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: 3 minutes10 years ago, in a social work conference exhibition hall, a Cengage representative first convinced me to try MindTap. Not only was this a step toward overcoming my ambivalence about using technology as a teaching tool, but it’s also one of the best decisions I’ve made. In higher education, working smarter, not harder, is the […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesAt Cengage, we believe every student deserves access to high-quality tools and meaningful educational experiences. That’s why accessibility best practices are an ongoing process integrated into our product development lifecycle. We recently spoke with Justin Tumelaire, Senior Manager of Accessibility at Cengage, to discuss the work our teams are doing to advance educational equity. Describe […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn part one of this series, I discussed AI assignments in business law, specifically one I integrated into my course called, “Written ApprAIsals.” When it came to this assignment, pioneering something groundbreaking wasn’t my goal. Instead, the motivation behind its development was to acknowledge reality. Since my students were already using AI, I wanted to […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs someone who’s taught for over 20 years, I was always a very traditional educator, even in my online modalities. Over the last few years, I’ve adapted to the evolving needs of our students and developed a passion for finding interactive tools that preserve the engagement, rigor, and authenticity my courses have long been known […]
Reading Time: 5 minutesIn a world where health information is everywhere but true lifestyle change can feel elusive, “Principles and Labs for Fitness and Wellness,” 17th Edition stands out. It acts as a guide that’s both evidence-based and deeply personal. This latest edition doesn’t just teach fitness concepts. It invites students to live them, just as my students […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesToday’s job market continues to move in new and, sometimes unexpected, directions. And if you teach humanities and social sciences, you might find yourself grappling with a complex challenge these days: How do you equip students with the skills employers want without sacrificing what makes a liberal arts education special? The lasting value of humanities […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs educators, you’re skilled at navigating the daily ups and downs of your day-to-day schedules, juggling everything from course planning to administrative work to student mentorship. As the year winds down and the holidays get closer, we’d like to express our gratitude to educators like you. We’re thankful for you and the lasting impact you have on learners all through the year. Here are just a few examples […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis post is a modified version of an article that originally appeared on the Cengage EMEA “Unstoppable Minds Blog.” When generative AI started to make its presence felt in higher education, it soon became clear that educators hold extremely polarized views on the technology. Some are early adopters, ready to encourage students to experiment with […]
