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)
| Goal | Best Tool |
|---|---|
| Anonymous feedback | Feedback, Questionnaire |
| Research-level survey | Questionnaire |
| One-question poll | Choice |
| Private reflection | Diary |
| Graded reflection | Assignment, Diary |
| Interactive check-in | H5P Questionnaire |
| Class discussion with feedback | Forum (with ratings) |
| Quick comprehension check | Quiz (short/essay) |