Stepanyan, Karen, Mather, Richard, Jones, Hamilton and Lusuardi, Carlo (2009) Avoiding pitfalls of peer assessment. In: The 9th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT) 2009, Riga, Latvia, 15-17 July 2009. Published in: Advanced Learning Technologies, 2009. ICALT 2009 pp. 186-188. ISBN 9780769537115. doi:10.1109/ICALT.2009.137

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Abstract

This paper describes an investigation of web-based peer assessment undertaken by undergraduate students. The study endeavours to offer reasons for low levels of participation and suggest means for improving levels of engagement in peer-review processes. Results are based on formative peer assessments and a follow-up questionnaire completed by 36 computing students. The paper discusses the potential limitations of the teaching methods and technologies used. Results highlight the importance of: (1) formally supporting peer-review activity during inclass sessions; (2) providing a mechanism for anonymous participation; and (3) allocating marks for increasing student participation in the peer-review process.

Item Type:	Conference Item (Paper)
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Electronic computers. Computer science. Computer software
Divisions:	Faculty of Science > Computer Science Faculty of Social Sciences > Institute of Education ( -2013)
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Education, Higher -- Study and teaching, Peer teaching, Teaching, Students -- Attitudes
Journal or Publication Title:	Advanced Learning Technologies, 2009. ICALT 2009
Publisher:	IEEE Computer Society
ISBN:	9780769537115
Official Date:	2009
Dates:	Date Event 2009 Published
Date of first compliant deposit:	25 December 2015
Page Range:	pp. 186-188
DOI:	10.1109/ICALT.2009.137
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
Conference Paper Type:	Paper
Title of Event:	The 9th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT) 2009
Type of Event:	Conference
Location of Event:	Riga, Latvia
Date(s) of Event:	15-17 July 2009

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