AI-Supported Peer Feedback
Use AI writing tools to help learners give structured, constructive peer feedback on written work, developing both critical thinking and writing skills.
DigCompEdu Competence Area(s)
Teaching & learning, Assessment
Time
Preparation time 15 minutes
Implementation time 35 minutes
Educator Progression Level
Newcomer
Target groups
Pairs or small groups / Any subject
Minimum student digital skill level
Intermediate
Minimum student language level
B1
🎓 Learning Objectives
- Use an AI tool to generate initial feedback on a peer’s written draft.
- Provide structured written feedback using AI suggestions as a starting point.
- Reflect on the quality of peer feedback received and revise the draft accordingly.
Ingredients
| Item / Resource | Quantity | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| AI writing tool (e.g. Grammarly LanguageTool) | 1 per learner | Generate initial feedback on peer drafts |
| Peer feedback checklist or rubric | One per pair | Structure the feedback process |
| Written drafts | One per learner | Content for peer review |
Utensils
Devices with internet access and accounts on the chosen AI writing platform.
🥣 Preparation – Before Implementation
- Prepare a peer feedback checklist or rubric aligned with the writing task.
- Ensure learners have completed drafts ready for exchange.
🔥 Implementation Steps
- Introduce the peer feedback process and explain how to use the AI tool to generate initial comments.
- Learners exchange drafts and use the AI tool to identify grammar, structure and content issues.
- Students write their own feedback comments, using AI suggestions as a guide but adding personal observations.
- Learners return feedback to their partner and discuss the comments in pairs.
- Each learner revises their draft based on the feedback received.
🧂 Differentiation & Inclusion
- Provide sentence starters for writing feedback for lower-level learners.
- Challenge advanced learners to provide detailed feedback on style, argument and register.
🍴 Assessment & Feedback
| Criterion | Excellent | Good | Needs Work |
| Quality of feedback given | Feedback is specific, constructive and goes beyond AI suggestions | Feedback is mostly useful with some generic comments | Feedback is vague, unhelpful or simply repeats AI output |
| Revision of own draft | Makes meaningful revisions based on feedback received | Makes some revisions with minor gaps | Makes few or no revisions |
⚠️ Ethics, Privacy & Safeguarding
🍱 Extensions / Follow‑Ups
Ask learners to write a reflection on how peer feedback improved their writing.
🔗 Cross‑Subject Link
Apply peer feedback to project reports in science or presentations in social studies.
References & Resources
AI writing assistants such as Grammarly and LanguageTool can scaffold peer feedback by identifying issues in written drafts, helping learners develop critical evaluation skills alongside writing proficiency.