This project proposes to use Peerceptiv, a peer review software, to improve student engagement and feedback quality in writing-intensive technical communication courses. Recognizing the limitations of current peer review methods, such as printed copies and the Canvas Peer Review tool, Peerceptiv aims to provide more robust support for peer review activities. During the 2023-24 academic year, Technical Communications professor Kelly Hanson conducted an extensive pilot of Peerceptiv in TCHNCLCM 380, running multiple peer reviews per term for various types of assignments, including full drafts, partial drafts, individual tasks, team assignments, and presentations. The results were promising, with students showing a deeper engagement with peer feedback and a better understanding of key writing concepts compared to previous methods.
The second-year goal of this software pilot is is to integrate Peerceptiv more broadly within the Technical Communication curriculum and other related courses. Faculty will receive training and best practice guidelines to implement the tool efficiently and effectively. The project’s success will be evaluated through course evaluations, faculty feedback, and continued assessment of student engagement and learning outcomes.
Project Team
Kelly Hanson
Technical Communication
Funding
This team was awarded $10,000 in funding in Summer 2024.