--- title: Echo360 - Active Learning Blog | Four-year college description: Four-year college | Active Learning Blog --- [![ECHO360 LOGO](https://info.echo360.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ECHO360%20LOGO.png?width=146&height=32&name=ECHO360%20LOGO.png)](http://echo360.com)   # Active Learning Blog [![](https://info.echo360.com/hubfs/davidson-header.png) ](https://info.echo360.com/research-finds-positive-impact-of-video-and-active-learning-strategies-on-student-retention-and-grades) Mar 28, 2017 8:00:00 AM by [Echo360](https://info.echo360.com/author/echo360) ## [Research Finds Positive Impact on Student Retention and Grades](https://info.echo360.com/research-finds-positive-impact-of-video-and-active-learning-strategies-on-student-retention-and-grades)   [Read More](https://info.echo360.com/research-finds-positive-impact-of-video-and-active-learning-strategies-on-student-retention-and-grades) [0 Comments](https://info.echo360.com/research-finds-positive-impact-of-video-and-active-learning-strategies-on-student-retention-and-grades#comments-listing) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.echo360.com/hubfs/Trocaire_-_Active_Learning_Classroom.png) ](https://info.echo360.com/faculty-grant-recipients-find-that-student-grades-and-engagement-improved-with-active-learning-and-echo360) Jul 20, 2016 7:29:41 AM by [Echo360](https://info.echo360.com/author/echo360) ## [Student Grades & Engagement Improve with Echo360](https://info.echo360.com/faculty-grant-recipients-find-that-student-grades-and-engagement-improved-with-active-learning-and-echo360)   [Read More](https://info.echo360.com/faculty-grant-recipients-find-that-student-grades-and-engagement-improved-with-active-learning-and-echo360) [0 Comments](https://info.echo360.com/faculty-grant-recipients-find-that-student-grades-and-engagement-improved-with-active-learning-and-echo360#comments-listing) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.echo360.com/hubfs/Sacred_Heart_University_Campus_Winter.jpeg) ](https://info.echo360.com/the-show-must-go-on-contingency-planning-made-easy) Apr 28, 2016 1:36:19 PM by [Echo360](https://info.echo360.com/author/echo360) ## [The Show Must Go On: Contingency Planning Made Easy](https://info.echo360.com/the-show-must-go-on-contingency-planning-made-easy)   [Read More](https://info.echo360.com/the-show-must-go-on-contingency-planning-made-easy) [0 Comments](https://info.echo360.com/the-show-must-go-on-contingency-planning-made-easy#comments-listing) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.echo360.com/hubfs/Trocaire_Capture_2_Revised.png) ](https://info.echo360.com/innovative-faculty-grant-program-rewards-new-approach-to-teaching-learning) Feb 17, 2016 4:02:36 PM by [Echo360](https://info.echo360.com/author/echo360) ## [Grant Program Rewards New Approach to Teaching & Learning](https://info.echo360.com/innovative-faculty-grant-program-rewards-new-approach-to-teaching-learning)   *Anatomy & Physiology Class at Trocaire College* [Trocaire College](http://www.trocaire.edu/) located near Buffalo, NY has a strong mission to serve students who might not otherwise have a shot at succeeding in higher education. Ninety seven percent of the college’s 1,400 students receive some form of financial aid.  Many are students who had started their education elsewhere, but hadn’t been able to complete—whether because of life circumstances or academic difficulties. Reducing attrition and improving retention is a major academic challenge for Trocaire faculty and staff.  But this isn’t unique to Trocaire. Last year, a [study](http://www.insidetrack.com/2014/10/27/national-study-non-first-time-students-shows-disturbing-completion-rates/) found that only 33.7% of students returning to complete their degree actually graduated, compared to 54.1% of first-time students.   [Read More](https://info.echo360.com/innovative-faculty-grant-program-rewards-new-approach-to-teaching-learning) [0 Comments](https://info.echo360.com/innovative-faculty-grant-program-rewards-new-approach-to-teaching-learning#comments-listing) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.echo360.com/hubfs/ATD_Webinar_How_Do_Analytics_Inform_Us.png) ](https://info.echo360.com/echo360-learner-analytics-turn-insight-into-action-at-indian-river-state-college) Dec 4, 2015 8:34:28 AM by [Fred Krazeise](https://info.echo360.com/author/fred-krazeise) ## [Echo360 Learner Analytics Turn Insight into Action at Indian River State College](https://info.echo360.com/echo360-learner-analytics-turn-insight-into-action-at-indian-river-state-college)   [Read More](https://info.echo360.com/echo360-learner-analytics-turn-insight-into-action-at-indian-river-state-college) [0 Comments](https://info.echo360.com/echo360-learner-analytics-turn-insight-into-action-at-indian-river-state-college#comments-listing) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) | ![EchoLogo_2C_process](https://info.echo360.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EchoLogo_2C_process.png?width=175&name=EchoLogo_2C_process.png) | | --- | | [**The Echosystem**](https://echo360.com/the-echosystem/)   \|   **[Education](https://echo360.com/education/)   \|   [Business](https://echo360.com/business/)   \|   [Government](https://echo360.com/government/)   \|   [Resources](https://echo360.com/resources/)   \|   [Company](https://echo360.com/company/)** [Careers](https://apply.workable.com/echo360-inc/)   \|   [Accessibility Principles](https://echo360.com/accessibility-principles/)   \|   [Privacy](https://echo360.com/privacy/)   \|   [Terms and Conditions](https://echo360.com/terms-and-conditions/)   © 2025 Echo360 All rights reserved |