Case StudyNorthern Virginia Community CollegeStudent Engagement in Political Science at the Northern Virginia Community CollegeFrustrated by flat discussions and disengaged students, Professor Daniel Kirsch found a way to spark real dialogue and deeper thinking in his American Government classes. About the speaker Daniel Kirsch Government Professor, Northern Virginia Community College “I couldn't believe how intuitive it [Packback] was… I immediately wanted to use it not just for upcoming courses, but for the ones I was already teaching.” Daniel’s Key Observations The quality of student dialogue “skyrocketed,” leading to more thoughtful, concept-driven conversations, something Professor Kirsch had struggled to achieve in both online and in-person formats. Packback gave Professor Kirsch new visibility into how students learn, helping him identify not just gaps in content understanding but how students think and write. Academic integrity became conversational, not punitive.Packback’s originality feedback gave Professor Kirsch a way to engage students in meaningful discussions about effort and authorship. Students took ownership of discussions, often surprising Professor Kirsch with the depth of their curiosity and their ability to drive the learning experience forward. SCHEDULE A DEMOWant to achieve similar results? Contact us today. "*" indicates required fields First Name*Last Name*Email* Your Role*Select OneFaculty (Higher Education)Administrator (Higher Education)Instructor (K-12)Administrator (K-12)OtherInstitution*CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
