Share Paper: Potential pitfalls in online feedback: A model for successfully completing the feedback cycle

  1. Michelle Vaughan, Florida Atlantic University, United States
  2. Samantha Uribe, Florida Atlantic University, United States
Monday, November 14 11:35-11:55 AM Edison E

Abstract: Based on data gathered from online undergraduate students and supported by existing research, the authors are proposing a model that highlights the potential pitfalls and points of frustration that can interrupt a traditional feedback cycle in an eLearning environment. In a F2F environment, there are social cues that can be read by the instructor to indicate that a student does not understand the feedback given to them. These opportunities for understanding feedback are not present in an eLearning context, increasing the possibility for students to misinterpret feedback and hinder their ability to revise their work according to instructor expectations. While ...