Two educators describe their use of AI to assess how well students understand course concepts during group work, both as teams and as individuals.
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New resource will help professors elevate their organization and management courses
Let’s be honest - when I first heard "SOC 2 compliance," my brain immediately thought,That sounds intense. And guess what? It was. But it was also one of the most rewarding challenges I’ve tackled. Achieving SOC 2 Type 2 wasn’t just about earning a...
New resource will help professors elevate their organization and management courses
When it comes to education, one method consistently stands out for its ability to engage students and deepen understanding: small-group discussions. Backed by extensive research, this interactive and participatory approach has proven to transform...
Paulo Gomes, Assistant Professor at Florida International University used Breakout Learning’s Original cases and custom Dialogs to enhance his classroom discussions. Using Breakout's award-winning discussion platform, Gomes researched how introverts and...
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Small-group discussions might just be the most powerful, yet overlooked, way to learn. Think about it: how much do we really remember from passive lectures? (Spoiler alert: not much.) The lessons that stay with us, the ideas that shape our thinking,...
Imagine a classroom where group discussions don’t spiral into chaos, grading doesn’t steal your evenings, and students walk away with genuine insights—not just another letter grade. That’s what we’re building at Breakout.
Jon Garfinkel, Professor of Finance at University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business, is making small-group discussions happen at scale. With the power of Breakout’s AI platform, he can get detailed insights into every student’s progress, which is a...
A recap of the December 4 Product Release Event led by Co-founders Ramit Varma and Steven Walters, and featuring professors Laura D’Antonio (George Washington University) and Ingrid Greene (Loyola Marymount University).
Breakout Learning has successfully completed their SOC 2 Type 2 Audit.
Breakout Learning team members will attend several conferences in 2025 to share the innovations in our award-winning discussion platform.
Laura D’Antonio, Teaching Assistant Professor of International Business at George Washington University, has taken her courses to the next level with Breakout’s award-winning discussion platform. By creating custom Breakout Dialogs around her course...
Breakout Learning hosted a community coffee chat around the role of Grading and AI, and sharing the results of our grading survey.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Management, Ingrid Greene of Loyola Marymount University has added Breakout’s award-winning discussion platform to her business courses. Greene found that students came to class more prepared and confident after using...
New resource will help professors elevate their organization and management courses
A recap of the October 1 webinar between Steve Walters, Breakout's Chief Content Officer, and Noah Askin, Ph.D. of UCI Merage School of Business.
Use AI to evaluate student contributions to small group discussions--and deliver more efficient, tailored, and dynamic classroom experiences.
Updated student session results, start dates for assignments, and improved interaction with exhibits to enhance the student and instructor experience.
Varma brings decades of education innovation to ACT’s board and will help execute the company goal of improving higher education access
Lecturer and Director of Entrepreneurship Degree Programs, Charlotte Tritch of Kansas University School of Business is introducing new technology to her classroom with Breakout Learning. In addition to using a Breakout Original case study, Tritch also...
New resource will help professors elevate their strategy courses
Join our online community of educators that are passionate about transforming their classrooms with Breakout Learning.
Meaningful discourse can be re-integrated into our classrooms at scale with the use of artificial intelligence.
Last month, thousands of attendees at the 84th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management were introduced to Breakout Learning’s AI-powered platform for small-group discussions. Whether attending Professor Olav Sorenson’s standing-room-only workshop,...
Varma will present on AI-driven teaching at the meeting, themed “Future Work Design: Research and Practice.”
New resource will help professors elevate their entrepreneurship courses.
We asked UCI Merage Professor Noah Askin why he’s chosen to be involved with Breakout Learning, where he’s a member of the Academic Advisory Board and author of multiple case study experiences. With a deep love for teaching, he’s all about leveraging the...
Assistant Professor of Marketing and Quantitative Methods, Peter Simonson of the University of South Alabama is finding ways to make AI an ally in his classroom with Breakout Learning. In this spotlight interview, Simonson emphasizes the importance of...
At the 48th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management in Chicago, we caught up with Breakout Learning’s Academic Advisory Board Chair, Olav Sorenson. The renowned UCLA Anderson professor of entrepreneurship and strategy explains why Breakout’s platform...
Breakout Learning has announced the addition of Corinne Bendersky, Ph.D., to its Academic Advisory Board as the Human Resources Management Practice Leader. Bendersky, a Professor of Management and Organizations at UCLA Anderson School of Management, will...
Associate Professor of Business, Arthur Frazier of Heidelberg University is leveraging Breakout Learning to revolutionize his classroom experience. By integrating AI-evaluated small-group discussions, Breakout Learning enhances student engagement and...
Watch as Francesca and her professor experience Breakout Learning's AI-powered learning format for the first time.
Innovative ed tech company Breakout Learning will have a strong presence at the 84th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (AOM 2024) in Chicago next month. The Annual Meeting is the world's premier event for scholarly engagement and the largest...
Breakout Learning is highlighted as a leading example of AI enhancing classroom discussions and student comprehension.
Automatic randomized grouping, assignment summary emails and student performance tracking facilitate implementation and interpretation.
Breakout Learning has announced the addition of three highly respected professors to its Academic Advisory Board, which provides the academic rigor behind the company’s interactive business case studies and exercises. Joining the board are Noah Askin,...
Introducing Breakout’s first Professor Spotlight! This monthly series will highlight professors using our platform to share their first-hand experience.
Students enrolled in Prof. Daniel Nathanson's business class at UCLA do not take tests or pore over books. They are not immersed in the usual 40-page case studies that often dictate the curriculum.
Breakout Learning has appointed two award-winning professors, Dr. Daylian Cain of Yale School of Management and Dr. Gus Cooney of the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, to co-lead the company's negotiation practice on its Academic Advisory Board.
Introducing Joshua Oster-Morris, the tech-savvy CTO of Breakout Learning, with a lifelong dedication to learning and teaching. From coding at six to innovating with AI, he's now using his vast experience to impact education's future.
A recap of the April 25 conversation between Breakout Learning Chief Content Officer Steven Walters and professors Kelly Goldsmith, Ph.D, and Adam Kleinbaum, Ph.D.
Leading AI edtech wins big at prestigious awards honoring the “best of the best”
Meet Steven Walters, Breakout Learning's Chief Content Officer, a master storyteller turned educator. With a rich background in theater and podcasting, he's now focusing on revolutionizing education by marrying compelling narratives with learning.
AI pioneer honored four times over for its contributions to transforming education through technology.
A quick primer on Breakout Learning CEO Ramit Varma, who is on a mission to transform education with AI. Hear about his journey from tutoring roots to tech leadership.