The 2022 Annual Report from the Broad College of Business at Michigan State University.
Next Generation AI Courseware for Higher Education
College students are struggling…
● They aren’t engaged by traditional instructional materials like textbooks ● They use AI to cheat and outsource reading, writing and critical thinking ● In one study 1 ○ Students with ChatGPT solved 48% more practice problems correctly ○ But they scored 17% worse on the test.
1. Bastani, Hamsa and Bastani, Osbert and Sungu, Alp and Ge, Haosen and Kabakcı, Özge and Mariman, Rei, Generative AI Can Harm Learning (July 15, 2024). https://ssrn.com/abstract=4895486
The Solution is Clear: Small group discussions are the most effective form of learning…
Consensus Among Leading Academics
“Examination performance is higher and failure rates lower when students are exposed to active learning pedagogies including small group discussions ”
Harvard Graduate School of Education(Freeman, 2014)
“Learning science research has shown that small-group learning… improves academic achievement, relationships with classmates and faculty, and promotes psychological well-being.
The Journal on Excellence in College Teaching (Johnson et. al., 2014).
Breakout Learning Delivers AI-Powered Student Discussions at Scale
Product Overview
Breakout Learning’s platform uses AI to moderate and evaluate small group discussions at scale. Our platform empowers professors to boost student engagement, foster meaningful dialogue, and save time on grading, allowing them to focus on what truly matters: inspiring students to learn.
We Drive Student Engagement with Active Learning
We Deliver Accountability with Authentic Discussion-Based Assessments
We Teach Students the Skills that Matter like Critical Thinking, Collaboration and Communication
The Breakout Experience Why Breakout Learning?
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Breakout Instructional Design What makes a great discussion?
Breakout has researched and tested the key components of effective group discussions and has developed the optimal format.
Controversy Students are faced with a set of facts where reasonable people could disagree. 1
Collaboration Students work together on an activity designed to deepen their understanding of the facts. 2
Commitment Students individually make a psychological commitment to a point of view. 3
The Core of Breakout Learning: Discussion Modules
Students Receive Detailed Feedback
Professors Receive Emailed Insights
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Professors can dive deeper into the data in the Instructor Portal…
Professor Results, Discussion Themes In addition, the platform can extract broader insights which make for engaging in-class discussions. Professors can select from 15+ options, which can be inputted directly into their lecture slides.
Discussion Themes List 1. What they Nailed 2. The Spiciest Debate 3. Surprising Turn 4. Blind Spot Alert 5. Classroom Gold Mine 6. By the Numbers 7. What This Class Cares About
8. The Show Stopper 9. Discussion Starter 10. Most Heated Debate
11. Perfect Class Discussion Starter 12. Course Concept Connections 13. Knowledge Gaps 14. Key Discussion Themes 15. Recommended In-Class Activity 16. Recommended Class Activities
What’s in a Breakout module? YOU get to decide.
Breakout modules are designed by you - and built by us - to map to your course specific learning objectives.
Pre-Work
Student Discussion (group or solo)
Evaluations
Students review terms and concepts which are foundational to their learning experience. YouTube Videos, Podcasts, Articles, Essays, Adapted Open Educational Resources, AI-Generated Content, Foundational Terms
Breakout presents introductory concepts and scenarios in which concepts are applied. Students review the videos and ask questions and discuss. Multimedia Content, Dynamic Questions, Discussion Activities, Polls, Exhibits
The AI insights report how students applied the concepts during the discussions, making it like you have a TA in every discussion Quizzes, Oral Exams, AI-Insights for Professors and Students
The Solo Experience: Students can complete modules on their own, with the help of an interactive learning companion
Professor Comments
"The students devoured it. It really gave them engagement and a sense of really doing something that mattered to them"
Drew Hession-Kunz Boston College Carroll School of Management
“I noticed some students participating in our debrief that had never participated before -- it was great!”
Robert Seamans NYU Stern School of Business
“The AI not only helps with quick and easy grading, it also enables me to customize my lectures to make more of an impact.”
Daniel A. Nathanson Continuing Lecturer and Faculty Advisor UCLA Anderson School of Management
Breakout Learning’s Academic Advisory Board
Olav Sorenson, Ph.D. Board Chair and Entrepreneurship Practice Leader, UCLA Anderson School of Management
Myles Shaver, Ph.D. Strategy Practice Leader, University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management
Corinne Bendersky, Ph.D. Human Resources Management Practice Leader, UCLA Anderson School of Management
Daylian Cain, Ph.D. Negotiation Practice Leader, Yale School of Management
Gus Cooney, Ph.D. Negotiation Practice Leader, Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania
Kelly Goldsmith, Ph.D. Marketing Practice Leader, Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt
Lindred Greer, Ph.D. Organizational Behavior Practice Leader, University of Michigan's Ross School of Business
Adam Kleinbaum, DBA Organizational Behavior Practice Leader, Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth
Noah Askin, Ph.D. Organizational Behavior Practice Leader, UC-Irvine Paul Merage School of Business
Breakout is used by 300+ professors at 200+ global institutions
(including at 17 of the top 20 business schools in the US)
Want to learn more?
Visit www.breakoutlearning.com or Book a Meeting
Miranda Parham Senior Account Manager miranda@breakoutlearning.com 323-312-7757
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