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Positive Feedback waters the soul....

I wanted to remind everyone that people always soak up positive feedback - but all the more in the learning environment - and then all the more in the online setting where vulnerable students are often clinging to every interaction with the instructor. 

Most students need little comments to help them feel bonded and thrive from specific comments that can help to build their confidence.

Some students just want some reassurance about how they are doing on that assignment. Let's not leave them wondering - let's not wait till later on some simple comments - and bond - instead - let's provide consistent positive feedback to keep a rapport going and to nurture the learner.  It gets easier with time to start to find small, specific things to comment on - and if the instructor is in the habit of doing this when it is time for constructive criticism  -- it will likely be received better because there is a rapport established. 

Small, specific comments water the student's soul.

And as noted in this module, bits of positive feedback can "encourage participation, confidence, and motivation."

Life is filled with demands and a lot of thankless moments. School also comes with demand after demand and few thank yous! 

So when we can splash some positive feedback upon our students it can have a potent rippling effect. And the best part - it is free!  Powerful and free - and this can edify the learner and help them to enjoy the journey a bit more. 

So don't forget - most learners are like a dry houseplant - ready to soak up your watering. 

:) 

 

 

Positive feedback is essential in any setting or forum.  Ages 8 to 80 enjoy the warmth of positive feedback. Even a negative can be turned into something positive if we look hard enough. 

 

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