Scratch This! The IF-AT as a Technique for Stimulating Group Discussion and Exposing Misconceptions

by: Sehoya Cotner, Paul Baepler, and Anne Kellerman

Frequent and immediate feedback is critical for learning and retaining content as well as developing effective learning teams (Michaelson, Knight, and Fink 2004). The Immediate Feedback Assessment Technique (IF-AT) provides a single and efficient way for learners to self-assess their progress in a course and to structure significant small-group discussion. Used within the proper context, the IF-AT succeeds as a relatively simple, low-tech tool for providing immediate feedback, targeting student misconceptions, and generating group discussion.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 3/1/2008Stock # jcst08_037_04_48Volume 037Issue 04

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