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Follow on Google News |  Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology Chooses TechSmith Relay to Offer Students a BoostBy: TechSmith Always on the lookout for ways to improve instruction, they realized that recording classroom content and discussions, and providing them to students via an easy online interface to supplement their regular class materials could provide the boost they were looking for. After looking at various lecture capture solutions, BFIT chose TechSmith Relay. TechSmith products are used by top 200 colleges and universities in the U.S. to provide an easy-to-use and accessible solution to allow instructors to create and share video lectures and other content with students. Larson Rogers, BFIT Dean of IT and Learning Systems said TechSmith Relay checked all the boxes for them when they thought about their students' and instructors' needs. "This is a new initiative and solution for us, so we wanted something that was easy for our academic staff to learn and use, but was also easy for our IT staff to implement," he said. "Plus, our students are already enjoying the ability to go back and review lectures they've heard or, in cases where they may have been unable to attend a class, watch and hear the content they missed." TechSmith Strategy Lead Shane Lovellette said that while Benjamin Franklin isn't taking the traditional online education route, providing a way for students to have access to classroom content and on their own time can greatly improve student success. TechSmith Relay helps make that a reality. "Providing students access to materials wherever they may be, and to be able to go back and review materials as needed when they study can be a lifesaver for BFIT's students," he said. "Providing videos of classroom instruction and discussion , as well as video feedback on assignments and other class materials improves engagement in online classes and improves outcomes." "In talking with Larson and his team, we helped them identify areas where they could greatly improve adoption rates among staff while also improving student engagement and outcomes," he added. "We're excited to continue to support them as they grow and adapt." Rogers noted that Relay is already changing the way their students learn. "We're already seeing results," Rogers said. "I recently talked to one student who took a practice test and didn't score as high as she would have liked. But, after reviewing the lecture video again she took the test and scored 100%." About TechSmith Founded in 1987, TechSmith Corporation provides practical business and academic software products that can dramatically change how people communicate and collaborate. Its mission is to empower people to create remarkable videos and images that help share knowledge and information. TechSmith enables users to work more effectively wherever they may be and ensures that the process of creating, sharing and collaborating around content is simple and intuitive so that others can learn from their knowledge. Learn more at techsmith.com (https://www.techsmith.com/ About Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology Founded in 1908 directly from a bequest left in Benjamin Franklin's will, Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is a nonprofit, technical college with approximately 550 students in Boston's South End. The college offers certificate, associate, and bachelor's degree programs leading to careers in Automotive Technology, Computer Technology, Biomedical Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Electronics Engineering Technology, Health Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Construction Management, HVAC&R, Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering, Opticianry, and Technology Business and Management. BFIT is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE) Visit www.bfit.edu for more information End
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