Breakout Learning

Description

Breakout Learning offers an innovative AI-powered educational platform designed to enhance student engagement and streamline assessment for modern educators. The core of the platform lies in its AI-evaluated oral assessments, which aim to replace traditional, often static, discussion boards and time-consuming grading processes. By facilitating lively discussions, whether in group settings or solo oral exams, Breakout Learning ensures every student has an opportunity to participate and demonstrate their understanding.

The platform empowers instructors to build discussions around their existing course content, easily inputting custom prompts. Students then engage in these discussions, either collaboratively with peers or individually. A key feature is the AI evaluation, which provides immediate feedback to students and generates robust metrics for instructors, offering insights into individual and group performance. This approach aims to foster critical thinking and transform passive learning into active participation.

Breakout Learning is trusted by over 225 institutions and is recognized for its ability to help educators run engaging discussions that are genuinely assessable. It offers various ways to integrate into curricula, including as a discussion board replacement, for scalable oral exams, or for creating custom content. The platform also features an interactive AI companion, Sophia, who guides students through Socratic dialogue and role-play scenarios, pushing them to think more deeply.

Student testimonials highlight the platform's ease of use, its ability to simulate realistic workplace environments, and its effectiveness in inciting critical conversations. Instructors praise Breakout Learning for providing structure and psychological safety that encourages student participation, and for creating assignments that require in-the-moment thinking rather than regurgitation. The AI handles repetitive tasks, freeing up educators to focus on guiding critical thinking and problem-solving.

The platform is designed to be adaptable, working for both synchronous and asynchronous courses, and can be used for solo or group work. Assessments are a blend of AI analysis and professor-defined criteria, with AI evaluating discussions using Bloom's Taxonomy and instructors setting grading parameters. Breakout Learning integrates with Canvas via secure APIs, offering gradebook sync and comprehensive assignment management. The platform adheres to rigorous security and accessibility standards, including GDPR, FERPA, SOC 2, and WCAG.

Breakout Learning's Core Features

• AI-evaluated oral assessments

• Scalable discussion facilitation

• Solo oral exam capability

• Group discussion engagement

• Customizable content and prompts

• Immediate student feedback

• Robust instructor metrics

• AI companion for deeper thinking

• Socratic dialogue and role-play scenarios

• Integration with Canvas LMS

• Adherence to privacy and accessibility standards (GDPR, FERPA, SOC 2, WCAG)

How to use Breakout Learning?

1. 1

   Configure: Input course content and custom prompts into the platform.

2. 2

   Assign: Create discussion assignments for students, either group or solo.

3. 3

   Engage: Students participate in AI-evaluated oral discussions.

4. 4

   Assess: AI provides immediate feedback and metrics to instructors.

5. 5

   Analyze: Review student performance data to gauge understanding and engagement.

6. 6

   Optimize: Refine prompts and rubrics based on AI evaluation and student outcomes.

Breakout Learning's Use Cases

• Discussion Board Replacement
• Oral Assessment
• Custom Content Creation
• Case Study Analysis
• AI Tutor Sessions
• Role-Play Scenarios
• Authentic Assignments

FAQ from Breakout Learning

• Does Breakout Learning work for asynchronous courses?

  Yes, while designed for synchronous experiences, Breakout Learning allows students to complete modules individually in asynchronous settings.

• Is Breakout Learning designed for solo or group work?

  The platform is designed for group work but can also be used by individuals for solo experiences.

• How are assessments designed in Breakout Learning?

  Assessments combine AI-powered analysis with professor-defined criteria. The AI evaluates discussions using Bloom's Taxonomy, while professors set grading contributions for participation, comprehension, and AI evaluation.

• Who develops the assessment rubrics for Breakout Learning?

  The assessment, learning objectives, and rubrics are designed by academic authors in collaboration with Breakout staff.

• Does Breakout Learning software integrate with my LMS?

  Yes, the platform connects with Canvas via secure, real-time API integrations, including gradebook sync.

• Does Breakout Learning's platform meet privacy and accessibility standards?

  Yes, the platform meets rigorous security and accessibility standards, including GDPR, FERPA, SOC 2, and WCAG.

• What kind of feedback do students receive?

  Students receive immediate feedback on their oral contributions and engagement within the discussions.

• What kind of metrics do instructors receive?

  Instructors receive robust metrics on every group and every student, providing insights into performance and engagement.

• Can I use my own course content with Breakout Learning?

  Yes, you can build discussions on your existing course content and easily input your own prompts into the platform.

• What is the role of the AI companion, Sophia?

  Sophia acts as an interactive AI companion, pushing students to think deeper through Socratic dialogue and role-play scenarios.