Several weeks ago, I tweeted a link to kaizena.com where a teacher can leave voice comments on documents that students have turned in. This week, I had a teacher from the high school contact me looking for a resource to do this very thing. I decided to look into the Kaizena app that is available for use with Google Docs. I think that this app could be a true time saver for teachers as they are reviewing and providing feedback on student work.
First of all, the app is free and it connects through your Google Drive account. Once you connect the app, you have students share their file with you in Google Drive. By right clicking on their shared file, you can open the file with kaizena.com. You are then able to leave three types of comments. You can record your voice, leave a text comment, or you can provide a link to a resource that the student may need to enhance the content of their work.
Using this app could save so much time when reviewing student work. Additionally, how nice will it be for the student to hear what you have to say! By adding your voice, it is easier for students to interpret what you have suggested. By hearing your comments, the feedback becomes more personal for the student, minimizing confusion while adding emotion for a clear understanding.
Since all of our students will have Google Docs connected through Gaggle.net next year, this will be a very effective tool to use for feedback. Below is a quick tutorial on how to use kaizena.com.
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