Case Study: Boston University Builds a Positive and Inclusive Course Culture with Kritik

Building a Positive and Inclusive Course Culture with Peer Assessment

Boston University professor Dr. Jonathan Wisco, from the department of anatomy and neurobiology, sought a way to move beyond traditional grading and build a more positive and inclusive course culture. His challenge was to find an effective and efficient tool to implement a peer assessment philosophy, which would allow students to be part of the teaching process and develop real-world evaluation skills.

By implementing Kritik's peer assessment platform, Dr. Wisco created a learning environment where students provide feedback on each other's work. The solution from Kritik improved the timeliness and quality of feedback, honed essential student skills like critical thinking and communication, and shifted the learning culture from one focused on grades to one where students feel valued as part of the educational process.

Boston University

Jonathan Wisco

Associate Professor in the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology