Losing the Red Pen:

1. Losing the Red Pen: Video feedback on writing assignments

2. Why use video grading? • Effective tool for feedback, feedback loops, tutoring support • Adds personalization to distance learning • Provides student with reusable learning object

3. Benefits of using video grading • Saves time • Gives in-person consultation as a reusable learning object • Provides student with individualized feedback • For online only courses, gives students a connection to the instructor • Allows instructor to reflect on quality of feedback

4. Background • Video feedback in writing assessments should be seen as part of an effective feedback loop for students, especially when the instructor is known only at a distance. • Student persistence relies on the principle that assigned work is understood and that feedback is constructively directing the student towards a successful outcome. • Feedback loops involving interactive and visually constructive assessment support student persistence in an online or blended learning environment (“Instructional Interaction,” 2004).

5. Feedback Loops in Higher Ed • Goetz (2011) describes the feedback loop in education as consisting of, “Provid[ing] people with information about their actions in real time (or something close to it), then giv[ing] them an opportunity to change those actions, pushing them toward better behaviors. Action, information, reaction” (p. 1). • Providing students with video feedback on writing assignments in an asynchronous class is a positive solution for this real time action.

6. Testimonials • I just wanted to take a moment and let you know that I appreciate the fact that you made a video response to my paper. It has really helped me grow as a writer. • I have never learned so much in an online class. It is so helpful that you provide videos in grading and teaching. I think this makes learning so much easier. I can't believe how many teacher[sic] never tell you what to do to correct your mistakes. Without correction, I feel we leave with the same knowledge we came with.

7. Drawbacks • Long papers require long videos • Technology skills • Student access

8. Process to Video Grade Papers

9. Examples • Screencast-o-Maticwww.screencast-o-matic.com

10. Things I have learned: • You should have a fast internet connection • Opening two instances of Bb is helpful • If students have problems downloading, send link instead • Screencast-O-Matic is FREE and confidential as long as you post it private • Youtube channel can also be used effectively • Prepare for positive student reactions!

11. QUESTIONS? ?