Introduction
Good feedback is a crucial part of effective learning. In digital courses, it replaces nods and frowns in the classroom—and provides participants with guidance, confirmation, or correction. In this article, you will learn how you can significantly enhance learning with feedback pages in Lessonator.
What is feedback in e-learning?
Feedback means that learners receive response to their behavior, answers, or progress—automatically, specifically, and immediately. It has a motivating, corrective, and structuring effect.
Good feedback provides clarity, not just points.
– Dr. Lena Hofmeister, trainer for digital didactics
Why is feedback so important?
- Strengthen self-assessment: Learners understand what they did right or wrong.
- Recognize mistakes: Incorrect behavior is not reinforced.
- Increase motivation: Praise for correct answers motivates learners to continue learning.
- Secure transfer: Explanations deepen understanding
Feedback functions in Lessonator
With Lessonator you can:
- Display feedback after each quiz question (regardless of the score)
- Set up different feedback for correct, incorrect, or partially correct answers
- Include explanatory notes or cross-references (“See Lesson 2”)
- Design your own feedback pages or info boxes
Examples of feedback texts
For correct answers:
“Correct! You have recognized that personal data must be given special protection.”
If the answer is incorrect:
“Unfortunately, that is not correct. Remember: only data that makes a person identifiable is considered personal data.”
If the selection is partially correct:
“Almost there! You have selected two out of three correct answers. Take another look at the section on data protection.”
Best practices
- Write clearly and in a friendly manner without being patronizing.
- Provide specific guidance, not just “right/wrong.”
- Avoid overly long texts—2–3 sentences are usually sufficient.
- Use feedback in midterm tests and practice questions as well.
Conclusion
Feedback isn’t just a reaction—it’s an active part of the learning process. With thoughtful feedback, you can help your learners understand better, improve in specific areas, and learn more effectively. Lessonator gives you all the tools you need to do this easily.