Engaging Student Discussions in Large Courses

June 19, 2019 Author: Read time: 1 min
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Faculty Spotlight: Heather Kearns Creates Engaging Student Discussions

Heather Kearns shares how Packback has helped her to create engaging student discussions where all 263 of her students are able to participate.

“I found [Packback] really effective in getting everyone involved in the conversation.”

INSTITUTION

University of Buffalo

DEPARTMENT

Exercise and Nutrition

COURSE

Introduction to Exercise Science

SIZE

263 Students

“I overwhelmingly get really good feedback from students [on Packback]. I think most of them see value in it and I also make sure to kind of bring up Packback on a weekly basis in class… and highlight certain things that students are talking about in Packback.“

Community Stats

QUESTIONS

2,973

AVG CURIOSITY SCORE

73

RESPONSES

5,977

POSTS WITH A SOURCE

74%

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