AI as Feedback Generator

This assignment, by Ethan Mollick and Lilach Mollick, is from Harvard Business School Publishing. It’s one of a series of “Student Use Cases for AI.”

This activity uses AI to generate feedback for students’ work, enhancing their writing and critical thinking skills. Students submit their writing to an AI tool, receive feedback, and then revise their work based on this feedback. The activity emphasizes iterative improvement and the development of effective revision strategies.

Key Features of This Assignment

AI-Generated Feedback
Students submit their writing to an AI tool to receive feedback on various aspects, such as clarity, coherence, and grammar. This process helps them identify specific areas for improvement and enhances their writing quality.
Iterative Improvement
Based on the AI feedback, students revise their work, promoting an iterative approach to writing and encouraging them to continuously refine and enhance their writing skills.
Development of Revision Strategies
The activity helps students develop effective revision strategies by analyzing the AI-generated feedback and applying it to their writing. This skill is crucial for producing polished and well-structured written content.