Our latest video explains how Tripod helps teachers and administrators gain crucial insights about student experiences, insights that make it possible to help every student engage and succeed. We loved working with Tripod Education Partners on this one and we were honored to be a part of their mission.

The script:

Imagine what teachers might do differently if they understood what students were really feeling and experiencing in the classroom.

Thanks to Tripod, giving teachers access to student perspectives is an easy process.

First, administrators log into their Tripod account and invite teachers to launch a classroom-level survey. Teachers can get started with a survey in just a few clicks.

Next, students fill out the survey on computers or other devices with Internet access, revealing thoughts more honestly and completely than they ever could in the daily flow of classroom life.

Tripod surveys measure a range of key indicators of student engagement, plus seven proven teaching components we call the Tripod 7 Cs.

Survey results are compiled for teachers in clear online reports that inspire new ideas for teaching. Meanwhile, building-level summaries for administrators spark fresh insights for instructional leadership. Before you know it, students are more engaged, and more successful.

At Tripod, we know that every classroom has a story. Join us to discover all that your students are ready to share.

Last year, we partnered with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma to produce a Nutshell designed to help them expand access to justice. That project led to an invitation to attend the annual LSC Technology Innovation Group (TIG) conference. I’ll be presenting tomorrow on our production process, digital storytelling, and serving the needs of underserved communities.

Here’s the video we produced for LAOK in 2014.

Last year, we announced that our lead animator, John McGowan, had been accepted into the 2013 Animation Block Party with his short film, Slothfulness. Back then, we were only able to share a still from the film, but the full short is now available for your viewing pleasure.

Slothfulness has been featured on Laughing Squid and numerous other blogs, including Show Me the Animation, Neatorama, and Cute Overload.

A charming tale of a sloth who just wants to fly, this was John’s 2012 thesis film for UMass Dartmouth. Not only is the story delightful, the characters are adorable and the animation really adds to the humor and charm of the piece. We are lucky to have such a talented animator on our team!

Check out the entire film here: