Blackboard: Self-and peer-assessed assignments
The self and peer assessment tool is designed to facilitate the objective, analytical, and learning comprehension skills of students. Reviewing the work of fellow students through criteria-based reference evaluation promotes constructive feedback.
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Use it to scaffold the peer-assessment process
The criteria accompanying each question provide the means to evaluate the responses to those questions. The number or criteria can also range from one (“Did the answer = 4?”) to many:
- Does the response place the issue within the broader context of the subject?
- Is the response well organized and clearly laid out?
- Was the response proofread carefully? Was it free of significant grammatical, spelling, or typographical errors?
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Pros
- Self and Peer Assessments can help distribute the workload and ensure that students receive feedback from several individuals.
- Constructive feedback. The feedback students give to and receive from their peers can enhance their comprehension of the subject material and provide valuable insights into their own learning efforts.
Cons
- Peer assessments need clear grading criteria as defined by the instructor, which can be provided with each question in Blackboard.
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