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Using a chatbot to get feedback on assignments

Short description

Students use a chatbot to get specific feedback on a text they have written.

Objective

THE OBJECTIVE
TEXT EDITING	Students learn how to use chatbots to get feedback on assignments. This gives students an insight into their own strengths and weaknesses, allowing them to ask the teacher more specific questions during supervision.
CRITICAL REFLECTION	Students learn how to critically reflect on the feedback they receive and whether it meets the requirements of the genre.

Execution

PREPARATIONS
TEACHER'S PREPARATION	Consider which criteria apply to the written assignment in question. Students should use these criteria as a starting point for writing their assignment and receiving feedback. Inform students of the criteria prior to the exercise.
STUDENT PREPARATION	Ask students to write parts of an assignment prior to class, such as a paragraph or a problem statement.

IN CLASS

IN PLENUM

(5-10 minutes)

Start by introducing the exercise and which chatbot to use. Consider spending more time on this if students aren’t familiar with using chatbots. Consider starting with a discussion of the limitations of chatbots.

Discuss which criteria the chatbot should give feedback on.

Create a prompt for the chatbot together to enable the chatbot to start giving feedback. Discuss what is important to include in the prompt, e.g. whether the text fulfils the criteria of that genre, is coherent, is short and concise or if the punctuation is correct.

INDIVIDUALLY

(10 minutes)

Students put their written assignment in the chatbot and ask for feedback.

Students note and reflect on the feedback.

IN PLENUM

(10 minutes)

Students share their experiences with each other. Consider asking if one or two students would show their text and feedback to the class. Discuss the quality of the feedback given.

Considerations

CONSIDER
PERSONAL INFORMATION	Do not give the chatbots texts containing sensitive personal information, such as names or data on study participants.
CHOOSING A CHATBOT	Make sure the chatbot you choose is relevant to the exercise. Some chatbots aren’t trained on data after a given date and therefore won’t be able to provide feedback on more recent events or information.

Options to vary the activity

OPTIONS TO VARY THE ACTIVITY
GIVE FEEDBACK TO THE CHATBOT	Ask students to write a whole assignment with a chatbot. Make them review the chatbot’s work, fact-check and provide feedback. Students can practise giving feedback as well as gain insight into potential applications of chatbots. Chatbots have character limits, so start with smaller sections or paragraphs to give feedback on.
GRAMMAR	Students can also use a chatbot to check their grammar in written assignments. Try testing the chatbot’s capabilities before using it. Provide it with a test-text to be corrected.

Overview

Time frame	45 minutes
When will the activity take place?	In class
Format	Individual/Pair
Form of instruction	Classroom instruction
Type of activity	Communication and discussion/Investigation and analysis/Production (of an artefact)/Exercises and experiments
How will the activity take place?	In person
Technology	Chatbot

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Revised 16.04.2026

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Nina Bang Morgensol