Case Study: University of Illinois at Chicago improves student engagement and peer learning with Kritik

Improve Learning Dynamics while Empowering Students Along the Way

The University of Illinois at Chicago, specifically Assistant Professor Daphne Hart in the Department of Accounting, sought to move beyond technical instruction to better engage students with the conceptual side of the material. Her challenge was getting students to gain a stronger handle on these concepts and improve the overall learning dynamics. To address this, she implemented Kritik's peer assessment platform.

By utilizing Kritik, the university introduced a structured peer assessment process that empowered students to evaluate each other's work. This solution shifted the learning dynamic, encouraging student introspection, engagement, and comfort in expressing their opinions. The results included students gaining valuable feedback from multiple perspectives, a stronger communal and team-oriented environment, and a reduced feedback burden on the instructor. Kritik successfully improved the learning environment and helped students build critical real-world skills.

University of Illinois at Chicago

Daphne Hart

Assistant Professor of Accounting