On Extempore, instructors can provide in-line feedback to students by recording their voice within a student's response in the feedback section.
Why would want I want to give in-line feedback?
In-line feedback is helpful for teachers who want to insert themselves within their students' responses. This allows instructors to comment in multiple parts of a student's response all in one piece of audio feedback. Within a response, you could leave feedback on...
commonly mispronounced words
tricky grammar points
vocabulary usage
areas worth highlighting
Benefits of In-line Feedback
Using in-line feedback, you can address:
Pronunciation issues
Grammar mistakes
Vocabulary usage
Noteworthy aspects of the response
How to provide in-line feedback in the gradebook
There's one setting that needs to be configured first before we can leave in-line feedback. Within the gradebook, click on the gear icon ⚙️ to the right of the search bar.
In the popup, find the last setting, "Record both speaker audio and microphone when leaving feedback." Make sure this is set to yes.
Click done and then find a response to which you can provide feedback. Then, click on either the camera or microphone icon to provide feedback.
If you are using Google Chrome (recommended), a popup will appear. Click allow. This will ensure that both the tab audio (i.e. the student's response) and your feedback will both be recorded.
To provide in-line feedback, first click record on the right side of the screen. Then, immediately play the student's response. Pause and provide oral feedback in areas where you see fit. Watch the gif below for more.
FAQ
Q: How do I enable in-line feedback in Extempore?
A: To enable in-line feedback, go to the gradebook, click the gear icon, and set "Record both speaker audio and microphone when leaving feedback" to Yes.
Q: Can I provide feedback on specific parts of a student's response?
A: Yes, you can pause the student's response at any point and record your feedback for that specific section.
Q: What types of issues can I address with in-line feedback?
A: In-line feedback is ideal for addressing pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary usage, and highlighting noteworthy aspects of the response.
Q: Which browser works best for in-line feedback?
A: We recommend using Google Chrome for the best experience with in-line feedback.
Q: How can students access the in-line feedback I provide?
A: Students can review the in-line feedback by accessing their graded assignments in their Extempore account.