Packback Discussions
A student-led, inquiry-driven dedicated discussion platform.
Spark curiosity and improve writing with AI-supported discussions that help students ask stronger questions and build community.
A Space for Active Learning & Practice
Packback Discussions facilitates peer learning and gives students a space to discuss and develop their ideas, take an active role in learning, and practice writing and critical thinking.
Instant Feedback & Moderation
Packback Discussions features AI Instant Feedback and Moderation to ensure that the discussion stays on track, helping educators spend less time managing the discussion and more time engaging with students.
Counterpoints & Supporting Points
Students using Packback Discussions can reply to peers’ responses with “Counterpoints” or “Supporting Points” to constructively debate their peers. The platform guides students with prompts to help them engage in effective and constructive debates.
Powerful, Accessible Post Editing Options
With Packback’s accessible mobile-friendly editor platform, students can upload images and GIFs, as well as embed videos and images, all with prompts to add Alt text. They can even insert code blocks, as well as specific formulae using LaTeX.
Edit & Republish Option for Moderated Posts
If a student’s discussion post is Moderated, that isn’t the end of the road for the post! Students receive a coaching email with feedback on what to improve in the post. They can then edit and republish for credit, supporting Mastery Learning.
Students and educators love Packback.
“I feel very much like I am leveraging my time with Packback. There are many things I do as an instructor that take a lot of time and have a little impact. But there are far fewer things I do that take a little time and have a large impact. Packback is certainly in the latter category.”
Grand Valley State University
“Meaningful discussion is a critical part of our work to ensure a high-quality online learning experience. [Packback’s Instant Feedback] provides students with the kind of immediate feedback that technology can offer at scale – and enables faculty to dive deeper into substantive, engaging discussions that cultivate both curiosity and confidence.”
SUNY Plattsburgh
“Students have a sense of community within Packback that they just don’t have elsewhere. It’s given them to the opportunity to get to know each other. It helped them increase their level of writing, but also helped them build community they just don’t have anywhere else right now.”
Powerful Tools for Educators and Students
The best way to experience how Packback empowers educators and students is to see it in action.
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