Case Study: University of Waterloo achieves deeper peer feedback and stronger group dynamics with Kritik

Building Cohesive Group Dynamics with Peer Assessment

The University of Waterloo's Dr. Nada Basir, an Assistant Professor, sought a more effective way to facilitate peer-to-peer evaluation and provide her business students with extensive, personalized feedback on their group pitch presentations. She wanted to move beyond traditional methods to help students develop critical soft skills by learning from one another.

Using the Kritik platform, Dr. Basir implemented a system where student groups received detailed feedback from all of their classmates, not just the instructor. This solution provided students with a much higher volume of personalized insights and exposed them to different problem-solving approaches. As a result, students gained a new appreciation for the evaluation process and developed skills in giving constructive feedback. The vendor, Kritik, provided exceptional support throughout the implementation, making the transition easy for the instructor.

University of Waterloo

Nada Basir

Assistant Professor