How RMIT University Vietnam Transformed Asynchronous Learning with Atomic Jolt

Teaching a creative discipline like photography in an asynchronous format presents unique challenges. Without real-time interaction, how do you foster meaningful discussions, encourage peer feedback, and ensure students remain engaged? At RMIT University Vietnam, Photography 101 needed a fresh approach to overcome these barriers and create a more interactive learning experience within Canvas.

By integrating Atomic Polls and Atomic Discussions, the university transformed the course into a dynamic and collaborative environment. Atomic Discussions provided a seamless space for students to share insights, offer critiques, and reflect on their learning — all within the course content. Meanwhile, Atomic Polls helped instructors gauge student understanding in a low-stakes, engaging way, breaking down cultural barriers that often made students hesitant to participate.

This shift to an interactive asynchronous model led to higher student engagement, stronger peer learning communities, and greater confidence in sharing creative work. The success of this innovative approach earned Photography 101 three Platinum LearnX Awards, solidifying its reputation as a leader in digital learning design.

Read the full case study to see how RMIT leveraged Atomic Jolt to reimagine asynchronous learning and empower students.