The Importance Of Ongoing Feedback

Ongoing feedback is essential for bridging the gap between a student's current performance and their learning goals. This article explores the value of continuous feedback loops and how SpacesEDU supports this practice.

Before You Start

• Feedback should be varied (oral, written, multimedia) and come from multiple sources, including teachers, peers, and self-assessment.
• Students need clear opportunities to apply feedback to their work before a final summative assessment takes place.

The Value of Feedback Loops

In Seven Keys to Effective Feedback, Grant Wiggins states that formative assessment is defined by the opportunity for a performer to reshape their performance to better achieve a goal.

Think of a feedback loop like a computer game: if you fail a level in a game like Tetris, you immediately start over and apply what you learned from the previous round. In the classroom, providing this immediate feedback loop allows students to begin improving their work right away.

Supporting Redos and Mastery

Rick Wormeli, author of Fair Isn't Always Equal, advocates for allowing redos even on summative assessments. This approach gives students the chance to engage deeply with feedback to reach proficiency or mastery.

The role of the educator is to coach students in applying feedback and setting actionable tasks as new learning goals. This transforms a "final" grade into a productive step in the learning journey.

Implementing Ongoing Feedback in SpacesEDU

SpacesEDU provides the tools necessary to facilitate these feedback loops and support student growth:

• Re-allow Submissions: When using the Activities feature, teachers can re-allow submissions to give students a space to apply feedback and try again.
• Multiple Communication Modes: Students can demonstrate their understanding through text, audio, video, or file uploads, providing the differentiation they may need to show proficiency.
• Targeted Redos: A redo does not require an entire assessment to be redone; it can focus specifically on the learning objectives where the student has not yet met proficiency.

Good to Know

• Ongoing feedback helps students take ownership of their learning by making the path to mastery clear.
• For more on feedback strategies, see Three Guiding Questions for Providing Effective Feedback.
• If you have questions about using Activities for redos, contact us through the chat icon in the bottom left corner of your screen.

Updated on: 06/08/2026