Packback is a collection of AI-assisted tools that provide real-time writing coaching and feedback for students writing discussion posts or assignments. Packback also faculty - and students! - with plagiarism and AI detection scores. Packback also provides faculty with grading assistance.
Packback integrates with Canvas and SJR State has a dedicated Curriculum Consultant to help you integrate Packback tools into your courses.
There are several Packback tools available to SJR State's faculty:
Packback Discussions and Polls - This discussion platform has the students write the questions/prompts instead of the instructor. Students receive instant feedback to write fully developed questions and replies and there are time-savers for instructors when it comes to grading.
Packback Deep Dives and Originality:
Students write papers in Packback Deep Dives and receive real-time feedback and suggestions for improved writing as opposed to having content generated for them like other AI-assisted writing tools or generative AI platforms. Additionally, Packback checks for plagiarism, gauges the originality of content (based on your rubric), and indicates quality of sources. There is also a grading component to Deep Dives which can save you loads of time if you choose to use it.
With Originality, students upload their papers and receive scores for plagiarism and AI. Students do not write their papers within Packback like they do with Deep Dives and it does not have the grading-assist components of Deep Dives. This option functions more like Turnitin.
To arrange for a live demo with updated features, including Originality, contact Dr. Christina Will, AVP for Learning Culture & Innovation via email or extension 4152. An older demo is posted on the Resources page of this guide and a shorter overview is provided below.