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Packback Questions
Packback Questions is a web-based discussion platform where students ask, answer, and improve questions with AI feedback.
Packback Questions supports inquiry-based class discussions. Students post questions and responses, receive writing feedback while they type, and can reply with supporting points or counterpoints.
Instructors use AI-assisted moderation, Curiosity Scores, participation tools, and discussion reports. The product is sold per course community or through school and district contracts; current public pricing was not available on an official pricing page during this search.
Features
- AI feedback on student questions and responses while they write
- AI-assisted moderation for on-topic academic discussions
- Curiosity Score evaluating curiosity, credibility, communication, and convention
- Supporting Points and Counterpoints for structured peer debate
- Edit and republish workflow for moderated posts
- Mobile-friendly editor with images, GIFs, video, code, and LaTeX
- Instructor tools for engagement, guidance, and discussion management
Use cases
- Run inquiry-based discussions in higher-education courses
- Coach students to write stronger questions and responses
- Guide constructive peer debate with supporting points and counterpoints
- Reduce instructor time spent moderating online discussions
- Track participation and discussion quality across a course