Back to resources Article Contents Organic Class Discussions with Packback February 7, 2020 Author: Read time: 1 min Share This Article Copy Link Share on Linkedin Share on X Share via Email Scott Cason shares his excitement in using Packback to encourage organic class discussions In just three weeks, Scott Cason noticed a difference in how students interacted with Packback discussions compared to discussion boards he’s used in the past. Students weren’t posting on Packback to hit a class requirement but were organically conversing about class topics that interested them. INSTITUTION Florida State College at Jacksonville DEPARTMENT Religion COURSE World Religions SIZE 26 Students “I’ve really enjoyed the experience of using Packback [for] the first three weeks. I’m really seeing what I believe to be organic conversations in my class. I believe the students are reacting very positively to the kind of almost gamifying of the discussion board… They’re looking to interact with each other even more so than I’ve seen in other classes… I’ve been satisfied with the level of discourse. I would love to continue this into the future.” Community Stats QUESTIONS 104 AVG CURIOSITY SCORE 64 RESPONSES 495 AVG WORDS PER POST 267 More Faculty Spotlights
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