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Perceptions of web-mediated peer assessment.

Academic Exchange Quarterly

| June 22, 2006 | Li, Lan; Steckelberg, Allen L. | COPYRIGHT 2006 Rapid Intellect Group, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Abstract

Previous studies have revealed that peer pressure is a factor in negative student perceptions of peer assessment. In this study, a web-mediated system was utilized to facilitate peer assessment and provide anonymity minimizing the impact of peer pressure. Post-assessment survey results indicated that students generally accepted this method and recognized its' value in promoting critical learning. The merits of anonymity and instant feedback were acknowledged in student responses.

Introduction

Peer assessment has become one of the most common strategies for shifting students' roles in learning from passively observing to actively ...

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