Samenvatting

This paper reviews studies of peer feedback from the novel perspective of the providers of that feedback. The possible learning benefits of providing peer feedback in online learning have not been extensively studied. The goal of this study was therefore to explore the process of providing online peer feedback as a learning activity for the provider. We concluded that (1) providing online peer feedback has several potential learning benefits for the provider; (2) when providing online peer feedback, students use different cognitive processes; (3) the cognitive processes and the potential learning benefits can be realised when students use specific elements in the feedback they provide. Research highlights - We explore providing online peer feedback as a learning activity. - In providing online peer feedback, a student has different potential learning benefits. - In providing online peer feedback, a student uses different cognitive processes. Learning from giving online peer feedback is related to the use of specific elements in the feedback. - We present a process model for providing online peer feedback.