Improving Discussion in Online Courses

February 7, 2020 Author: Read time: 1 min

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Dr. Lori Van Wallendael switched from LMS discussion to Packback and saw a vast improvement in quality and student engagement

Dr. Lori Van Wallendael taught many classes online and wanted a tool that would encourage student discussions. She tried her school’s LMS discussion board but found students weren’t engaging or having thought-provoking conversations. Dr. Van Wallendael switched to Packback and instantly saw improvement in the participation and quality of discussion.

INSTITUTION

University of North Carolina Charlotte

DEPARTMENT

Psychological Sciences

COURSE

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

SIZE

129 Students

“I teach several courses online, and I’ve found it difficult to engage students in discussion in that setting with traditional learning management systems like Canvas discussion boards. And with Packback, my students get very involved with discussion. They are highly engaged with the material, and they really seem excited about talking about the topics that we’re discussing in class.”