Improving Discussion in Online Courses
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.”
Community Stats
QUESTIONS
1768
AVG CURIOSITY SCORE
53.7
RESPONSES
3527
AVG WORDS PER POST
103
