A publication by Virginia Commonwealth University provides 7 Steps for Providing Constructive Online Discussion Feedback Successfully. Their suggested template for feedback includes:
- Start with something positive – “You did very well in this week’s discussion.”
- State the grade and reason right away – “This week you earned 20/25 points.”
- State the correction as a reminder or recommendation – “Remember, five postings are needed for full participation points.”
- Provide an example or tip to reach the goal – “Here’s an example of a solution that earned full points.”
- State your expectation – “In the upcoming weeks, I will be looking for….”
- Remind them of available help – “Your success is important to me, so please email me when you have questions.”
- End with something motivational – “This was a tough assignment, but you did well overall.”
The complete article can be found here.