Chapter 12

Feedback to Optimize Learning and Motivation

What Is Feedback?

Best Types of Feedback

Is Negative Feedback Useful?

When to Provide Feedback

Maximizing the Value of Peer Feedback

Feedback for Instructional Professionals

Applying Feedback to Your Training

 

Do you have a Fitbit or other exercise-tracking device? Have you set a personal goal to replace the default 10,000 steps? Do you check your activity data regularly? Does the data increase your motivation to exercise? Do you compare your steps against those of friends on a leaderboard?

The value of exercise-tracking devices is feedback. Some life insurance policies plan to adjust premiums if clients allow their exercise data to be reported and tracked by insurers. Is feedback in learning ...

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