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. […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAre you considering adding digital to your classes or moving to a different solution? Facilitating digital learning is easier than you think, once you find a solution that works for you. When exploring your choices, make sure you look for the capabilities in this checklist. […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe topic of soft skills continues to be top of mind—and for good reason. We previously shared that our own recent study with Morning Consult found soft skills such as teamwork, leadership, detail orientation and communication are what employers seek most in candidates. Simply put, soft skills are essential for a student’s career success. But, as an […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteShare this with everyone who inspires confidence in you. #beunstoppable We brought three college students, Brandon, Nia and Destiny, to New York to help us launch the Cengage Student Ambassador program. Little did they know, we had a surprise in store for them. […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesFailure is only failure if we refuse to try again. And according to Stanford psychologist Dr. Carol S. Dweck in her book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, a major contributing factor to performance — in and out of the classroom — is this type of mindset around failure. In her research, Dweck discovered that people […]
Reading Time: 5 minutesA test, a presentation, a job interview. Each of us has experienced moments in which performing well was critical to achieving our goals. For these events, we prepare. We rehearse. We run through the material backwards and forwards. But ultimately, we must perform. These events often start as expected: there are questions or tasks we […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAre you equipping your students to be career-ready? Take this short quiz to see where you stand according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). […]
