More students will be coached by computers over the coming semesters thanks to a growing University of North Texas partnership.
Students in select online classes will have software suggest ways to improve their comments and questions when professors have them post in the online forum.
The program is called Packback, a company started by two college students who were looking to make textbooks more affordable. They’ve pivoted since their appearance on the television show Shark Tank to attempt an improvement in student engagement and critical thinking in online classes.