EDD 724 WEEK 6 Synchronous Peer Review Discussion

In Week 4, you participated in an asynchronous peer review of your assessment and evaluation findings. For this assignment, you will partner with a different student for a synchronous (i.e., live) peer review discussion of your strategic leadership plan.

The purpose of this synchronous discussion is to:

• present an overview of your strategic leadership plan;
• give and receive constructive feedback; and
• engage in a collaborative and professional exchange of ideas.

Review the sections below, which outline the guidelines and expectations for completing the synchronous peer review discussion.

PART I: Planning

Select a web-based or digital platform for your synchronous discussion. Examples include Microsoft® Skype®, Google Hangouts™, or Apple FaceTime®.

Schedule the peer review discussion at a time that is convenient for you and your partner. Plan for a minimum of 30 minutes.

PART II: Discussion

Meet with your partner at the pre-arranged discussion time.

Present an overview of your strategic leadership plan.

Give and be receptive to constructive feedback.

Discussion Guidelines:

The purpose of this peer review discussion is to participate in a collaborative and professional exchange of ideas. As such, you should:

• Use both video and audio to facilitate your discussion. Email, text, and instant message are not acceptable methods of communication for this synchronous discussion.
• Select a distraction-free environment that will allow you to actively engage with your partner throughout the discussion.

PART III: Submission

Prepare a synopsis of the peer review discussion that includes:

• A summary of your partner’s strategic leadership plan.
• An outline of the feedback/recommendations you provided.
• An outline of the feedback/recommendations you received.
• A response to the following prompts:
• Describe your partner’s preparedness for the synchronous discussion. Explain your response.
• Discuss the quality and depth of your partner’s strategic leadership plan.
• Describe the quality and usefulness of the feedback you received. Explain your response.
• Explain how you will incorporate the peer review feedback into your final assignment deliverable.
• Discuss the pros and cons of the synchronous peer review discussion. Explain your response.

Your assignment should not exceed 4 double-spaced pages and must reflect proper APA formatting for all citations.

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