35 Peer Review: Editing/Grading
Peer Review
Peer review is beneficial to your students and you as a teacher. Peer review can include writing assessments, verbal assessments, presentations, projects, and more. Use rubrics or peer-review guidelines for students when creating peer-review assessments.
Benefits to Students:
- Develop and strengthen their writing skills
- Develop and strengthen their communication skills
- Develop constructive feedback skills
- Fosters critical thinking skills
- Allow students to clarify ideas, concepts, knowledge, etc.
- Minimizes drafts
- Learn how to edit their own work
Benefits teachers:
- It cuts down on grading time
- fewer grammar errors
- Collaborative learning environment
Canvas Peer Review Feature:
Canvas has a peer review feature for assignments and discussion boards.