Trumpia Case Studies Mobile-Powered Live Panel Discussions Create Rich Classroom Learning Environment
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Mobile-Powered Live Panel Discussions Create Rich Classroom Learning Environment

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Jon Beaupré, a professor at California State University Los Angeles, was facing a challenge in creating an effective and engaging academic setting for his TV Film and Media course. He was looking for an educational tool that would appeal to his students and encourage even the most introverted ones to participate in class discussions. Beaupré recognized that large classroom settings can often be intimidating for students, which can hinder their participation. He was seeking a solution that would not only engage his students but also track their participation.
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Jon Beaupré is a professor at California State University Los Angeles' TV Film and Media Studies Department. He has extensive experience as a voice and performance consultant for radio and television performers, as well as a radio producer and journalist for local and internationally-syndicated programs. California State L.A., a member of the California State University (CSU) system, offers excellent and innovative educational opportunities to an urban student population that reflects the diversity of the Los Angeles basin.
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Beaupré found a solution in Trumpia's Text-to-Screen feature, which he believed would be a great way to engage students and encourage them to participate in educational conversations. He used this feature in a creative and practical way by inviting local film, media, and broadcast professionals to his classroom for a live panel discussion. Students were instructed to text the keyword 'TVFILM' followed by their question for the panel members. These questions were then displayed on a large projector screen for everyone to see, and the panel members would answer them aloud. Beaupré was able to track participation by exporting the texted questions and rewarding his students accordingly.
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Beaupré noticed a significant increase in student participation, especially among those who were previously hesitant to join class conversations.
The Text-to-Screen feature allowed even the most introverted students to engage and interact in class.
Beaupré was able to transform texting, often considered a classroom distraction, into an effective and constructive educational tool.
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