Rapid feedback assessment methods: Can we improve engagement and preparation for exams in large-enrollment courses?

Journal of Science Education and Technology

Volumn 17, Issue 5, 2008, Pages 437-443

  Cotner, Sehoya H ^a   Fall, Bruce A ^a   Wick, Susan M ^a   Walker, J D ^a   Baepler, Paul M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA   (United States)

Author keywords

Engagement; IF AT; Immediate feedback; Large lectures; Student perceptions

Indexed keywords

EID: 55149125128     PISSN: 10590145     EISSN: 15731839     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10956-008-9112-8     Document Type: Article

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