Formative Assessment and Feedback Tool: Design and Evaluation of a Web-based Application to Foster Student Performance [Paperback]

In this book, Kevin Duss tackles the well-known problem in the teaching structure of todays universities that despite the immense potential of formative feedback towards students is not or only insufficiently applied. The author uses existing research and modern technologies to develop a web-based feedback application that enhances both objective and perceived student performance. This work makes a first step towards a design theory for formative feedback applications and gives guidance for their successful implementation.

Self-Assessment and Computer-based Assessment.- Social Comparison Theory.- Design of Computer-based Feedback.- Action Design Research Method.

Kevin Duss completed his Bachelor of Science in Business IT at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts and his Master of Arts in Business Innovation at the University of St.Gallen, Switzerland. His research focuses on information management and educational technology. He currently works as software engineer in the financial industry.In this book, Kevin Duss tackles the well-known problem in the teaching structure of todays universities that despite the immense potential of formative feedback towards students is not or only insufficiently applied. The author uses existing research and modern technologies to develop a web-based feedback application that enhances both objective and perceived student performance. This work makes a first step towards a design theory for formative feedback applications and gives guidance for their successful implementation.

Contents

• Self-Assessment and Computer-based Assessment
• Social Comparison Theory
• Design of Computer-based Feedback
• Action Design Research Method

Target Groups

• Lecturers and students of education, inlƒC