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PeerScholar

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What is it?

peerScholar is an evidence-based peer assessment platform that supports the development of core transferable skills like critical thought, creative thought, and effective communication.

Steve Joordens – peerScholar

 

Peer review and peer assessment platforms, like peerScholar, provide an avenue for students to think critically and communicate with others. They also provide instructors with an opportunity to help students to learn effectively from the feedback process.

 

What is its purpose?

Peer review can take place in the face-to-face classroom, online, or a combination of both. Sophisticated technology is not needed for a peer review assignment but technology can help students and instructors to complete and facilitate the peer review process.

 

How do I use it?

PeerScholar is fully integrated with Brightspace for student submissions, review and instructor grading.  You can learn more about setting it up on our Technology Resources website. 

Why would I use it?

Technology such as peerScholar that was developed specifically for the purpose of completing all phases of a peer review makes it easy to set up, implement, and complete the peer review process for an assignment. Grading is easy too!

 

Quick Facts
Category
Peer Review
Rating Level 
Pilot/Active
Website
PeerScholar
Last Modified
21 July 2021
Created
19 April 2020
License Available 
Yes
More Info

Security Concerns
No
Technical Support 
Platform(s) 
Any platform. Requires a modern web browser

Ratings Information

This technology is currently under evaluation. Please check back later for a rating.

Security and Privacy

There are currently no security or privacy concerns for this tool.

Support Information

Contact the CITL Support Centre for assistance.

Technology Resources (How-To):

Instructional Resources

Contact

Centre for Innovation in Teaching and Learning

230 Elizabeth Ave, St. John's, NL, CANADA, A1B 3X9

Postal Address: P.O. Box 4200, St. John's, NL, CANADA, A1C 5S7

Tel: (709) 864-8000