Packback

What is Packback?

Packback is an AI-powered learning platform designed to foster critical thinking and enhance student engagement. It offers a suite of tools that support inquiry-based discussions, provide real-time writing feedback, and ensure originality in student work. Trusted by over 600 higher education and K-12 institutions, Packback aims to revolutionize the educational landscape with responsible AI integration.

How does Packback work?

Packback leverages AI to provide personalized support to students and instructors. The platform offers several key features:

• Packback Discussions: This feature promotes inquiry-based learning by encouraging students to ask and answer questions, fostering curiosity and critical thinking. The AI coaching helps students develop better questions and responses, leading to more rigorous and meaningful discussions.
• Packback Writing: This platform provides ethical, real-time AI writing feedback, helping students become stronger and more confident writers. It supports originality and saves instructors time on grading through AI-assisted evaluation.
• Originality: This plagiarism prevention tool reduces false positives and empowers students to revise their work before submission, shifting the focus from punishment to learning. It integrates seamlessly into the writing workflow.

Why choose Packback?

Packback offers several benefits for both students and educators:

• For Students:
  • Improved writing skills and confidence
  • Enhanced engagement and motivation
  • Development of critical thinking skills
  • Support for academic integrity
• For Educators:
  • Time savings on grading
  • Tools for ethical AI integration
  • Support for instructional quality and teacher effectiveness
  • Promotion of student engagement and curiosity

Packback also integrates seamlessly with popular Learning Management Systems (LMS) and learning tools, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow.

Who is Packback for?

Packback is designed for:

• Higher Education Administrators: Seeking to improve student persistence and retention through engagement and learning mastery.
• K-12 Administrators: Aiming to boost student engagement, writing skills, and academic growth through real-time feedback.
• Faculty: Looking to spark student engagement, curiosity, and critical thinking through inquiry-based learning.

How to use Packback?

1. Request a Demo: Contact Packback to schedule a demonstration of the platform.
2. Integrate with LMS: Seamlessly integrate Packback with your existing Learning Management System.
3. Engage Students: Encourage students to participate in discussions and writing assignments using the Packback platform.
4. Utilize AI Feedback: Leverage the AI-powered feedback to improve student work and save time on grading.

Key Features and Benefits

• Inquiry-Based Discussions: Stimulate curiosity and critical thinking.
• Real-Time Writing Feedback: Help students become stronger writers.
• Originality Support: Promote academic integrity and reduce plagiarism.
• Time Savings: AI-assisted grading saves educators valuable time.

Testimonials

• Dr. Heather Olson, Director, Online Teaching and Learning Experience, Florida SouthWestern State College: Emphasizes the importance of students receiving feedback before faculty to revise and resubmit their work, making it a teaching and learning tool.
• Kate Smith, Ed.D, President, Rio Solado College: Highlights Packback's ability to improve student writing and learning outcomes, describing it as a platform that empowers students and supports progress.
• Dr. Jennifer Hillman, Psychology Professor, Penn State University: Appreciates Packback's ability to engage students in rigorous, meaningful discussions and the AI's support in ensuring high-quality submissions.

Score Higher with Packback

• 2X More Rigorous Discussion: Posts on Packback contain 2X more source citations compared to LMS, with 1.3X more replies per thread.
• +55% More Confident Writers: Over 55% of students reported feeling “confident” or “very confident” in their writing capabilities after using Packback Writing, compared to just 42% before.
• 30% Faster Grading Time: Educators using Packback Writing saved an average of 30% of time grading per essay submission.

Packback is not just another educational tool; it's a transformative platform that leverages AI to create a more engaging, effective, and ethical learning environment.