Educational Technology for Powering Engaged Learning
Elisabeth (Liz) Gerber is a professor of Public Policy at the University of Michigan and the faculty innovator of ViewPoint. She has pioneered the use of technology to create engaged learning experiences to improve her students' knowledge and 21st century skills.
ViewPoint, developed in collaboration with the Center for Academic Innovation, has been used by dozens of higher-ed institutions and thousands of students across fields such as business, public policy, social work, law, and engineering.
ViewPoint - Engaged learning in online and in-person courses through immersive role-based simulations
A powerful tool for instructors & instructional designers
Reduce uncertainty by using a single platform to seamlessly plan, author, organize, facilitate, and participate in multi-player role-based simulations
Save time with an impressive library of 80+ ready-to-use, customizable simulations
Create unique opportunities for peer-to-peer learning in both in-person and online programs
Track student engagement in real time with advanced analytics
Empower students to work through complex, multi-stakeholder challenges and improve their 21st century skills
Improve student engagement with seamlessly designed role-based simulations that challenge them to collaborate, empathize, lead, listen, and learn by doing
ViewPoint in action
Business
Sanger Leadership Crisis Challenge at UM Ross
Criminal Justice
Jail Planning Simulation at Ball State University