Automated Writing Evaluation (AWE) Tools

TESOL 2015- Toronto, CanadaDianna Lippincott and Beatriz Fuentes-Anderson

Overview Student Application

Teacher Application

Sample AWE sites

Teacher Application

“I can focus more on content when grading.”

“Using AWE tools can sometimes reduce my grading time by about 70%.”

“I can use the website’s feedback & guide students on how to use it.”

“Great way to check for plagiarism!”

Student Application

“Good logical analysis.”

“Accurately checks spelling mistakes.”

“Complete and organized feedback.”

“Too much information is provided at times.” “Feedback does

not always match errors.”

Ask yourself...

1. How will you use AWE?2. Have I tested it?3. What does it check?4. Will students understand the feedback?

Our AWEsome View