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Element: Group Review
Element: Group Review

In this guide, you will learn how to add group review.

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Written by Filippo Schiano di Pepe
Updated over 2 weeks ago

The Group Review activity lets students review submissions from other groups, fostering collaboration and constructive peer feedback. Instructors can customize rubrics, set deadlines, and ensure anonymity to create a safe and structured review environment.

Ideal for:

  • Peer-to-peer learning

  • Encouraging critical thinking

  • Building teamwork and communication skills

How Does It Work?

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  1. Create Groups

    • Use Group Formation to organize students into groups.

  2. Group Submissions

    • Groups submit work via the Group Submission activity.

  3. Peer Review Phase

    • Students review other groups’ work using your predefined rubric.

  4. Feedback & Reflection

    • Groups receive actionable feedback to refine their work.


How To Create A Group Review Element?

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Step#1: Navigate to the Curriculum section of your course.

Step#2: Click on the (+ Add Element) button on the left side of the screen.

Step#3: Select Group Review from the list of available options


Key Features & Setup

The first thing you will see after clicking the group review are the common settings. After going through the common settings of the form activity we are ready to hop on to the next part.


2. Source

  • Link the review to a Group Submission activity in your course.

  • Submissions from the linked activity will auto-populate for group review.

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3. Configure Peer Review Settings

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  • Number of Reviews: Set how many reviews each student must complete (e.g., "1").

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  • Anonymous Mode: Hide reviewer names to encourage honest feedback.

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  • Deadlines: Add optional due dates and reminders (e.g., "1 hour before deadline").

  • Lock Assignments: Prevent edits once a student opens a peer’s work.

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Adjust review limits, anonymity, deadlines, and reminders.


3. Customize Feedback Rubrics

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Create structured questions to guide feedback:

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  • Open Questions: Let reviewers write free-text responses (e.g., "Mention something your peer did well").

  • Numeric Ratings: Rate peers on a scale (e.g., 1–5).

  • Text Scales: Choose from predefined options (e.g., "Excellent," "Good," "Needs Improvement").

  • Yes/No: Quick binary feedback.

  • Information Section: Provide guidelines or context (e.g., “Focus on clarity and creativity in your feedback”) to guide reviewers. Example: Add a brief paragraph explaining evaluation criteria or expectations.

Mix question types to balance depth and efficiency.


4. Best Practices

  • Use Anonymity: Reduces bias and encourages candid responses.

  • Set Clear Deadlines: Avoid last-minute rushes with reminders.

  • Balance Rubrics: Combine open-ended questions with scales for actionable insights.


Student View

From the student’s perspective, the activity will display:

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