Below is a clear breakdown of tools that function as student feedback options—either formal or informal.


1. Feedback Activity

Best for: quick surveys, anonymous feedback, end-of-unit check-ins

  • Not graded

  • Supports MC, rated MC (Likert-like), short/long text

  • Can be anonymous

  • Great for improvement data


 2. Questionnaire Activity

Best for: formal surveys, research tools, Likert scales, pre/post assessments

  • Not graded

  • Strong survey structure

  • Excellent data export (CSV/Excel)

  • Supports multiple question types and scales

  • Better than Feedback for research-level instruments


3. Choice Activity

Best for: simple, one-question decisions or polls
Examples:

  • “Which topic do you want to cover next week?”

  • “Which day works for office hours?”

  • “Are you comfortable with today’s material?”

Features:

  • Single multiple-choice question

  • Results chart and export

  • Optional grade


5. Diary Activity

Best for: private reflective feedback

  • One student–one instructor journal

  • Great for weekly reflections or check-ins

  • Can be graded

  • Not anonymous


7. Quiz (with Open-Ended Questions)

Best for: structured, gradable comprehension checks

  • Use Essay or Short answer questions

  • Can be ungraded if you set the quiz to 0 points

  • Not anonymous

  • Auto-feedback possible for objective items


8. H5P Activities (Surveys, Reflections, Quick Checks)

H5P content types useful for feedback:

  • Questionnaire (non-gradable)

  • Personality Quiz

  • Likert Scale (via Column + Single Choice Set)

  • Course Presentation with reflection slides

Features:

  • More interactive

  • Data export varies by institution

  • Not anonymous



? Which Tool Should You Use? (Quick Match Guide)

GoalBest Tool
Anonymous feedbackFeedback, Questionnaire
Research-level surveyQuestionnaire
One-question pollChoice
Private reflectionDiary
Graded reflectionAssignment, Diary
Interactive check-inH5P Questionnaire
Class discussion with feedbackForum (with ratings)
Quick comprehension checkQuiz (short/essay)