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Beyond Tradition: Understanding the Students in Your Classroom Today

Posted on September 18, 2019 (November 22, 2023) by cengage

Reading Time: 3 minutesLike stressing over finals, lots of things remain a tradition in college—but your students aren’t one of them. Since 1996, student populations have shifted from the fresh-out-of-high-school, full-time-attendee who celebrates dorm life in their university-branded pullover with zero financial burdens. So why are many institutions still tailored to what’s becoming nontraditional? Labels Hurt Students who […]

Gender Bias: The Class Your Students Didn’t Sign Up For

Posted on August 19, 2019 (November 22, 2023) by cengage

graphic of runners lined up at start line, with one person set in back

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhen the topic of gender discrimination arises, most people assume we’re talking about females because, more often than not, we are. Unfortunately, today’s college campuses are anything but immune. According to a recent study, nearly 1 in 3 (31%) have felt discriminated against at their institution.. Additionally, within the college demographic, studies show that the more […]

Tips for a Successful Start to the Semester

Posted on August 13, 2019 (November 22, 2023) by cengage

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 […]

4 Ways Digital Learning Boosts Student Outcomes

Posted on August 13, 2019 (November 22, 2023) by cengage

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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 […]

How to Break the Ice in Your New Course [VIDEO]

Posted on August 12, 2019 (November 22, 2023) by cengage

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 […]

How Imposter Syndrome Affects Students—and Instructors

Posted on August 8, 2019 (November 22, 2023) by cengage

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 […]

The Digital Student Engagement Cheat Sheet [INFOGRAPHIC]

Posted on August 6, 2019 (November 22, 2023) by cengage

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. […]

Affordability in Higher Education: It’s Only Half the Battle

Posted on August 1, 2019 (November 22, 2023) by cengage

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 […]