Online Learning: Analyze Real-Time Data With Live Response Solutions

Online learning is a way of life now for students of all types. Whether you're teaching K-12, higher education, or doing employee training, it's likely that some or all of your teaching is done online. When you're thrown into online teaching without preparation, this can be challenging. But when you have the right tools, like the suite of products powered by Echo360, online learning can be just as good as, or even better than, learning in person.

One of the benefits of online learning with the right tools is the ability to get real-time feedback from students through live response solutions. Continue reading to see how Echo360 products like Point Solutions and Dojo360 can help instructors adapt content to the real needs of students or trainees in the moment for the most effective outcomes.

How does a real-time online audience response system benefit my class?

There are different ways to teach an online course. You can teach live using a web camera with all your students attending virtually, or you can pre-record your lessons and have students or trainees attend when it is most convenient for them. For the first example in this article, we're going to talk about how live response solutions work when you are teaching a class live.

As you are delivering the information to your students or trainees, you want to make sure they are staying engaged. You can do that in a number of ways. You can use Echo360 to include video content, which always improves audience attention. You can also choose interactive elements like Dojo360's virtual breakout rooms where small groups can meet to work on a quick project or discussion.

Polling can be used to great effect and can let you know how well your audience is understanding the information you are presenting. After talking about an important concept, you can implement a one- or two-question Point Solutions poll to gauge how well the class has understood the most important points. They'll use either their phones or clickers you have provided to answer the questions. You can immediately see their answers and determine how well the students or trainees understand the concept.

If they have understood well, you can move on to the next concept. If a large portion of the class is confused, you can relate the information in a different way until the entire class understands thoroughly. If just a couple of students do not understand, you can make a note of that and meet privately with them at the end of class to clarify any points they did not comprehend. In this way, real-time data analysis allows you to be dynamic in your teaching. You can respond to the needs of your class rather than follow a generic lesson plan that doesn't take into account whether or not your students or trainees have actually learned the information they need to know.

How can I use live response solutions in my classroom?

Echo360's e³ philosophy empowers our entire suite of online teaching products. The philosophy encompasses equity, engagement, and evidence, so you know that our products take all your teaching needs into consideration. To make use of Point Solutions and the live audience response system in your classroom, contact us today. We'll set up a demonstration for you so you can see all the features that could make your classroom responsive to each student.