FeedbackFruits Group Formation
What is it and how does it work?
FeedbackFruits is a suite of tools integrated in Canvas that are designed to support structured collaborative work in courses. The Group Formation tool allows instructors to create student teams using customizable criteria such as skills, preferences, or instructor-defined attributes, helping ensure purposeful and pedagogically aligned group composition; instructors can review, adjust, and publish groups seamlessly into the LMS.
Instructors configure the FeedbackFruits tool(s) they want to use from within Canvas, and students complete the learning activity through guided steps. Once the assignment is completed, grades are automatically sent to the Canvas gradebook.
Which skill(s) are targeted?
- Shape teams and navigate collaborations in consideration of individual differences and interpersonal dynamics
Who else has used it?
- Dietrich College General Education Program
- College of Engineering Senior Design Courses
Educator time commitment
The time commitment for educators to become familiar with the Group Formation tool varies but generally requires approximately 30-60 minutes. Student responses are available to the instructor within the interface and can also be downloaded from the system.
Student time commitment
The student time commitment varies based on the number of questions (as determined by the optional question sets added by the instructor). The size of the team may also impact time commitment as each student submits a self-evaluation as well as an individual evaluation for each team member.