Reading Time: 2 minutesFacing a new course or classroom can be nerve-racking, no matter how prepared you are. You know the content, the lesson plans, the syllabus—but even the most tenured instructors might still experience first-day jitters. Whether you’re a first-time instructor or simply want to start the semester with confidence, these five tips will help get you […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesKatie Montgomery is the Executive Manager of Marketing Content at Cengage. She’s got a passion for animal rescue and loves providing content to help make teaching life a little easier for faculty. Today, your students live their lives digitally, on their smartphones, tablets and laptops, from streaming videos to paying bills online. Digital learning […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhat do polar bears and great teachers have in common? They know how to break the ice! This age-old joke is the perfect thought starter for getting students engaged and communicating in your classroom—especially if you’re kicking off a new semester or course. Professor Shawn Orr of Ashland University is a big fan of ice […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesImposter Syndrome: it’s a buzzword often heard in conversations around career inadequacy or the pursuits of creative types trying to make it in competitive fields. But it doesn’t just affect young professionals after graduation—imposter syndrome can hold back students simply trying to succeed in college. What is Imposter Syndrome? The first substantial mention of the […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDigital can be a distraction for students. But what if you could turn that distraction into an advantage? Check out the data on this infographic cheat sheet to learn how you can use digital tools in your course to drive student engagement. […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesAffordability is a topic on the forefront of everyone’s mind across higher education . For students, parents and institutions, the high rising costs of education is a serious and growing issue. Still, affordability is only half the battle. College is meant to prepare students for life outside the classroom—be it through better career options, graduate-level […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesLike you, we want to know what makes students tick. Confidence for one, plays a big part. But what exactly drives learner confidence? What lessons can instructors learn from students’ own experience—and which strategies, tactics and teaching tools can they use to boost student confidence? To find out, we went directly to the source, asking […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe higher education landscape is no stranger to change. For years, adaptive learning and personalized approaches dominated headlines. However, disappointing results forced instructors and institutions to revisit the drawing board. Now, the higher ed space is in a state of change, with educators hoping to convert new teaching methods and strategies into better learning outcomes. […]
