruits tools to elevate their online courses.

Business
Apr 28, 2022

Optimising the flipped classroom and group assessment at Monash University

Dr. Jess Mitchell at Monash University enhanced student engagement and collaboration during the switch to online learning.

Revolutionizing online engagement and interaction at South Plains College

Instructors at South Plains College utilized several tools to increase online engagement and interaction in two English courses.

Improving students’ academic writing, critical thinking and autonomy at Cornell University

Learn how a Korean language instructor at Cornell University used Peer Review to improve students' language skills while reducing the workload

Academic Skills
Feb 22, 2022

Streamlining presentation feedback with Peer Review at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

Peer Review was used to help students improve peer feedback and presentation skills at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.

Academic Skills
Feb 14, 2022

Grant students independence and enhance written communication skills

Instructor at Avans Hogeschools used Automated Feedback to improve students business writing skills in a blended setting.

Academic Skills
Dec 23, 2021

Generate individualised feedback on writing in larger student cohorts

Dr. Adam Cardilini of Deakin University facilitated effective, high quality feedback in a large, and diverse student cohort using Automated Feedback

Business
Nov 3, 2021

Managing Assessments at Scale at the Wharton School

Linda Lee, Instructional Designer of the Wharton School shared how FeedbackFruits tools were chosen to facilitate a large-enrolment hybrid course.

Business
Nov 3, 2021

How Boston University enhanced peer feedback and engagement in a large online course

Denise Kreiger and Monty Kaplan of Boston University successfully facilitated peer feedback in large student cohort using Peer Review.

Engineering
Nov 3, 2021

Scaling asynchronous collaboration at Queen’s University, using Peer Review and Group Member Evaluation

Instructors at Queen's University implemented Peer Review and Group Member Evaluation to foster asynchronous collaboration online.

Enhancing student engagement in online learning at Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University promoted an active learning environment with feedback and interaction upon the switch to remote learning.

Business
Nov 3, 2021

Effective and scalable online peer assessment at Carlson School of Management

Carlson School of Management saves times and facilitates effective, scalable group work and peer feedback

Business
Nov 3, 2021

Solving low feedback quality at The Wharton School

Instructors at the Wharton School facilitated effective peer feedback in large size classes, using Peer Review.

HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Oct 30, 2021

University of Delaware saved time and gained oversight with group evaluations in online learning

Professor Karyn Stockar of University of Delaware used Group Member Evaluation to save time facilitating group assessment

STEM
Oct 14, 2021

Institution-wide scalability and transparency in peer assessments at Deakin University

Instructors at Deakin University successfully facilitated and scaled group feedback across 40 units, with a total of 6000 students per year

Medical Sciences
Aug 23, 2021

Enhance project-based learning in hybrid course at Utrecht University

Using Group Member Evaluation, Dr. Frits Flesch facilitated an effective and transparent group evaluation process in his hybrid course.

Social Sciences
Aug 6, 2021

How Interactive Study Materials improved students' engagement and interactivity at Utrecht University

Dr. Yvette Linders of Utrecht University used Interactive Study Materials in her course to enrich documents and videos with in-line questions, and maintain oversight into the learning process of 140 students

Science
Jul 15, 2021

How Erasmus University Rotterdam stimulated reflective group feedback in remote learning

The problems around group-work in online courses sometimes need diagnosis and intervention. Marilisa Boffo of Erasmus University understood this and administered the right treatment - Group Member Evaluation.

Engineering
Jul 5, 2021

Build engagement and interactivity in online discussion at Deakin University

Catherine Fraser from Deakin University used Discussion Assignment to organize an asynchronous symposium which enables formative assessment and meaningful interactions.

Science
Jun 21, 2021

How The University of Adelaide used Peer Review to stimulate rich and reflective feedback in a hybrid course

Using Peer Review in her intensive hybrid course, Suzan Hazel could improve peer feedback quality and students' final performance.

Medical Studies
Jun 4, 2021

Upgrade course design to build subject matter knowledge at Leiden University Medical Center

Jeroen van Smeden revamped his course design to enable formative feedback that contribute to improved subject knowledge, using Peer Review.

Science
May 18, 2021

How Wageningen University enabled higher quality feedback in thesis group projects

Find out how an instructor from Wageningen University helped her students improve their peer feedback abilities using the power of AI and clever course design.

Science
Apr 23, 2021

Foster collaborative learning and student participation in a blended course at Maastricht University

Teachers at Maastricht University successfully used Group Member Evaluation to address free-riding in group work while improving the feedback quality.

Business
Mar 19, 2021

How Automated Feedback helped optimise students' academic writing at University of Groningen

Jane Mahoney from University of Groningen utilised Automated Feedback to reduce error checking time while improving students' academic writing skills.

Business
Feb 11, 2021

Optimising the collaborative learning environment for Design-Based Education with FeedbackFruits | Case of NHL Stenden University

Learn how NHL Stenden University applied an innovative teaching approach to enhance group work quality and authentic assessment.

Science
Jan 27, 2021

How Deakin University improved group dynamics using Peer Review & Group Member Evaluation

Peer assessment tools allowed instructors to make the feedback process easier for students, and to enrich group contribution and collaboration

Business
Jan 4, 2021

Enhance interaction and engagement in online course at Eastern Nazarene College

To maintain student connection and interaction in the new online setting, Interactive Presentation was used to encourage engagement with lecture slides.

Academic Skills
Dec 17, 2020

Interactive Document to improve students’ critical thinking in a collaborative learning environment at Texas A&M International University

The use of Interactive Document helped design engaging, collaborative learning activities in online courses

Education
Dec 16, 2020

Integrate formative assessment strategies with Assignment Review at Hogeschool Rotterdam

Instructor Anne Potters of Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences faciliated an effective feedback process by using Assignment Review

Science
Nov 2, 2020

How Griffith University used Group Member Evaluation to facilitate feedback in large student cohort

For her online course of 500, Dr. Fiona Baird adopted Group Member Evaluation to facilitate peer assessment while reducing free-riding

Education
Oct 5, 2020

Encourage efficient group work with Peer Review at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences

Instructor Guido Goijens created an environment in which students could give and receive feedback in a structured and straightforward manner.

Education
Oct 5, 2020

How Group Member Evaluation helped develop collaborative learning for trainee teachers at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences

Saskia Lavooij's students actively engaged in group and sel-evaluation, thanks to the use of Group Member Evaluation

Medical Sciences
Sep 15, 2020

Students at Griffith University develop teamwork and leadership qualities

Carolyn Hastie, Lecturer of Griffith University enhanced student participation and contribution in group project

Engineering
Jul 29, 2020

Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences enhanced learners' quality of work

The Peer Review tool was used within Minor Data Engineering course to help facilitate the feedback process and enhance the feedback quality

Education
Jul 29, 2020

Oslo Metropolitan University streamlined feedback and reflection process with Peer Review

A professor at Oslo Metropolitan University has set up a combination of self-assessment and peer-review.

Academic Skills
Jul 29, 2020

Enhance peer feedback quality by letting students rate their reviewer at Vrije Universiteit

Danny Scholten, lecturer of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam organised peer feedback via FeedbackFruits to reduce the complexity, workload and improve the process overview

Science
Jul 29, 2020

Foster continuous feedback in a blended course at Maastricht University

Students in an Ecology course participated in problem-based learning sessions that encouraged continuous, timely feedback

Engineering
Jul 29, 2020

Open-ended discussion in an online manufacturing course at MITxPRO

Discover how MIT xPRO conducted an open-ended discussion using Discussion Assignment

Business
Jul 29, 2020

How IE Business School activated collaborative learning between coding students

Discover how IE Business School used our Interactive Document tool to improve students' collaboration and teamwork

Academic Skills
Jul 29, 2020

How Comprehension tool helped developing academic reading skills at OsloMet

Discover how OsloMet used the tool Comprehension to train teachers to academic reading. The tool helped students to engage and increased the preparation before class.

Language Learning
Jul 29, 2020

How University of Amsterdam used Interactive Video to optimise learners' self-study

Anna Escofet Vilá of University of Amsterdam used Interactive Video to give students a safe space to share opinions and reflections

Business
Jul 29, 2020

Promoting online engagement at HULT International Business School

At HULT International Business School, Interactive Presentation was used to ensure equal accessibility to course content

Science
Jul 29, 2020

How Wageningen University improved online discussion quality by grading students' best contribution

Dr. Cora Busstra increased the quality of peer reviews and student participation, offered a safe learning environment, and delivered a scalable teaching method with Peer Review.

Medical Studies
Jul 29, 2020

Enrich recorded lectures using Interactive Video at Leiden University Medical Center

Interactive Video helped Leiden University to foster meaningful teacher-student interactions, by creating a thriving environment for online learning

From universities

Read about universities' experiences of FeedbackFruits from themselves.

Social annotation and peer review technologies boost online collaboration

Gunderson said that, "in early use of FeedbackFruits at Cornell, 92% of faculty found it easier to facilitate peer review assignments, which can be cumbersome to administer, especially in large classes."

Activating podcasts for university education

"We used the tool FeedbackFruits to make this interactive: when the podcast paused, students typed their answer directly in a text field. The different exercises were introduced with different animations to make students aware of the particular skill they were practicing."

Authentic online assessment: strategy, innovation and management

"We found that configuring and utilising Feedback Fruits so that students could respond to the feedback they received from their peers helpful here, in that a dialogue was created between students regarding improving their team-working abilities based on feedback given and received."

Developing evaluative judgement

In general, the peer reviews given by students were constructive and high quality. The activity provided two-way learning, and there was an overall improvement in the final reports. Students reported that conducting peer reviews led to improvements in their own writing.
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Social annotation and peer review technologies boost online collaboration

Gunderson said that, "in early use of FeedbackFruits at Cornell, 92% of faculty found it easier to facilitate peer review assignments, which can be cumbersome to administer, especially in large classes."

Activating podcasts for university education

"We used the tool FeedbackFruits to make this interactive: when the podcast paused, students typed their answer directly in a text field. The different exercises were introduced with different animations to make students aware of the particular skill they were practicing."

Developing evaluative judgement

In general, the peer reviews given by students were constructive and high quality. The activity provided two-way learning, and there was an overall improvement in the final reports. Students reported that conducting peer reviews led to improvements in their own writing.

Authentic online assessment: strategy, innovation and management

"We found that configuring and utilising Feedback Fruits so that students could respond to the feedback they received from their peers helpful here, in that a dialogue was created between students regarding improving their team-working abilities based on feedback given and received."

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