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Peer Review in E-Learning
What is it? 
Peer Grading is a feature of E-learning that allows students to peer-evaluate discussion posts. While only discussion posts can be evaluated, the content in the discussion posts are not limited. They can contain reports, journals, articles, reflections, and so on.
Peer Review in E-Learning
What are the educational uses and benefits?
- Requires less work for the instructor – puts the impetus of grading on the student. Instructors simply need to check each student’s reviews to determine a grade.
- Provides an opportunity for collaboration among peers
- Allows for writing assignments to be given in large enrollment classes.
- Provides opportunities for students to evaluate others - thus providing opportunities to practice critical thinking skills.
- Assists students/instructors/courses in reaching Gordon Rule requirements.
Peer Review in E-Learning
Can I see an example?
A quick tutorial on the peer review system:
Using Peer Review in E-Learning (GatorLink required)
Peer Review in E-Learning
How do I get started?
The Peer Grading feature is built into E-Learning. You simply need to create a discussion post and expand the “Peer Review” option.
For a detailed tutorial on how to create a peer reviewed forum, watch the short video below.
Creating a Peer Reviewed Forum in E-Learning (GatorLink required)
Peer Review in E-Learning
Where can I learn more?
Since this feature is specific to E-learning, more information can be found by clicking on the “help” link in the upper right hand corner of E-learning. Once the help file has loaded, just do a search for “peer review”.
More specific directions converning peer review will be available.
