The University of Pittsburgh has developed an Assessment Feedback Application designed to enhance the feedback process for exams completed in Canvas. This innovative app provides automated, personalized emails to each student, detailing their performance and areas for improvement. By streamlining the feedback process, the app aims to improve student learning outcomes and engagement.
Description
The Assessment Feedback Application is a software tool that automates the generation and delivery of personalized feedback reports for students. It sends automated emails from the professor's email address, providing detailed information on the student's final test score, the number of items wrong in specific content topics, the content location in the course for review, and the content area that needs the most attention. The app tallies and categorizes incorrect content and redirects students to relevant information in the Canvas course, streamlining the feedback process and enhancing the learning experience.
Applications
• Educational institutions
• Online learning platforms
• Professional development programs
Advantages
The Assessment Feedback Application offers several advantages, including automated email delivery, personalized feedback, and efficient content categorization. By providing detailed and actionable feedback, the app helps students identify areas for improvement and directs them to relevant course materials. This enhances the learning experience, reduces the time and effort required for manual feedback, and supports better student engagement and performance.
Invention Readiness
The concept of the Assessment Feedback Application has been defined, and a prototype exists. The prototype's performance has been validated, and the software is ready for further development and commercialization.
IP Status
Software
