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Packback is an AI-supported writing platform for developing critical thinking, curiosity, and writing skills.
Packback’s purpose is to help every student develop their unique voice,
and the writing skills to express it
Getting Started on Packback
What we will do
Confession Time
Discussion boards are bad 95% of the time.
Generally how discussion boards go
Generally how discussion boards go
So why…and HOW is Packback Different?
It’s different because it features instructional AI to help YOU on every assignment while you are writing.
Let’s learn a little more about why we will use Packback this year.
(Optional - But VERY helpful!) Our specific Packback course objectives
In this class we’re using Packback to:
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What type of questions are required on Packback?
A: Yes/No questions
B: Open Ended questions
C: Multiple choice questions
What is an example of an open-ended question?
A: What is biology
B: Where do we see examples of metaphors in chapter 2?
C: How do AP classes impact a students education?
Packback Questions
How to write a question and post a response in Packback
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How will you know if your post fulfills the requirements for full credit?
A: You will receive an instant score after posting
B: You will receive a message from me once I look over your answer and approve your post
C: You will receive an email from a classmate with their thoughts on how you can improve your reply
Packback Discussion requirements
Deadlines vary by assignment!
Each topic may have different deadlines.
What to Post�per assignment
Other Expectations
Packback Deep Dives
Completing a writing assignment on Packback
Deep Dives Requirements
We will have [3] writing assignments in Deep Dives for this course. Please see the course syllabus for information and dates. Follow the prompt and rubric for each assignment.
You will get an email when
a new Deep Dive has been assigned to you.
To work on your Deep Dive assignment, click on Assignments on the left menu bar in Packback.
How to use Deep Dives:
As you research, you will be supported by the “Digital Research Assistant”, an AI assistant that suggests sources, provides feedback on the credibility of sources, and generates citations instantly.
And as you write, you will be supported by the built in “Digital Writing Tutor”, that provides feedback tailored to the instructor’s specific rubric.
Submissions on Packback are reviewed by AI
Packback’s Originality Report:
Packback’s AI “flags” submissions that violate the originality report guidelines.
Offending posts are moderated and Packback informs your professor directly upon submission.
Packback’s AI flags for:
(copied from sources)
(ChatGPT, etc)
(matches other Packback submissions)
Packback’s AI &
how to check your grade
Posts on Packback are reviewed by Instructional AI
Packback’s AI
Packback’s AI “flags” posts that may be violating community guidelines.
Posts are then reviewed by Packback moderators.
Offending posts are moderated and no longer count for credit until they are re-published.
Packback’s AI flags for:
What happens if your post is moderated?
Post is “Flagged”
If your post is “Flagged”, you have not yet lost points!
At this time, your post is still published and still counts for credit.
Post is “Moderated”
If your post is moderated, it is unpublished and no longer counts for credit.
If your post is “Moderated”, you will see an icon in Packback notifying you.
Post is “Republished”
Click on the icon, and you can “edit & re-publish” the post.
Doing so will earn back your points for the post without penalty, so long as you edit before grades are entered.
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