Exploring the improvement of feedback for GCSE and ESOL students using software extension Mote.
Identifying a digital approach for GCSE and ESOL learners that would work for learner feedback, development and target setting.
The intention of the research project was to create a digital learning feedback journal using Mote software. This tool allows teachers to add voice comments to Google documents. The team were intending for learners to listen to the teacher feedback and then reflect and record what their next steps were. Some learners have enjoyed scanning the QR codes and listening to the feedback which they believe has directly impacted their learning and future skills. The project also highlighted some barriers to success, including lack of access to digital technology, for example not all learners have the access to a QR reader in their devices.
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4. Be creative and innovative in selecting and adapting strategies to help learners to learn - The project gave learners different opportunities to engage with the feedback provided and understand how they could make changes to improve their writing. Strategies were put in place as a form of target setting. As a result of giving feedback for three progress assessments, learners were able to identify their target areas and undertake differentiated revision activities to enable them to succeed.
18. Apply appropriate and fair methods of assessment and provide constructive and timely feedback to support progression and achievement - The team have learned that all learners react to feedback dependent on their individual learning preferences. For those learners who have difficulty reading, it was a huge advantage for them to listen to audio recording. For the ESOL learners it was a fantastic tool where they were able to hear the audio to improve their English skills, transcribe into their own language to improve their vocabulary and then listen over and over to support their progression.