Exploring the value of peer feedback in online learning for the provider

Esther van Popta*, Marijke Kral, Gino Camp, Rob L. Martens, P. Robert Jan Simons

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This paper reviews studies of peer feedback from the novel perspective of the providers of that feedback. The possible learning benefits of providing peer feedback in online learning have not been extensively studied. The goal of this study was therefore to explore the process of providing online peer feedback as a learning activity for the provider. We concluded that (1) providing online peer feedback has several potential learning benefits for the provider; (2) when providing online peer feedback, students use different cognitive processes; (3) the cognitive processes and the potential learning benefits can be realised when students use specific elements in the feedback they provide.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)24-34
Number of pages11
JournalEducational Research Review
Volume20
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Feb 2017
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Feedback quality
  • Online learning
  • Peer feedback
  • Providing peer feedback

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