About this tool
Piazza is an online question-and-answer platform that blends the functionality of a discussion forum with that of a wiki. Piazza helps students ask and answer their own questions, under the guidance of their instructor or TAs.
Features and functionality
- Students can post questions and collaboratively edit responses
- Instructors can reply to questions and/or endorse student answers
- Anonymous posting functionality available
- STEM features include a LaTeX editor, highlighted syntax, code blocking
- Engagement tracking
Tool guide
| Cost | No cost |
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| Recommended class size | Unlimited |
| LEARN integrations | Students can access Piazza through a link in LEARN |
| Known limitations | N/A |
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Get started
- What is Piazza? (YouTube)
- Piazza quick start guide (PDF)
- Piazza demonstration (YouTube)
Additional resources
Piazza support resources
- Piazza support resources for Instructors
- Piazza best practices
- How to format posts
- Piazza and iOS and Android phone apps
Waterloo support resources
- Paul Kates' personal Piazza resource page (Math CTE Liaison)
- Piazza teaching tips (CTE website)
Need help?
Contact Piazza
Training
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