The Packback Blog

Recent Articles

Packback’s COVID-19 Continuity Support Program

To provide an option to help ensure instructional continuity and keep students connected and engaged during this challenging time, Packback is providing zero cost licenses through the end of the Spring semester or academic quarter for any higher education courses moving online mid-term due to COVID-19 prevention.

Read more “Packback’s COVID-19 Continuity Support Program”

Webinar: Techniques for Improving Online Discussion and Student Engagement

As an instructor, you’ve probably experienced disengaged online discussion boards. You want students sharing insights into class assignments and engaging in productive dialogues about how to apply class concepts to their lives. Instead, students ask closed-ended questions and respond to each others’ posts with one-word answers. 

Read more “Webinar: Techniques for Improving Online Discussion and Student Engagement”

Webinar: Promoting Student Engagement with Packback

At Packback, we’re dedicated to promoting student engagement no matter the subject, class size or student environment! Learn from one of Packback’s Senior Experience Managers on how instructors are using Packback to inspire student curiosity.  

Read more “Webinar: Promoting Student Engagement with Packback”

Summer 2019 Product Update: Investing in data transparency, control and access for our users

How the Packback product team is working to bring the spirit of the leading edge of data privacy regulations and protections into our platform to ensure students have control over their data and transparency into how their data is collected and used.

Read more “Summer 2019 Product Update: Investing in data transparency, control and access for our users”

Press Release: Packback Partners with the California State University Affordable Learning Solutions

Packback is pleased to announce its partnership with the California State University (CSU) Affordable Learning Solutions (AL$) initiative in an effort to improve student learning outcomes and reduce the overall cost of education for CSU students.

Read more “Press Release: Packback Partners with the California State University Affordable Learning Solutions”

About Moderation: Plagiarism and Mostly Quoted Material

Posts that violate Packback’s Community Guidelines are flagged by our moderation algorithm and submitted for manual review by community moderators. One of the reasons a post may be moderated is if it is plagiarized or contains mostly quoted materials.

Read more “About Moderation: Plagiarism and Mostly Quoted Material”

Webinar: Peer Learning- Why It’s Worth It & How to Easily Implement It

There is strong evidence that peer learning is an effective way to motivate deeper learning in the classroom. In this webinar, Alex Gainer of the University of Alberta shares three strategies instructors can use to transition their class from the traditional chalk-and-talk lecture to an environment that encourages effective peer learning.

Read more “Webinar: Peer Learning- Why It’s Worth It & How to Easily Implement It”

Request a Demo of the Packback Questions Platform

Curious to learn more? One of our friendly strategy consultants will be excited to meet you and discuss your course learning objectives. We will provide a free consultation to see if Packback would be a good fit for your class!

Request a Packback Demo