We’re two years past the arrival of ChatGPT—and the conversation in education still hasn’t caught up. Most headlines have education still playing defense: banning tools, scrambling for detection solutions, or rolling out guidelines without clarity or cohesion.
Read more “Instructional AI Is More Than a Buzzword—It’s a Framework for Better Learning”This blog was written by Packback CEO, Kelsey Behringer, in conjunction with our partners at Instructure. You can read the full blog on their website via the link below.
We believe the key to academic integrity lies in creating a motivating, feedback-rich learning environment that is easy to navigate—one that strengthens writing, critical thinking, and engagement while addressing the root causes of dishonesty and dissatisfaction. Detection has its place as a tool, but true academic integrity is built through prevention during the process, not punishment after submission.
Read more “From Detection to Prevention: Rethinking Academic Integrity with Packback’s Instructional AI”Packback is proud to partner with educators who are transforming the way students learn, think, and engage with the ultimate goal of helping them find their unique voice and become intrinsically motivated. Today, we’re thrilled to celebrate the achievement of an incredible educator, user, and champion, Dr. Brynn Welch, who recently received the The David W. Concepción Prize for Excellence in Philosophy Teaching and is making waves in the classroom with her innovative teaching practices and thought leadership.
Read more “Celebrating Dr. Brynn Welch: Award-Winning Educator and Thought Leader”Let’s face it, teaching is hard. Reaching your students is hard. And getting your students to fully embrace a new learning technology can be even harder. Heck, even getting student buy-in on anything can feel like pushing a boulder up a hill (shout-out Sisyphus).
Read more “How to Build Student Buy-In for Learning Technology”In 2023, Toni Livingston began teaching Cambridge AS English General Paper, an advanced critical thinking and writing intensive course at Tampa Bay Technical High School. With this being the first time the course was offered, there were no pre-existing materials or guides to rely on. Toni was quickly thrown into the fire and had to create a complete curriculum from scratch for the very first time. This daunting task left her searching for a way to maker her classroom dynamic and engaging while also providing students with rigorous writing instruction.
During a summer training, Toni was introduced to Packback, which had recently partnered with Hillsborough County Public Schools to provide students and teachers with more rigorous writing support. While she was initially overwhelmed by the idea of building her course from the ground up, Toni decided to give Packback a try. Little did she know, it would become the cornerstone of her course and transform her teaching experience.
Read more “Toni Livingston’s Journey with Packback: Elevating Student Engagement and Performance in Advanced Coursework”Breaking news! The first-ever international AI treaty has been signed! Wait, what?
In case you missed it, major players on the world stage, namely: EU, UK, and the US, have signed the Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence. Drafted by the Committee on Artificial Intelligence (CAI) and negotiated by 57 countries alongside 70 representatives from civil society, this treaty is a landmark step in setting global standards for AI. It is the first-ever internationally legally binding treaty aimed at ensuring that the use of AI systems is fully consistent with human rights, democracy, and rule of law.
Read more “The Impact of the International AI Treaty on Education: 10 Ways It Could Shape Educators, Institutions, and Curriculum Leaders”In the “post COVID” educational landscape we are currently in, educators are facing an uphill
battle and finding it increasingly harder to resonate with students. Educators are being asked to manage larger class sizes, with less resources, while still ensuring that each student receives the individual attention they need to succeed. The challenge of tracking student progress, providing personalized feedback, and fostering an engaging learning environment can be overwhelming and feel almost impossible, especially as class sizes grow and student needs diversify. This epidemic has led to many teachers leaving the profession and even more feeling burnt out and tired of the burden placed upon them.
In the dynamic landscape of higher education, the ability to effectively evaluate and improve
student writing remains a pivotal challenge. Writing is not only a fundamental skill for academic success but also a critical tool for professional development and personal expression. At the same time, educators often find themselves overwhelmed by the time and effort required to provide detailed, actionable feedback on student writing, which is essential for fostering growth and improvement.
Located in north central Florida, Marion County is a booming area within a fast-growing state. The county’s population has grown by nearly 60% in the past two decades. This dramatic growth is being reflected in the school system, which recently enrolled over 45,000
students for the first time in district history. This massive boom in enrollment has put a tremendous strain on the Marion County Schools and teachers throughout the district.
Lezlee Brinkman, a social studies teacher at Eisenhower High School in Houston, knows as well as any other educator that for many students, advanced history courses are a major step up in difficulty for students across a number of metrics. The complex and in-depth comprehension of the coursework is new to most students, and the reading and writing skills required to succeed in the course often requires a steep learning curve. Check out the below case study to see how Packback helped Lezlee’s students become better at writing across the curriculum.
Read more “Case Study: Helping Students Become Better at Writing Across the Curriculum with Packback”Curious to learn more? One of our friendly strategy consultants will be excited to meet you and discuss your course learning objectives. We will provide a free consultation to see if Packback would be a good fit for your class!
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