Utilizing the Peer Review Process to Engage Distance Learners

This research project focuses on the utilization of the peer review process, specifically embedding the process into assignments designed for delivery in distance graduate courses. Three graduate faculty designed a case study activity which was delivered in six courses delivered in three different semesters. The assignment instructed students to read a case study and provide a response in a discussion forum. Students were then asked to review a peer’s post. The peer-review utilized the Reflect, Inquire, Suggest, and Elevate (RISE) feedback model (Wray, 2013) as a structured way for students to develop the skills to deliver formative feedback as a way to review the work of their peers.