Back to resources Article Contents Engaging Student Discussions in Large Courses June 19, 2019 Author: Read time: 1 min Share This Article Copy Link Share on Linkedin Share on X Share via Email 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% More Faculty Spotlights
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