Closing the Feedback Loop: Sharing Audio Feedback Good Practice

Abstract

This presentation will share examples of the provision of rich audio/video feedback across two Schools (Law and Bioscience respectively) at the University of Sheffield. Specifically, the presentation hopes to offer practical proposals for implementing the use of audio/video feedback as an innovative teaching method. We will share our personal experiences of planning, and conducting audio/video feedback practice including reflection on the challenges and benefits of implementing this method of feedback, in addition to sharing comments from students and staff as to the benefits of audio feedback provision (focused on higher engagement with the process of feedback and the feedback loop). We will also consider future directions to combine audio/video feedback with GenAI to assist students in closing the feedback loop. This presentation is aimed at staff involved in any way in the provision of feedback as part of their teaching practice. It is hoped that an interactive and fruitful discussion will be facilitated, where challenges and benefits of audio/video feedback are discussed, including the barriers implementing new feedback practice at a programme level and/or across faculties.

About the speakers

Kate Campbell-Pilling is a Senior University Teacher in the School of Law, University of Sheffield. She has a legal practice background which she uses to inform her work. She is passionate about the teaching and learning experience of students and embeds varied learning techniques to ensure inclusive learning environments where all students can participate and benefit from her teaching. In 2024, she was awarded OUP's Law Teacher of the Year. Follow Kate on LinkedIn.

Gareth Bramley is a University Teacher in the School of Law, University of Sheffield. He has a legal practice background, and he is proud of his ex-practitioner status. He has a passion for teaching and learning, and is currently undertaking an EdD (Education doctorate) focusing on the impact of neoliberalism within HE. He has always been interested in the challenges of student engagement and emotional investment in learning, hence an avid interest in the use of more authentic assessment and feedback practices. Follow Gareth on LinkedIn.

Gordon Cooper is a Senior University Teacher in the School of Bioscience at the University of Sheffield and a SFHEA. He has a background in Renal and Epithelial Physiology. He has a long standing interest in embedding technology into his teaching providing students with authentic learning and assessment experiences which will support their future career choices. In 2020 he led a successful CATE bid linked to how employability had been embedded in the curriculum. Follow Gordon on LinkedIn.