Setup
Given the very small group size, Feedback Fruits was used in a way that mirrored a traditional workshop seminar — with structured written feedback replacing or complementing oral discussion. Three separate peer review rounds were configured across the semester, each targeting a different stage of the students' writing process.
Alvaro made extensive use of the feedback categories feature, which allowed him to tailor the peer review criteria to the specific assignment and subject matter. This, he reported, was one of the most useful aspects of the platform: it let him set a minimum level of expected engagement per category while adapting the structure to different types of academic writing.
Teacher Experience
Alvaro's overall evaluation was positive. He acknowledged that the initial setup carried some complexity, but found that the advantages and customisation possibilities clearly outweighed this difficulty. The ability to run multiple rounds of structured peer feedback in a small group, with clear criteria and an easy-to-navigate interface, made the platform a good fit even for very small courses.
Conclusion
SPA4504 demonstrates that Feedback Fruits is not only suited to large courses — it can support structured, iterative peer feedback in small seminar and master's-level settings, where the quality of each individual exchange matters more than scale or automation.