EdTech: How to improve feedback using audio and video
Using videos, structured sets of annotated still images and sound recordings can be a great way to provide feedback.
This is particularly true when the work you are assessing is an event or performance of a task: when you want to know how well an apprentice changed a washer, not how well they wrote it up afterwards - or when written responses are a barrier rather than an enabler because of reading, language, physical or other difficulties.
This module looks at how you can try out these media and adopt them into your practice to improve the quality of feedback to your learners.
Aim
This module will show you how you can improve feedback by using images, audio and video.
Objective
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Determine the benefits and challenges of incorporating images, video and sound files into feedback in your own practice
- Identify learning contexts and situations where images, video and sound files will improve the quality of feedback you deliver to learners
Digital Teaching Professional Framework
This module covers the EdTech component - E1a : Assessment and feedback strategies
- Use digital assessment tools to monitor the learning process and obtain information on learners' progress.
- Use digital technologies to enhance formative assessment strategies, e.g. using classroom response systems, quizzes, games.
- Use digital technologies to enhance formative and summative assessment in tests, e.g. through computer-based tests, implementing audio or video (e.g. in language learning), using simulations or subject-specific digital technologies as test environments.
- Use digital technologies to scaffold learners' assignments and their assessment, e.g. through ePortfolios.
- Use a variety of digital and non-digital assessment formats and be aware of their benefits and drawbacks.
- Critically reflect on the appropriateness of digital assessment approaches and adapt strategies accordingly.
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Feedback about this module
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Makes a few good points on quality of feedback and immediacy of task. Could certainly improve/develop learner engagement too.
Some more concrete examples would be good
Digital video is a great way to record assessment and feedback.
I think the module had some good ideas, but i didn't really get the questions
Informative and interesting.
I found this module interesting and look forward to video and recording my assessments in the mentoring and counselling skills courses.
great to reflect on how video as a means of assessment works
Has given me insight into how media could be used for our more practical apprenticeship programmes at college and at work
Unclear on the assessment process,
Quite confusing module
The unit enthused me to reflect and evaluate my ways of using media in providing feedback to my learners and critically reflect on the appropriateness of digital assessment approaches and adapt strategies accordingly.
Further reading supports unit
A very active way of feedback plus an opportunity for learners to see themselves in action and repeat and recall to see where improvements can be made plus it it more tangible for the learner.
Good
Once able to follow format good to use but didn't like drop down assessment method as just led you to guess and try to put in right sections rather than look at what terms meant and which should go with each, maybe hints or glossary of terms section would help to make this more meaningful...
As I have already said, great concise and informative information. However, it would be great if you could provide all the links under 'Resource Information' on one sheet to download.
This module is very interesting and I will be using this method in the future.
I was unsure of whether to provide feedback over professional discussions and this provided what I needed to know
The module taught you the benefits of using audio and video recordings to enhance learning and assessment.
Worth noting that some of the research in this area shows that multimedia feedback is perceived by the students as being richer even when the actual content is identical to written alternatives. The human voice conveys a lot more than text.
We do use photographic evidence but definitely could use recorded verbal feedback and video evidence.
For teachers this is a good idea as it will help students gain evidence for their assessments and coursework.
Audio/visual feedback is a great way to help learners improve and reduce teacher workload, too. The four elements in the assessment were useful to remember, too.
no stars, very poor
Challenging questions
interesting, if not immediately clear in instruction
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