Case Study | College of Charleston
Loop :45 Enhances Student-Professor Relationships
The College of Charleston integrated Loop :45 into four classes, led by Professor David Murray. The results were exceptional.
The Classroom Environment
Enhance Class Updates and Assignments
When Professor David Murray was assigned four classes in one semester, he wanted to create an environment that was collaborative and participatory. Having used discussion boards in the past, he was seeking a solution that would allow for a more personal touch to simply written text. He turned to Loop :45 and created four class Groups, each with their own set of students, playlists, and assignments. Each week, Professor Murray created :45s to highlight the upcoming class details, expectations and case study assignments. In turn, he asked each of his students to create one :45 per week that would serve as part of their homework assignment. The results in the classroom were immediately felt. Professor Murray felt he got to know his students better and faster. The students knew each other better. And those who may have been hesitant to speak up in class found their voice through Loop :45.
The Numbers Tell the Story
At the end of the semester, the students were asked to complete a survey about the integration of Loop :45 in their class. With an 85% completion rate, the survey found that having Loop :45 in the classroom was extremely beneficial.
Overwhelmingly, the students responses indicate that they are getting value from using Loop :45 in a classroom environment.
- 83% Agree or Strongly Agree that ”watching my professor’s :45s pertaining to upcoming assignments” provided value
- 78% Agree or Strongly Agree that Loop :45 “elevated my sense of connection with the professor”
- 71% Agree or Strongly Agree that “watching other students’ :45s during class helps drive in-class discussion”
In Their Own Words
From the survey, we learned that Loop :45 had an incredible impact on the students and their ability to connect and participate. Some highlights include:
“I believe that Loop :45 has driven a great amount of discussion in the class. Loop :45 has allowed Professor Murray to bring ideas from our personal lives into discussion.”
"I love it. I think it’s a great way to connect with our classmates and helps understanding what we are truly learning.”
"I believe Loop :45 is a great tool to use in the classroom. It allows for opinions and thoughts of classmates to be shared. For me it is very beneficial as I don't speak in class so when we share the Loop :45 my classmates and Professor can hear what I have to say and get to know me a bit better.”
