Packback Questions is built around student-driven inquiry to foster engaging class discussions. Adopting this student-centered approach represents a shift away from traditional pedagogy in online discussions, requiring both instructors and students to adjust their mindsets and practices. By understanding how student-driven questioning engages students in discussion, both instructors and students are more likely to find success with Packback.

Student-driven inquiry is an approach to learning where students take an active role in asking questions, sparking discussion, and directing the search for knowledge. Rather than relying solely on teacher-provided information, students learn through peer interactions, open-ended questioning, and following their own curiosity. Instructors guide the inquiry process, but let students take the lead. Knowledge is collectively built through diverse perspectives shared in an interactive, student-centered environment. Student agency and constructivism are key, as students shape their own process of discovery and meaning-making through inquiry, discussion, and sharing ideas.  The goal is to encourage curiosity and engage students in active learning driven by their own inquisitiveness.

• Packback Questions coaches students on how to ask great questions to facilitate academic discussion. Through an initial tutorial, ongoing feedback, and coaching resources, Packback helps students continuously improve the quality of their discussion posts over time.
• Packback Questions provides a feedback loop through AI reviews, instructor praise/coaching, and peer engagement. This scalable feedback helps ensure quality discussions for all class sizes. By making feedback scalable, Packback helps instructors feel more connected to their classes while guiding students to meet academic standards.
• Packback Questions sparks curiosity and engagement through gamification elements like the Curiosity Score that encourages quality contributions. By fueling students' curiosity and showcasing great posts, Packback keeps students inspired to further research, make connections, and drive the academic discussion forward.

If you have any questions about facilitating student-driven inquiry or implementing these pedagogical approaches in your course, the ALT Team is happy to help. Please feel free to reach out.