Pitch2Peer
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Pitch2Peer can be used to enable students to learn from each other’s work and feedback. After an assignment, for example a presentation of personal research or a literature review, students submit their “pitch” to the online platform Pitch2Peer. For example, a video recording of a presentation, a blog, a knowledge clip, or a slideshow. Various types of “pitches” and file formats are possible, such as videos, photos, posters, slideshows, animations, and texts.
By using Pitch2Peer, students more actively engage with the material and learn to give and receive constructive feedback. In addition to engaging with learning materials, they also learn to present learning content in an engaging way. Pitch2Peer ensures effective use of contact hours and because presentations can take place online rather than in class, making it suitable for larger groups as well.
Pitch2Peer is accessible from Brightspace and can be seamlessly integrated into a course. As an instructor, you create the assignment in Pitch2Peer and describe what you expect from the students. With the assignment, you formulate a set of criteria that students use to provide each other with feedback. Furthermore, there are many ways to set up, for example by creating several categories of assignments, working with group assignments, or adding a gamification element in the form of medals and likes.
Want more theoretical background on working with online (peer) feedback? Check out the online module (Peer) feedback, you can login to this module with Solis-id.
Find out how to integrate Pitch2Peer into a Brightspace course by visiting the Brightspace Supportsite.
Want to know more about this tool? Then use the Request tool button. Through this button you can request the tool and make an appointment for didactic or technical advice.
You can find a detailed manual on Pitch2Peer | Handleidingen Teaching and Learning tools
This manual is in Dutch, the English version will be available soon. Do you have questions about how to use Pitch2Peer, or do you need support? Contact teachingsupport@uu.nl for personalized help and advice.
How does Pitch2Peer work?
Pitch2Peer is a web-based tool and is accessible in Brightspace.
Can I link grades to pitches of students in Pitch2Peer and as a teacher can I also give personal feedback on the pitches?
As an instructor it is also possible to provide feedback on students’ pitches. In addition, it is an option to assign a grade. The grade and personal feedback are only visible to the authors of the pitches.
Are pitches, feedback, and ratings exportable from Pitch2Peer?
Yes, pitches are exportable, as are feedback and assessments.
Pitch2Peer is regularly evaluated by the CAT to assess the pedagogical added value of this tool for teaching at Utrecht University. In 2023, 2024 and 2025, 14 lecturers completed an evaluation of their experiences with Pitch2Peer in their teaching. This revealed the following:
Purpose – lecturers primarily use Pitch2Peer for:
- Video pitches and video presentations;
- Group presentations;
- Marking and assessing essays.
Outcome – using Pitch2Peer provides lecturers with:
- Active student participation is encouraged.
- Peer feedback is used effectively. Students learn to ask for feedback and to adapt their work accordingly.
- Opportunities for students to improve their presentation skills.
How do teachers rate Pitch2Peer?
- Teachers report that Pitch2Peer supports them in achieving their teaching objectives.
- 11 out of 14 teachers would recommend the tool to other teachers. Teachers describe Pitch2Peer as handy, intuitive, efficient and easy to use.
- Teachers who do not recommend Pitch2Peer to other teachers have experienced technical issues or would prefer to use an alternative application.
Tips for using Pitch2Peer:
- Uploading a video can take a while, particularly if it is a large file. Let students know in advance that uploading takes time and advise them to keep files as small as possible.
- A student guide is available in Dutch (see Dutch site) for Pitch2Peer; this can be shared with students as part of an assignment using Pitch2Peer.
As part of the evaluation of Pitch2Peer, student questionnaires were administered to 169 students across 12 different courses between 2022 and 2025.
Across all items in the student evaluations, Pitch2Peer scores 3 or higher on a five-point scale. Pitch2Peer scores highest among students for:
Supporting the provision of peer feedback
According to many students, Pitch2Peer makes it possible to give peer feedback to one another in an easy and accessible way.
Motivating students to actively give peer feedback
Thanks to the use of Pitch2Peer, a large proportion of students feel motivated to actively give peer feedback to other students.
Creating a safe learning environment
Giving feedback online via Pitch2Peer can feel safer than giving feedback to one another in person or in a crowded lecture theatre.
Supporting interaction with fellow students (whilst giving feedback)
Peer review (via Pitch2Peer) can encourage students to engage in discussion with one another about how to approach the assignment and the feedback provided.
For the full results of the student evaluations, please see the document on the Dutch site.
