1. *
By Taeya Poulin
PIDP 3230 Assignment
Instructor: Doug Mauger
Resource: Classroom Assessment Techniques, Thomas A Angelo and K Patricia Cross

2. * What is Electronic Mail Feedback?
* Suggestions for its use
* Advantages and Limitations of its use

3. “Feedback is one of the most
powerful influences on learning and
achievement.”
(Hattie and Timperley ,2007)
“Students need opportunities to give
and get feedback on their learning
before they are evaluated for
grades.”
(Angelo and Cross, 1993, p. 9)

4. • Computer use is higher than it ever has been
before!
• Online learning is becoming increasingly
popular!
• How will we
communicate with
our students?

5. What is Electronic Mail Feedback?
• Feedback sent and received via e mail
• Opportunity for instructors to give/receive feedback
• Opportunity for students to give/receive feedback
• Avenue for instructors to get to know the needs of their students

6.  Easy Computer Access
 Be Open to Feedback
 Provide Clear Instructions
 Respond in Reasonable Time

7. The purpose of Electronic Mail Feedback is to provide a simple,
immediate channel though which faculty can pose questions
about the class and students can respond to them.
(Angelo and Cross,1993, p. 327)

8. Limitations
* Lengthy responses
* Lack of response
Suggestions * Access for the wrong
readers
* Use on a regular basis
* Use before problems * Rude or ridiculous
comments
surface
* Use in times of high stress
* Use to keep students up to
date

9. Advantages
Communication
Information
No specific time or place
Honest, informal and open-ended

10. “The best way to avoid
misunderstandings is
to involve learners
early in the feedback
process”.
(Fenwick and Parsons, 2009, p.185)

11. The key to success
Listen to your students!