The Value of Online Discussion in a Graduate Course
Nejla Routsong found that by giving her graduate students a place to safely ask questions and explore their ideas, they were more willing to be vocal in the classroom.
“I would say [Packback] is kind of necessary in really fostering a level of engagement that is deeper than something that the student kind of thinks up off the top of their head.”
INSTITUTION
Indiana University Bloomington
DEPARTMENT
Management
COURSE
Venture Growth Management
SIZE
10-20 Students
“What I like about Packback is it’s a virtuous cycle. [Students] have time to organize their thoughts, then I, the professor, say ‘Oh I really like what you said. It was really smart how you said this.’ Now I’ve built up their self-esteem and then they can jump in.”
Community Stats
QUESTIONS
341
AVG CURIOSITY SCORE
80
RESPONSES
1,598
POSTS WITH A SOURCE
75%
