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20th century learning formats are failing 21st century students.

 

Today's employers say current methods aren't working.
 
Only 44% of employers believe college graduates are prepared for entry-level positions. 

Source: AAC&U, 2023

Prepare students for the real world with AI-resilient course design for the 21st century.

 

Most curriculum formats haven't changed in decades. Meanwhile, the landscape around us has shifted more in the past three years than we've seen in decades. The result? 87% of companies report skills gaps, and employers are losing confidence in higher education's ability to prepare students for the modern workforce.

Traditional Course Design vs. AI-Resilient Course Design:

 

Traditional Course Design
AI-Resilient Course Design
Textbook Reading Assignments
Students read dense chapters independently with minimal engagement
Interactive Multimedia Pre-Work
Videos, podcasts, and dynamic content that engages multiple learning styles
Memorization-Based Exams
Assessment focuses on recall of facts and concepts
Critical Thinking Assessments
Evaluation through discussion quality and applied reasoning
Individual Knowledge Retention
Students work alone with limited peer interaction
Collaboration & Communication
Small group discussions build essential workplace skills
Theoretical Examples
Case studies and examples from textbook scenarios
Current Business Scenarios
Real-world case studies from today's leading companies
Limited Instructor Insights
Minimal visibility into student understanding until exams
AI-Powered Analytics
Detailed comprehension insights and participation tracking
Vulnerable to AI Disruption
Skills easily replicated by AI tools and automation
Builds AI-Resilient Skills
Develops uniquely human capabilities that complement AI

 

 

What is AI-Resilient Course Design?

 

A complete pedagogical transformation


AI-resilient course design shifts from passive content consumption to active skill building. Students engage with real-world scenarios, debate complex issues, and develop the critical thinking and communication skills that no algorithm can replicate.

What's included:


  • Complete curriculum design
  • Instructional materials aligned to objectives
  • Interactive multimedia pre-work
  • AI-moderated small group discussions
  • Live discussion modules
  • AI-powered conversational analytics
  • Comprehensive instructor analytics
  • Detailed instructor guides
  • Full analytics and reporting

Why Dr. Rich Spreng Made the Switch

"Using tools like Breakout Learning, we’ve been able to create a scalable course that’s not only engaging but also helps students explore their interests and make informed decisions. It’s been incredible to see how this approach is changing the way we think about innovation in higher ed."

Dr. Rich Spreng, Associate Dean

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Built on Proven Learning Science


NextBook's discussion-based approach isn't just intuitive, it's research-backed:

Collaborative Problem-Solving Increases Critical Thinking by 82%

Students who engage in collaborative discussions show significant improvements in critical thinking skills.

Source: Liu & Yang, 2023, Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

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Student Performance Doubles with Active Learning

Students in active learning classrooms showed more than twice the learning compared to traditional lecture-based instruction.

Source: Deslauriers et al., 2011, Science

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Discussion-Based Learning Improves Critical Thinking Performance

Students who participate in structured discussions demonstrate significantly higher critical thinking scores than traditional lecture-based learning.

Source: Abrami et al., 2015, Educational Psychology Review

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Active Learning Raises Average Grades by Half a Letter

Active learning leads to examination performance improvements that would raise average grades by a half a letter.

Source: Freeman et al., 2014, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

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