The Studio Spotlight

As online learning becomes a core part of higher education, the need to keep students engaged and motivated has never been more crucial. By incorporating innovative media elements, instructors can make their courses more dynamic, interactive, and effective.

Here are some examples of how The Studio has used green screen technology, Lightboard, and data visualization to enrich course content and improve student comprehension.

Green Screen Technology: Immersive and Custom Learning Environments

Green screen technology allows instructors to superimpose themselves onto virtually any background, opening up endless possibilities for enhancing course videos. Whether it’s an economics professor standing in front of real-time stock market data or a geography instructor lecturing from a virtual map of the world, green screen technology adds context and depth to course content. This tool makes content visually appealing and helps students better understand abstract concepts by placing instructors directly in environments that reinforce the lesson. The ability to integrate graphs, animations, or multimedia elements behind the presenter turns an ordinary lecture into an immersive experience.

Green Screen video of Alan Malter, PhD, Associate Professor & Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Marketing for MKTG 560 – Marketing Management. Filmed by Danno Moy and Steven McDunn.

Lightboard: Engaging, Interactive Teaching

The Lightboard is a transparent board where instructors can write while facing the camera, allowing them to  maintain eye contact with students. Unlike traditional whiteboards, which require turning away from the audience, Lightboards keep instructors visible and connected, fostering a more engaging, interactive environment. This tool is especially effective in subjects like math, engineering, and science, where instructors can solve problems or explain complex diagrams in real time. The combination of clear writing and direct interaction makes online lectures feel more personal, simulating the immediacy of in-person learning.

Özgür Arslan-Ayaydin, PhD, Clinical Professor and Assistant Department Head, Department of Finance for FIN 540 – International Financial Markets and Lingjie Ma, PhD, Clinical Professor, Department of Finance for FIN 570 – Quantitative Methods in Finance. Filmed by Danno Moy and Steven McDunn

Data Visualization: Simplifying Complex Concepts

Data visualization is a powerful way to present complex information in a digestible format. Charts, graphs, and interactive infographics can turn overwhelming data sets into clear, meaningful insights. Whether it’s showing trends in research data or breaking down complicated statistical models, visual representations help students grasp difficult concepts more easily.

Instructors who integrate data visualization into their course content enable students to see patterns and connections that might not be evident in raw data alone. This not only deep

 Examples of Data Visualization created by The Studio’s graphic designers Austin DiLorenzo and Jared Kennedy

If you would like to learn more about these and other digital tools, please contact us and we will schedule a meeting to discuss your course or project needs.