The Intro to Kritik Activity is a short, default activity in each Kritik course that helps make Kritik a smooth adoption for both instructors and students. The activity has a default weight of 0 with the aim to introduce Kritik in a low-stakes manner.

NOTE: Despite this default weight, the Intro to Kritik Activity can be adjusted by instructors to be counted towards final scores. Please check the Activity Details to ensure you are aware of the weight your instructor has assigned this activity.

The activity is used to familiarize students with the 3 stages of Kritik (Create, Evaluate, Feedback) and to get them thinking about the importance of feedback.

In this activity, students are directed to describe and evaluate the impact a piece of advice had on their life in the Create stage. They will describe an impactful moment when they received feedback or coaching in relation to achieving an objective they had and share why it had the impact that it did.

To learn how you can submit and participate in this activity, please navigate to this article to learn more about the stages and their submission processes.

The Intro to Kritik Activity serves as your gateway to understanding the dynamics of Kritik and value it brings to your learning experience. Designed as your first step into the peer assessment processes in your course, this activity offers you a unique chance to familiarize yourself with Kritik's stages – Create, Evaluate, and Feedback.

By participating in the Intro to Kritik Activity, you gain a head start in understanding peer assessment techniques before delving into your real course assignments. This allows you to develop confidence and a deeper understanding of the collaborative learning process.

If you have any questions as to how this activity works, please contact Kritik Support by clicking the Live Chat icon on the bottom right corner of any Kritik screen.