Listen here.

What feedback is—and isn't.

The effects of feedback, although positive overall, are remarkably variable.

Feedback works only when students are trying to reach a learning target.

What matters most is what response the feedback triggers in the recipient.

By looking closely at students' work, we can identify where they need help.

Analyzing errors and looking for patterns are two smart ways to save time.

"What do you need from me?" is a remarkably helpful question.

Pause before you respond, "Good job!"

Total participation techniques that get everyone thinking.

How to help students see themselves as authors.

When elementary students speak up, communication improves—and so does lunchtime.

How to reorient classroom toward personal learning in the era of standardized measures.

Start with strengths, raise questions, and provide direction.

Reviews, research, and relevant reads.

How to address one of the language arts skills emphasized in the Common Core State Standards.

Borrowing some principles from video games can help.

What is the role of the school leader in effectively using technology?

How to start over even when the faces around you are the same.

The author finds that even stinging criticism can be beneficial.

Find readers' stories here and online, and contribute your own response to an upcoming question.

News and resources from ASCD.

Seven things to remember about feedback.