Professor Stories

Get a glimpse into how instructors across disciplines and class sizes implement peer assessment and AI authorship transparency with Kritik in their courses.

Seneca Polytechnic

Robin Potter: How to Build Critical Thinking Skills in Students using Process-Based Peer Assessment

Indiana University

Jaynne Rivas: Enhancing Analytical Skills through Effective Peer Assessment

See how Prof. Jaynne Rivas from Indiana University enhances her business strategy students' analytical skills using Kritik's peer assessment tools.

Associate Teaching Professor

University of Alberta

Chantal Viens: How to Create Engaging Presentations with Kritik's Live Presentation Feature

See how Prof. Chantal Viens from the University of Alberta enhances her students' engagement and learning through Kritik's Live Presentation feature.

Daemen University

Carol Bartlo: Improving Business Communication with Peer Assessment

Discover how Prof. Carol Bartlo at Daemen University’, Alfiero School of Business, incorporates peer evaluation with effective business writing in her courses.

Georgia Southern University

Natalie Ingalsbe: Designing Effective Rubrics for Student Success

Discover how Prof. Natalie Ingalsbe at Georgia Southern University’s College of Arts and Humanities designs effective rubrics to improve student success in her class

Purdue University

Clinical Associate Professor

Nicole Adams: Advancing Evidence-Based Nursing with Peer Assessment

Discover how Prof. Nicole Adams at Purdue University in the School of Nursing observed enhanced student’s literacy and researching skills, transforming their approach to evidence-based practices in her nursing classes

Georgia Southern University

Brandi Moody: Enhancing Online Learning through Peer Assessment

Discover how Prof. Brandy Moody at Georgia Southern University observed enhanced student engagement and writing skills in her English Composition course when integrating peer assessment in an online setting.

Literature Professor

Loyola University Chicago

Julie Chamberlin: Improving Writing Quality with Peer Assessment

See how Prof. Julie Chamberlin from Loyola University Chicago increased the quality of her students' writing by integrating 360-degree peer assessment with Kritik.

Assistant Professor, Kinesiology

Brock University

Shawn Beaudette: Improving Student Engagement in STEM with Peer Assessment

See how Prof. Shawn Beaudette from Brock University saw an improvement in student engagement and writing when integrating peer assessment in his STEM courses.

Associate Professor

University of Alberta

Alex Gainer: Incorporating Generative AI within Peer Assessment

Prof. Alex Gainer from the University of Alberta encourages students to use AI in their Economics assignments and complement it with peer assessment activities.

Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Sport Management

Southern Connecticut State University

Kevin McGinniss: Using Peer Assessment to Boost Discussion

See how Prof. Kevin McGinniss from Southern Connecticut State University uses peer assessment in discussion board activities to foster meaningful student engagement.

Metropolitan Community College

Melissa Renfrow: Power of Peer Assessment in Community Colleges

Professor Melissa Renfrow spells out the ways and the benefits of using peer assessment in a community college setting to keep students engaged and motivated.

University of Iowa

Ying Yang: Role-Play and Group Activities for Student Engagement

See how Prof. Ying Yang from the University of Iowa used role-play and group assignments in her Business courses to help students achieve better learning outcomes.

Professor of Economics

Samford University

Art Carden: Designing the Perfect Rubric for Effective Learning

Learn how Art Carden, Professor of Business at Samford University, uses Kritik to design rubrics for his students for effective peer assessment in his classroom.

University of Kansas

Jane Barnette: Ungrading Practices in Arts with Peer Assessment

See how Prof. Jane Barnette from the University of Kansas used Kritik and ungrading practices to encourage more participation in her performing arts course.

Professor of Economics

University of Alberta

Valentina Kozlova: Scaffolded Team-Based Activities with Peer Assessment

Find out how economics instructor Prof. Valentina Kozlova used Kritik to engage students with peer assessment for team-based scaffolded assignments in the classroom.

Civil and Environmental Engineering

University of Waterloo

Rania Al-Hammoud: Peer Assessment in Large Engineering Courses

Learn how Rania Al-Hammoud creates an interactive and dynamic learning environment for her graduate-level civil engineering course through peer feedback with Kritik.

Professor, Data Science and Engineering

University at Buffalo

Mohammad Zia: Enhancing Peer Learning In Computer Science Courses

Discover effective strategies to enhance peer learning in Computer Science courses that boost students' understanding of complex concepts and promote collaboration.

Instructor of Psychology and Child Development

California Polytechnic State University

Laura Freberg: Peer Assessment in Large Asynchronous Classes

Check out Laura Freberg's asynchronous peer learning techniques that she used in her large classes which reduced grading burden and improved student engagement.

Business Associate Professor

Rend Lake College

Mark Jornd: Building Critical Thinking Skills in Business Courses

This story explores how Mark Jornd was able to cultivate an environment for collaboration and critical thinking that allowed students to learn from their peers.

Textile Engineering Professor

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Wendy Krause: Benefits of 360-degree Peer Review in STEM courses

Transform STEM courses with 360-degree peer reviews! Discover how to use Kritik to provide comprehensive feedback and enhance student outcomes in STEM courses.

Chemistry Professor

Louisiana State University

John Hopkins: Designing an Engaging STEM Learning Experience

Create an engaging educational experience with peer assessment! Learn how Prof. Hopkins is creating a dynamic and collaborative learning environment with Kritik.

Director of the DeVoe Moore Center

Florida State University

Sam Staley: Building Collaborative Teams with Peer Assessment

Unlock the power of critical thinking and teamwork with peer learning in Business courses. Learn how Prof. Staley used Kritik to develop essential workplace skills.

Professor of German and Jewish Studies

Indiana University

Günther Jikeli: Using Peer Assessment Technology in Liberal Arts

Check out how Prof. Günther Jikeli was able to enhance critical thinking skills and teamwork in his Humanities courses through AI-driven peer assessment technology.

Finance Instructor

University of Calgary

Thomas Holloway: Improving Student Engagement with Peer Review

Check out how Prof. Thomas Holloway, University of Calgary uses Kritik to facilitate collaborative learning and improve student engagement in his Business courses.

Professor of Marketing

Fordham University

Peter Johnson: Group-work with Peer Review for Content Retention

Read about how Prof. Peter Johnson uses Kritik to reinforce learning, improve engagement, and enhance learning outcomes through effective peer-to-peer feedback.

Assistant Professor of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour

McMaster University

Mayu Nishimura: Enhancing Student Engagement with Peer Assessment

Mayu Nishimura was able to boost student engagement in her Scientific Writing course with Kritik. See how her students used peer review as a learning opportunity.

Associate Professor of Music

University of Waterloo

Karen Sunabacka: Guiding Music students through Peer Assessment

Karen Sunabacka was able to guide students to write constructive feedback to their peers through Kritik. See how they used peer review as a learning opportunity.

Department of Psychology

Simpson College

Sal Meyers: Implement Team-based learning with Peer Assessment

Discover how Sal Meyers enhanced student engagement, participation, and learning outcomes by implementing peer assessments for group-based learning activities.

Assistant Professor in the Department of Penn State Dickinson Law

Penn State University

Mohamed Badissy: Peer Assessment to Improve Analytical Writing

Learn how Prof. Rali Badissy leveraged peer assessment to help students resolve ambiguity in their writing while providing meaningful feedback to their peers.

Technologist & Professional in Residence

Director, Center for Instructional Technology

Whitney Sivils-Sawyer: Instructional Design and Peer Assessment

Whitney Sutherland of Louisiana Tech University leverages Kritik to enhance pre-service teacher training through tech-enabled peer assessment and collaboration

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Michigan State University

Dr. Kaston Anderson-Carpenter: Easy Switch to Online Learning powered by Peer Assessment

See how Dr. Kaston Anderson-Carpenter of Michigan State University swiftly transitioned to online learning with Kritik, boosting student engagement and peer assessment.

Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice

Tarleton State University

Improving Timeliness of Feedback in Writing-intensive Courses

Associate Professor in the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology

Boston University

Building a Positive and Inclusive Course Culture with Peer Assessment

Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology

University of Missouri

Classroom to the Community Learning Experiences with Peer Assessment

Special Lecturer in the Department of Business Administration

Oakland University

Moving Away from “Dittoism” and Improving Class Discussions

Professor of Retailing and Tourism Management

Kentucky University

Empowering Students by Including them in the Peer Evaluation Process

Assistant Professor of Accounting

University of Illinois at Chicago

Improve Learning Dynamics while Empowering Students Along the Way

Professor of English

Old Dominion University

Guiding Students with Scaffolded Learning and Personalized Feedback

Professor of Journalism

Ohio University

Administering Peer Feedback that contribute to Positive Learning Outcomes

Professor of Management

Ohio University

From Classroom to Career: How Peer Learning Prepares Students for their Future

Professor of English

Old Dominion University

How Modeling Sets Students Up For Success

Assistant Professor of Child & Youth Studies

Brock University

Making Assessments More Meaningful with Peer Learning

Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology

Wright State University

How Peer Evaluation Can Generate Authentic Discussions

Professor of Marketing and Communications

University of Louisville and West Virginia University

Peer Assessment: The Game Changer for Learning and Teaching

Professor of Communication, Culture and Information Technology

Sheridan College

Building Deeper and More Authentic Connections Through Peer Assessment

Associate Professor, Department of Communication Studies and Multimedia

McMaster University

Moving Away from Traditional Pedagogy and Assessment Practices

Associate Professor of English

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Navigating the New Classroom Era: Moving Beyond Textbook and the LMS

Assistant Professor of English

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Collaborative Learning in Literature Courses

Professor of French

Vanderbilt University

How to Shift the Narrative about Peer Feedback in the Classroom

Professor of Professional Sales and Marketing Management

University of Toledo

Teaching Interpersonal Skills in an Online Environment

Management Professor & Associate Basketball Coach

Carleton University

Implementing Effective Team-based Learning in Various Environments

"The whole reason why [team-based learning] works is it’s an effective and affordable way of training people. We are social learners"

Professor of Computer Science

Western University

Coping with Limited TA Budgets while Ensuring Student Success

"Every year, we’re struggling to get enough TAs to do the marking... I decided to try Kritik because of finance and issues like that...and I am so glad that I did. It solved my problem..."

Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

University of Waterloo

The Value of Kritik and Peer Assessment

"Kritik was a huge time saver. There was just no way I could have, with 2 TAs, been able to give back that kind of feedback to the students."

Professor of Chemistry

Brigham Young University-Idaho

Dr. Scott Johnson: The Importance of Student-Professor Interactions

Read about how Dr. Scott Johnson uses Kritik to enhance student-professor interactions, improving chemistry education through meaningful peer assessment.

Professor of Sociology

University of Texas at Austin

Dr. Bridget Goosby: How Kritik Helps Students Understand Inequities in Society

Dr. Bridget Goosby uses Kritik in her Race, Ethnicity, and Health course to foster discussions on sensitive topics, helping students articulate and formalize their opinions.

Clinical Assistant Professor

University at Buffalo

Prof. Alexis Thompson: Interactive and Effective Online Student Presentations with Kritik

Read about how Clinical Assistant Professor Alexis Thompson transforms psychology students into confident presenters using Kritik's peer assessment tools.

Professor, Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering

University of Waterloo

Creating Meaningful Activities in STEM Courses

Professor Teertstra utilizes Kritik to help create differentiated learning activities to help his students develop a deeper understanding of Thermodynamics.

Professor of Mathematics

McMaster University

Identifying the Genius in your Math Course

Professor Speissegger used Kritik to help his first year undergraduate calculus course better understand course concepts through peer review.

Professor of Economics

Michigan State University

Dr. Steve Matusz: Using Peer Assessment for Essays and Presentations

Discover how Dr. Steve Matusz uses Kritik to challenge students with diverse assignments, enhancing learning through homework, presentations, and short essays.

Clinical Assistant Professor

University of Florida

Dr. Poojary: Integrating Kritik in Canvas

See how Dr. Poojary leverages Kritik to enhance feedback skills in her clinical students, integrating efficient technology to support decision-making in the medical field.

Assistant Professor of Child & Youth Studies

Brock University

Dr. Erin Panda: How does Peer Assessment help Students become Better Writers

Discover how Dr. Erin Panda uses Kritik to enhance student engagement and improve writing skills through peer assessment, weekly readings, and essay building.

Professor of Biology

McMaster University

Dr. Patricia Chow-Fraser: Conducting Labs Sessions Online with Peer Assessment

Discover how Dr. Patricia Chow-Fraser of McMaster University conducts engaging online lab sessions using Kritik, enhancing peer assessment and student collaboration.

Assistant Professor of Instruction in Sociology

University of Texas

Transitioning to Online Learning with Kritik

Dr. Palmo's Introduction to Health & Society courses relates to COVID-19 today, and her switch to remote learning would have been painful if she hadn't implemented Kritik at the beginning of the semester.

Assistant Professor

Michigan State University

Building Term Papers Through Kritik

As an early adopter, Dr. Kaston Anderson-Carpenter uses Kritik to allow students to break up their term papers into smaller sections, and receive personalized feedback at every stage of their papers.

Associate Professor

University of Alberta

Administering Peer Feedback for 1600+ students in 4 days!

Dr. Gainer adopted asynchronous learning for his first-year Economics students to be encouraged to learn independently and at their own pace through Kritik.

Assistant Professor

University of Waterloo

Building Cohesive Group Dynamics with Peer Assessment

Through question creation, content analysis, and pitch presentations, Dr. Basir uses Kritik to prepare her students for their entrepreneurial journey after university.

Lecturer & Medicinal Chemistry Advisor

University of Waterloo

Leveraging Peer Assessment to Strengthen Core Concepts

Professor Forsey uses Kritik to ensure his 100+ organic chemistry students are learning how to do problems with their peers through a feedback-on-feedback process

Associate Professor

University of Guelph

Case Analysis of Kritik

The loss of peer interaction can detract students from wanting to succeed in class. Here is how Kritik can help make transitioning to online learning easier for both instructors and students.