The Future of Feedback

Primary Contributors: Douglas B. and Dwight W. Allen iFeedback: The Future of Feedback Why iFeedback Accelerating and continuous change Globalization Teamwork and collaboration Necessary for learning Empowered individuals are more productive Flattened organizations Trust Follow-on Speed and flexibility Principles of Effective Feedback All learning is based on feedback and encouragement Attention is the prerequisite The importance of both intentional and non-intentional learning Incidental learning Serendipitous learning Unexpected learning Fortuitous learning Service learning Professional expertise Just in time learning Learning on demand Secrets of 2+2 Common Shortcomings of Traditional Feedback Tools Feared Ineffective Not timely Laundry list Generic, without useful detail Little or no built-in follow-up or consequence Not prioritized Making Feedback a Habit Overcoming fear of feedback Learning to crave feedback Understanding the value of real-time feedback Learning to give successful feedback 2+2: An example of real-time feedback The five secrets Balanced Timely Focused Specific Follow-up The Foundations of iFeedback Data Entry Digital Data On-line Editing Data Retrieval Search Engines Information Management Information Access Knowledge Generation Assessment Change iLoops: Iterative Knowledge Software version updates Literary themes and plots Movie remakes Renovate and rebuild Hybrids Art and architecture styles Open source Wikis iRoadblocks Recognition and ownership Fair compensation Corruption and appropriation Secrecy and proprietary rights Confidentiality and privacy Legal issues Time Access to technology Confusion and messiness Lack of stability Compatibility Keeping up and retraining Next Steps Embracing new technologies Individual attitudes and skills Management and administrative skills and attitudes Organization change and development Access to tools See also Contemporary Educational Psychology, especially Chapter 8, "Instructional Strategies". F Educational psychology 0%