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Formative Assessment: The Rise of Automated Feedback
The Digital Learning team is running a proof of concept with FeedbackFruits’ Automated Feedback tool to explore how automated support can enhance formative assessment across the University.
Providing high-quality, timely, consistent feedback, especially in large cohorts, remains a challenge. Automated feedback tools can help bridge this gap by giving students immediate developmental guidance while supporting staff workload.
What the Automated Feedback tool does
Integrated into Moodle, the tool analyses student drafts and offers targeted guidance on:
- Structure and organisation
- Grammar and phrasing
- Academic writing style
- Citation and referencing
It does not rewrite student work. Instead, using AI-driven features, it highlights areas for improvement and prompts students to revise their own writing, helping maintain academic integrity.
Benefits of Automated Feedback
- Immediate, scalable feedback: All students receive consistent developmental guidance, regardless of cohort size.
- Focus on higher‑order skills: Automating mechanical checks allows tutors to dedicate their one-on-one time to discussing complex arguments, content and critical analysis. Feedback allows tutors and students to see which areas may need work.
- Low‑stakes improvement: Students can refine drafts and build confidence before submitting assessed work, learning through trial and error before a human grade is ever applied.
The Warwick Proof of Concept
We are working with departments across the University to explore how automated feedback can complement existing assessment practices. The aim is to enhance, not replace established methods and gather insights from both staff and students.
Get involved
We welcome colleagues who are interested in seeing how automated feedback could support their modules, programmes or assessment redesign.
If you’d like a demo of the tool or want to discuss how automated feedback could support your module or programme, please contact usLink opens in a new window. More information is available in our FeedbackFruits guideLink opens in a new window.