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Feedback for online and classroom environments

Learning Outcome

Understand the difference between Intrinsic and Extrinsic Feedback

and why Intrinsic Feedback increases adult learner’s

motivation.

Challenge: How do teachers, or computers, normally

give feedback?

Extrinsic Feedback

That’s right.

That’s wrong.

Try again. Let’s review. No, yes . . .

Intrinsic Feedback

What is it?

Intrinsic feedback focuses on

consequences.

Teaching Circuit Testing

Extrinsic Feedback?

Extrinsic Feedback?

Right.

Wrong. X

Intrinsic Feedback?

A picture of the consequence of the wrong (or right) answer.

Intrinsic Feedback?

“You selected the wrong fuse for this problem. It is likely that the dash will catch fire.”

Highly Motivating

Especially for adults as it links course to their career – and personal goals.

Challenge:

You need to

serve out a

platter of

fruit for

guests.

Which fruit

needs to be

dipped in a

lemon juice

fruit bath

before being

served?

Task: Drag the fruit and put it directly onto the platter or dip it into the fruit

bath first.

Fruit bath

Platter

Do the dip!

Source: Michael Allen’s Guide to eLearning

Fruit bath

Platter

Do the dip!

Source: Michael Allen’s Guide to eLearning

Fruit bath

Platter

Do the dip!

Source: Michael Allen’s Guide to eLearning

Extrinsic Feedback?

XNo link to a consequence

in the real world.

Intrinsic Feedback?

Links course content to a

consequence in the

learner’s life.

A picture of an empty platter.

Yes, all the apples have been eaten. The guests loved the food.

We’ll be back!

Correct

So, rather than this . . .

You get this . . . + the

consequence

Task

Look at the following examples. Extrinsic Feedback is provided. Can you suggest some additional Intrinsic Feedback?

Possible Intrinsic Feedback

RecapIntrinsic feedback increases motivation

It is not often used in traditional classrooms

It can be incorporated into both eLearning and classroom environments

Demand it as an element in course design

It can increase the effectiveness of your course

Thanks! I’m very interested in course design and training in the Middle East. Feel free to contact me: orxil@yahoo.com

Gordon Graham

Thanks to Michael Allen for his great book, “Guide to eLearning.”