A Web-Based Peer Evaluation Tool

Designing and implementing peer evaluation in a course requires the instructor consider many factors. A literature review notes these factors, along with a review of several web-based peer evaluation programs. Based on the authors’ experiences, desirable features for a computer-based system are listed. A feature-rich web-based peer evaluation tool (PET) that was developed to simplify data collection and analysis in an undergraduate class is described. The PET has unique and customizable features, including the algorithm and rubric. For analysis, the results can be displayed in both graphical and tabular form.