Reading Time: 5 minutesThe past few years have been rife with challenges for institutional leaders. From changing health guidelines to quarantines to critical racial justice issues being raised on campus, administrators and professors have been in a constant state of heightened alert. The toll on faculty is increasingly clear. Burnout. Compassion fatigue. Unmet mental health needs for students […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesDepending on the era in which we began learning, formally or informally, we all have a diverse range of valuable definitions and perspectives about artificial intelligence pertaining to teaching and learning. Teaching and learning with AI When I was a student in elementary school during the 1980s, AI was using a calculator rather than longhand […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesStudying philosophy can be life changing. It gives students the opportunity to think critically and ask questions about life, beauty, truth, who they are and what they believe in. The skills and knowledge-sets students develop in philosophy courses are not only useful in a variety of careers but can also prepare them to live meaningful […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs the world of higher ed continues to evolve at lightning speed, many students are understandably feeling some pressure to keep up. And that’s having a significant impact on the way they’re operating day-to-day in and out of the classroom. Over the past few years, faculty have reported noticeable changes in student expectations, with 49% […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesFor students planning for future careers in nutrition counseling, the ability to understand complex nutritional concepts is essential to their success. In these roles, they’ll need to help clients understand important information about their health, address their nutritional needs and demonstrate the benefits of behavior change. But before they get there, students must tackle complicated […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesHigher education is evolving and, as someone deeply involved in curriculum development, I have witnessed firsthand how virtual-hybrid delivery models can transform learning experiences. When the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a sudden shift in instructional methods, I had to reconsider how to deliver my senior-level undergraduate Entrepreneurial Thinking and Innovation course, which was traditionally taught face-to-face […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesFor many students, it can be a game-changer when they’re able to apply what they’ve learned in class to their own lives. Not only does this help them better understand the relevance of their coursework, but it also motivates them as they progress towards their future careers with the necessary skills they’ll need to succeed. […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs a professor, I specifically use education TeachSource videos located in the MindTap Learning Path to enhance online lectures and provide students with a “hands-on learning” component. However, my students were neither engaging in assignment completion nor providing full answers. Then, I had an “aha” moment, highlighting a common challenge in online education: students need […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis post is a modified version of an article that originally appeared on the Cengage EMEA “Unstoppable Minds Blog.” As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, we’re highlighting insights from someone who’s been in students’ shoes. While studying psychology at Queen Mary University of London and serving as a Cengage EMEA Student Ambassador, […]
