Skip to main content

Element: Self Review

Written by Filippo Schiano di Pepe

Hello and welcome to our step-by-step guide for setting Self Review elements into your module on Teachfloor.

📝 What Is the Self Review Element?

(see the image below)
​

The Self Review element allows learners to assess their own work based on custom questions. It’s ideal for encouraging personal reflection, growth, and deeper learning — especially in project-based, cohort-based, or asynchronous learning environments.



➕ How to Add a Self Review to Your Course

  1. Navigate to your course’s Curriculum tab.

  2. Click on ➕ Add Element from the left-hand menu.

  3. Scroll to the Assessment section.

  4. Click on Self Review.

(see the image below)

A new Self Review module will be added to your curriculum.


⚙️ Basic Element Settings

Like all content elements in Teachfloor, the SCORM element includes General, Requirements, Visibility, and Metadata settings.

👉 To avoid repetition, we’ve detailed those shared configurations in a separate article:

If you’re new to setting up elements, we recommend reviewing that article first. Then return here for specific SCORM guidance.


🧩 Self Review-Specific Settings (Unique to This Element)

Once you’ve configured the basic settings, scroll down to find the Self Review-specific options.


1. 🔁 Source

(see the image below)

You can optionally link the Self Review to a learner's previous submission in the course. This enables learners to reflect on a specific activity or assignment they completed earlier.

  • Select a submission element (e.g., file upload or assignment) as the source.

  • This will be displayed side-by-side during the review.

ℹ️ This setting is optional — you can create standalone Self Reviews too.


2. 🧠 Self Review Questions

(see the image below)

Click on Edit Questions to set up the prompts for self-assessment.

You’ll start with two default questions, which you can edit, delete, or expand upon.

(see the image below)

🛠 Question Types You Can Use:

Type

Description

Open Questions

Learners write long-form text responses

Numeric Rating

Learners rate on a numerical scale

Text Scale

Choose from options like "Strongly Agree" to "Strongly Disagree"

Yes/No

Binary response questions

Information Section

Add non-question content to guide learners before a question

💡 Combine different types to guide learners in deep, structured reflection.


3. ⏰ Deadline

(see the image below)

Set a due date by which learners must complete the self-review. Once the deadline passes, the element will be locked for further edits by the learner.


4. 🔔 Reminders

(see the image below)

Send automated reminder notifications to learners who haven't completed the self-review. You can schedule up to three reminders leading up to the deadline.


👀 Learner Experience

When learners access the Self Review:

  • They'll click Start Now to open the module.

  • If you linked a previous submission, it will appear on the left side.

  • The self-review questions will appear on the right side.

  • Learners fill out the questions and submit when ready.

The entire process is seamless, responsive, and mobile-friendly.

(see the screenshot below)


🧪 Best Practices

✅ Link the Self Review to a relevant submission to provide context.
✅ Use a mix of question types to guide meaningful reflection.
✅ Add deadline and reminders to improve completion rates.


🤝 Need Help?

Our team is here to support you.


Reach out via chat or email and we’ll assist you with setting up the perfect self-assessment workflow.


​

Did this answer your question?