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title: Making the Most of Early Feedback in Flipped STEM Courses
description: Not ready to flip your whole course? Learn how to choose one high-impact STEM module to redesign for better prep and more active class time.
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# [Making the Most of Early Feedback in Flipped STEM Courses](https://blog.jove.com/making-the-most-of-early-feedback-in-flipped-stem-courses-2026)

 Written by [Ellen Ovenden](https://blog.jove.com/author/ellen-ovenden) | Feb 28, 2026 10:13:45 AM

In the first weeks of term, you’re often teaching in the dark. Grades arrive late and only summarize what has already happened. Early feedback shows you what students understand while there’s still time to adjust.

We previously focused on [**choosing which module to flip**](https://blog.jove.com/choosing-what-to-flip-first-faculty-guide-2026?hsLang=en). Let’s explore building quick, low-stakes feedback into the start of a flipped course without adding a heavy marking load.

Simple checks built around ready-to-use materials, like [**short pre-class videos**](https://app.jove.com/playlist/library/all), can give you useful signals.

[View full post](https://blog.jove.com/making-the-most-of-early-feedback-in-flipped-stem-courses-2026)

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