Case Study: University of California, San Diego achieves richer collaboration and better learning outcomes with Virbela

University of California, San Diego - Customer Case Study

The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) wanted to bring the collaborative, community-driven feel of its on-campus learning experience to its international micro-MBA program, which it ran with Waseda University in Tokyo. Working with Virbela, UCSD needed a way to make remote learning feel more personal, interactive, and engaging for geographically dispersed students and faculty.

Virbela helped UCSD create a customized virtual campus that replicated the look and feel of the physical university, including lecture halls, breakout spaces, outdoor areas, and interactive presentation areas. The result was stronger student interactions, more teamwork and debate, and improved learning outcomes compared with similar remote courses. Impressed by the impact, UCSD also expanded the approach to its women’s Negotiation and Leadership Programs.

University of California, San Diego

Cynthia Hanson

Director Of Strategic Innovation & Educational Technology