Feedback why bother pauline smith

Feedback – why bother?

Pauline SmithLibrary and Student Support

Liverpool John Moores University

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Benefits of effective feedback

• Measure success of session...Identify:• environmental problems• technical problems• areas for improvement• what worked/what didn’t• how new skills will be used• confidence levels• further support

...plan more effectively for the future

Methods of feedback

• Evaluation form• Post-its• Small group discussion• Voting systems• Interactive whiteboards• Before and after knowledge check• ???

Don’t forget...

• Identify what you want to know• Ask questions where actions can be taken• Use the most appropriate evaluation method• Timetable into the session• Know where to draw the line• Do something with the feedback!

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