Enhance Your Piazza Experience with PiazzaPlus
PiazzaPlus is a free Chrome extension that significantly improves the search functionality within Piazza discussions. Unlike the standard search feature that relies solely on keywords, PiazzaPlus incorporates a hybrid semantic and keyword search approach. This advanced method allows users to find relevant posts even when the phrasing differs, reducing the likelihood of encountering duplicate questions. Additionally, it offers image-aware search capabilities, automatically captioning uploaded images to ensure comprehensive search results.
The extension features an efficient ranking system that prioritizes the most pertinent discussions, leading to a notable increase in retrieval quality—over 120% higher precision compared to native Piazza search. With its intuitive interface and seamless integration into the browser, PiazzaPlus is designed to help students and instructors navigate course discussions more effectively, making the learning experience smoother and more productive.
