MONTRÉAL — March 26, 2025 – X2O Media, a global leader in hybrid learning and collaboration technology, announces a partnership with Professor Lobczowski from the Faculty of Education at McGill University and Mitacs to explore intelligent classroom technologies and their impact on hybrid learning environments. This initiative will evaluate how advanced interactive technologies, AI, and instructional methodologies can be leveraged to improve teaching and learning outcomes.
Mitacs is a Canadian not-for-profit organization that connects post-secondary institutions, businesses, and government to drive collaboration, fund research and foster innovation. Through this network, X2O Media was introduced to Professor Lobczowski, an expert in learning sciences and technology-enhanced education at McGill University. Under the supervision of Professor Lobczowski, McGill graduate student Mengqian Wu is leading the research study on how intelligent classroom technologies can better support instructors and learners in hybrid learning environments.
X2O Media is involved in the study to contribute, learn and continuously improve X2O OneRoom, a solution that enhances hybrid learning with an interactive and immersive classroom experience, ensuring in-person and remote students remain fully engaged. “At X2O Media, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of hybrid learning technology,” said Dave Jones, Vice President, Technology at X2O Media. “By working alongside Mengqian Wu, we aim to bridge the gap between instructional needs and technology capabilities, ultimately creating smarter, more engaging learning environments for students and educators worldwide.”
To see our award-winning X2O OneRoom, visit the X2O OneRoom product page.
About X2O Media
X2O Media is a global technology providing remote and hybrid collaboration spaces and unified visual communication solutions for forward-thinking global corporations and higher education institutions.
X2O Media solutions enhance human outcomes by improving the digital visual experiences of high-performing individuals and teams globally. Its X2O OneRoom solution creates engaging hybrid and remote collaboration spaces to connect in-room and remote attendees in one equal learning experience. X2O Media offers a range of unified visual communication solutions that enable organizations to create and visualize vast amounts of data into unique content.
X2O Media is part of the STRATACACHE family of digital media/marketing technology companies and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada, with offices in EMEA and APAC. Contact X2O Media at sales@x2omedia.com and follow X2O Media updates on LinkedIn.
About McGill University
Founded in Montreal, Quebec, in 1821, McGill University is Canada’s top ranked medical doctoral university. McGill is consistently ranked as one of the top universities, both nationally and internationally. It is a world-renowned institution of higher learning with research activities spanning three campuses, 12 faculties, 14 professional schools, 300 programs of study and over 39,000 students, including more than 10,400 graduate students.
McGill attracts students from over 150 countries around the world with its 12,000 international students make up 30% of the student body. Over half of McGill students claim a first language other than English, including approximately 20% of our students who say French is their mother tongue. Learn more https://www.mcgill.ca/
About Mitacs
As Canada’s innovation organization, Mitacs connects businesses and researchers with unrivalled access to talent, financial support, and the partnerships needed to turn ideas into impactful innovations. Through unique collaborations, Mitacs is driving productivity and positioning Canada as a global innovation leader. Mitacs is funded by the Government of Canada, the Government of Alberta, the Government of British Columbia, Research Manitoba, the Government of New Brunswick, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Government of Nova Scotia, the Government of Ontario, Innovation PEI, the Government of Quebec, the Government of Saskatchewan, and the Government of Yukon. Learn more at www.mitacs.ca.
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