Enhance collaborative learning in your LMS: Insights from a SUNY success story
Student engagement is one of the biggest challenges in online education. Collaborative learning has been proven to enhance participation, retention, and achievement—but how do you implement it effectively within your LMS?
In this session, Elissa Baker, Director of Online Learning at Hudson Valley Community College and Zsombor Szabo, will demonstrate how FeedbackFruits can transform your LMS into a collaborative, interactive learning space. You’ll gain insights into the pedagogical benefits of collaborative learning and see how tools like social annotation, team-based learning, and peer evaluation can foster deeper engagement.

You will be able to
- The pedagogical value of collaborative learning and its impact on student success
- Research-backed insights on how collaboration improves learning outcomes
- Practical strategies for integrating social annotation, group work, and peer feedback into your LMS
- Real-world examples of successful collaborative learning activities
- Step-by-step guidance on implementing these tools seamlessly
Meet our speakers

With over 18 years of experience in online education, Elissa specializes in leveraging technology to create dynamic, student-centered learning environments. She is passionate about fostering engagement and improving student outcomes through innovative pedagogical approaches.

Zsombor Szabó is an Account Executive at FeedbackFruits, leading initiatives to support North American higher education institutions by enhancing collaborative learning. Zsombor is a “pedagogy geek” who is passionate about how technology can help scale pedagogies with a focus on cooperative learning.
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