What is it about?

This study explores how personalized feedback emails can improve student engagement and performance in online introductory computer science courses. By providing tailored feedback and grade forecasts, the study shows that these emails motivate students to participate more actively and adjust their learning strategies, leading to better academic outcomes.

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Why is it important?

This study demonstrates that personalized feedback can play an important role in improving student success in online courses, particularly for those at risk of falling behind. The findings suggest that timely and individualized communication can bridge the gap created by the lack of face-to-face interaction in online education, making it a valuable tool for educators.

Perspectives

Writing this article was rewarding as it highlights a practical approach to improving online education. I believe that the insights gained from this study can help educators better support their students. I hope this research encourages others to explore practical ways to enhance student engagement and performance.

Saber Soleymani
University of Georgia

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This page is a summary of: Personalized Feedback Emails, April 2020, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery),
DOI: 10.1145/3374135.3385274.
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