Immediate Feedback
Overview
Immediate feedback can improve a learner's confidence, self-awareness and enthusiasm for learning, which leads to increased Motivation. Feedback that is provided at the time of learning helps improve understanding, address misconceptions, reinforce strategies, and support retention in Long-term Memory. Effective, immediate feedback includes the following characteristics: it is timely, ongoing, formative, actionable, specific to the learner, and reflects a positive tone.
Use It In Your Learning Environment
Feedback is one of the most powerful influences on learning and achievement. However, the impact can be differentially positive or negative depending on the content and timing. Immediate feedback is most effective when phrased in a positive or supportive manner to build trusting relationships and foster growth mindset. Feedback that is only critical or corrective can have detrimental effects on learning resulting in disengaged and passive learning, especially for English language learners.
Providing immediate feedback to learners is essential in an online learning environment. Instructors can use edtech tools that provide learners with annotated feedback and peer feedback opportunities. When learners can then comment on the feedback, ask clarifying questions, or engage in peer discussions regarding the feedback, it creates a feedback loop that allows instructors to see patterns of learning to support differentiation. Products can also be designed to provide learners individualized, immediate feedback that identifies specific strategies for improvement.
Additional Resources
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Factors Supported by this Strategy
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