April Giarla
April Giarla is the Digital Marketing Manager at StratX Simulations, where she helps organizations and educators discover the power of experiential learning. With a strong background in digital strategy and learning design, she combines her passion for marketing and education to bring innovative training experiences to life.
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215 Marketers. One Sustainability Simulation. Big Takeaways.
Marketing teams today are expected to do more than just execute. They’re asked to think....png?width=365&name=Innovative%20Educator%20-%20Blog%20Post%20(6).png)
Case Study: Teaching secondary students marketing concepts with MixPRO
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Case Study: Transforming Marketing Education with Digital MediaPRO at UBC Sauder
When Ann Stone, a recently retired marketing instructor at UBC Sauder School of Business,....png?width=365&name=Innovative%20Educator%20-%20Blog%20Post%20(3).png)
Case Study: Simulation Use in Action – Professor Steven Koch’s Two-Decade Journey with Markstrat
For over twenty years, Professor Steven Koch has used the Markstrat simulation to transform how...
Role-Play Teaching Method Examples for the Classroom
Role-playing and classroom real-world simulation activities are excellent ways to keep students....png?width=365&name=Ahmed%20Tolba%20Testimonial%20(3).png)
From Classroom to Boardroom: How Simulations Transform Professional Learning
Dr. Ahmed Tolba, Professor of Marketing and Chair of the Department of Management (Heikal....png?width=365&name=Leadership%20Compass%20(1).png)
The 8 Core Leadership Capabilities Your Organization Can't Afford to Overlook
Ask any seasoned executive what separates successful teams from struggling ones, and you’ll likely...
Technology Trends in Higher Education for 2026
The global education technology market size was estimated to be $142.37 billion in 2025 with a...