Boost Student Engagement with Interactive Learning

In 2024, universities and higher education institutions are looking to make learning more engaging and interactive. At the Interactive Learning Olympics, organized by Wooclap in June 2024, leaders unveiled their strategies to transform classes into dynamic and participative experiences.

A global competition dedicated to interactivity

The Interactive Learning Olympics awarded the most innovative institutions in terms of interactivity. Universities competed in nine distinct categories, demonstrating creative and effective approaches to using interactive tools to engage students, whether in-person, hybrid, or remote.

Curious to discover these categories? Explore them here.

How did these institutions become leaders in interactivity?

During this event, universities shared their methods for excelling in interactivity. Here are some key points.

A culture of innovation

Pedro M. Ruiz, vice-rector of the Universidad de Murcia, explained that one of the pillars of success is establishing a culture of innovation, where teachers, educational engineers, and students share common goals to seamlessly integrate interactive technologies into teaching.

Collaboration at the heart of success

Collaboration between teachers and technical teams is another key factor. Institutions like the University of Edinburgh and the EM Normandie have set up collaborative platforms to facilitate the exchange of ideas and teaching practices.

Olivier Lamirault, Director of Innovation & EdTech at EM Normandie, highlights the importance of this approach:
"The creation of the Course Leaders role has helped forge stronger bonds between teachers, stimulate creativity, and standardize teaching across different campuses and student groups."

Meeting the needs of teachers

For technology integration to be successful, it is essential to understand and meet the needs of teachers. Intuitive tools like Wooclap simplify their daily tasks while improving student engagement. Several leading institutions regularly organize workshops to support their teachers in adopting these tools.