This update has complicated my grading, slowing it considerably by adding extra steps. For example, I may use more than one template in any given response.
Also, why is the completed feedback showing in blue and white? It looks like a section was cut and pasted, when in reality, only the feedback template was selected. Aesthetically, this is problematic, especially since we tell our students they cannot cut and paste into a text box for quizzes on the platform.
PLEASE return the template list back underneath the feedback window. 🙏🏼 It may not seem like a big deal, but this update will result in slower turnaround and decreased efficiency.
Regarding content displaying as blue and white, if you haven’t intentionally added highlighting, the content may have been copied and pasted from an external text editor.
Some possible solutions:
Create templates in our tool as often as possible.
Remember that any highlights you add will appear in the colored message bubble.
When copying and pasting from an external text editor, paste as plain text to remove hidden styles. To paste as plain text use Ctrl + Shift + V on Windows and Cmd + Shift + V on Mac.
To remove styles from existing templates open the template editor, copy the text and delete it, then paste it in as plain text.
Additionally, we know the recent updates to Feedback templates haven’t been smooth for everyone, and that can be frustrating. We’re really sorry for the inconvenience this has caused.
This update was made, in part, to pave the way for future improvements, and we want to get it right. That’s where you come in. We’d love to hear more detailed feedback directly from you about your workflows, what’s not working, and how we can make it better for you and all our teachers.
We’re inviting teachers and administrators to share what’s going on and brainstorm some fixes together.
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Hi Kelly!
Regarding content displaying as blue and white, if you haven’t intentionally added highlighting, the content may have been copied and pasted from an external text editor.
Some possible solutions:
Additionally, we know the recent updates to Feedback templates haven’t been smooth for everyone, and that can be frustrating. We’re really sorry for the inconvenience this has caused.
This update was made, in part, to pave the way for future improvements, and we want to get it right. That’s where you come in. We’d love to hear more detailed feedback directly from you about your workflows, what’s not working, and how we can make it better for you and all our teachers.
We’re inviting teachers and administrators to share what’s going on and brainstorm some fixes together.
If you’re up for it, sign up to join the conversation: User survey: Feedback templates
Thanks for your patience and for helping us make Buzz even better!