Webinar Highlights: How Professors Are Revitalizing Discussion-Based Learning with AI

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.

Panelists shared how they are breathing new life into discussion-based learning by marrying AI technology to small group discussions—enhancing student engagement and comprehension. View the full-length recording here.

Reviving Discourse for Social Impact

Breakout’s co-founder talks about the company’s mission to bring discussion back to the center of learning.

Solving Professor Pain Points

Professors appreciate how the Breakout method aligns with student preferences, uses AI in a productive way, and ensures content is current.

Making Classroom Discussions More Efficient and Effective

Professor Kleinbaum describes how his use of Breakout led to richer classroom debriefs with broader student participation.

Let’s Get Real

The discourse skills students gain on Breakout’s platform are critical for their real-world success.

Breaking Down the Assessment Approach

Breakout evaluates students through quizzes on pre-work and AI metrics tracking both their participation and comprehension in discussions.

A Flexible Assessment Tool

Professors can use the reporting to evaluate class understanding as a whole down to individual student metrics.