Creativity Tool for Coursework Feedback: Towards a Framework for Timely, Consistent, and Balanced Written Feedback with Wide Syllabus Coverage in Large Classes

Abstract

Timely feedback is a key component in effective learning processes. However, with large classes run partially or fully online it can be challenging to provide timely, consistent, and balanced feedback to students. A structured framework for providing written feedback is therefore proposed. The framework addresses feedback consistency, balance of positive and negative feedback, syllabus coverage, and timeliness. This report details the rationale for the framework, its implementation, and use. The framework is implemented as a client-side tool that runs in a browser. This tool is made available as an open-source project to the teaching community.