Yellowdig
Foster collaborative, active, and experiential learning.
Overview
Yellowdig is an online discussion and community-building platform designed to increase student engagement. It replaces traditional, rigid discussion forums with a more organic, social media-style feed where students can share articles, videos, and ideas related to the course. A key feature is its automated points system, which incentivizes students to participate regularly by commenting, reacting, and posting relevant content, fostering a more active and connected learning community.
✨ Key Features
- Social media-style feed for discussions
- Automated point system to incentivize participation
- Gamification elements (leaderboards, accolades)
- Instructor tools for monitoring and guidance
- Seamless LMS integration
- Direct messaging and group functionality
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Focus on community building over formal assessment
- Gamified point system that encourages consistent, organic interaction
- Social media-like interface that is familiar to students
Unique Value: Transforms passive online classes into active learning communities by intrinsically motivating students to connect and collaborate.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Creating a vibrant backchannel for a course where students share relevant news articles and resources
- Automating participation grades based on consistent, quality engagement throughout the semester
- Building a sense of community in fully online or hybrid programs
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Structured, prompt-and-response assignments (Packback is better)
- High-stakes, rubric-based assessment
- Formal writing practice
🏆 Alternatives
More focused on community and gamification than Packback, which is geared towards academic writing. Far more engaging and automated than basic LMS discussion boards.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Institutional License tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
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