What is Packback?
Packback is an AI-powered discussion platform that promotes critical thinking and curiosity-driven learning. Unlike traditional discussion boards, Packback encourages students to ask open-ended questions and engage in thoughtful dialogue. It uses AI to provide real-time feedback on post quality and helps instructors manage discussions more effectively.
Why use Packback?
- Encourages deeper student engagement
- Improves writing and critical thinking skills
- Provides AI-driven feedback and moderation
- Seamlessly integrates with Brightspace for grading and access
How to integrate Packback into Brightspace:
Step 1: Set up your Packback Community
- 1. Visit Packback’s Instructor Portal.
- 2. Click “Request a Community” and fill out the form with your course details.
- 3. A Packback representative will help you set up your community and provide a Community Lookup Key.
Step 2: Add Packback to your Brightspace course
- 1. Log in to Brightspace and go to your course.
- 2. Navigate to Course Content or the Modules section.
- 3. Click “Add Existing Activities” > External Learning Tools.
- 4. Select Packback from the list (if not listed, contact your LMS admin to enable it).
- 5. Add the Packback link to your desired module or week.
Step 3: Configure the Link
- 1. Click the newly added Packback link.
- 2. You’ll be prompted to log in or create a Packback account.
- 3. Enter the Community Lookup Key provided by Packback.
- 4. Your course will now be linked to the Packback community.
Syncing Grades
- 1. Ensure your Packback community is set up with LTI 1.3.
- 2. Grade sync will occur weekly based on your assignment settings.
- 3. You can customize grading policies within Packback (e.g., points per question/response, deadlines).
Troubleshooting Tips:
- • Your course will now be linked to the Packback community.
- • Grades not syncing? Confirm LTI 1.3 is enabled and the assignment is linked properly.
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