Case Study: University of Louisville boosts student confidence and learning with Kritik

Peer Assessment The Game Changer for Learning and Teaching

The University of Louisville's Professor Karen Freberg was faced with ensuring students in her Strategic Communication class could not only define course concepts but also successfully demonstrate them in projects. The challenge was particularly pronounced in an online learning environment where it was difficult to gauge if students were truly connecting with and applying the material.

To address this, the vendor Kritik implemented its peer assessment platform. The solution empowered students to take control of their learning by evaluating each other's work, with the Kritik system using AI and calibration activities to ensure grading accuracy. The results included students reporting significantly increased confidence in their ability to talk about and demonstrate concepts, alongside a noticeable improvement in strategic thinking and writing. Kritik made the grading process more efficient and became a key component for competency-based education.

University of Louisville

Karen Freberg

Professor