What is it about?

This research explores how formative feedback can improve learning outcomes in collaborative online international learning (COIL) modules. It examines the role of formative feedback from teachers, e-tutors, and peers in motivating students, enhancing their learning, and fostering better group collaboration. The study also identifies what makes formative feedback effective and offers recommendations for designing formative feedback strategies in virtual learning environments.

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Why is it important?

As online learning grows globally, understanding how to provide effective formative feedback becomes essential. This study helps educators design formative feedback systems that not only enhance learning outcomes but also build trust, improve student motivation, and reduce teacher workload. These insights are particularly crucial for fostering engagement in diverse and international learning settings.

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Educators: Learn how to tailor formative feedback to build trust and motivation among students in COIL modules Institutions: Gain strategies for implementing scalable formative feedback methods in COIL modules Students: Benefit from more structured and impactful formative feedback that enhances their online international learning experience.

Mattis Altmann
Technische Universitat Dresden

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This page is a summary of: Designing formative feedback in collaborative online international learning, Human Systems Management, April 2024, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.3233/hsm-230100.
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