Reading Time: 6 minutesThey say that 12.5 percent of adults consider becoming an adjunct instructor. Okay, I made that up. However, it is a dream of many with postgraduate education. Being an adjunct keeps me sharp in my knowledge and provides the rewarding experience of preparing the next generation. One of my first adjunct teaching jobs came after I […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesStarting college is a huge social shift that can be challenging for new students to navigate. After completing my senior year online, I arrived at Arizona State University with rose-tinted visions of my first few weeks ahead: Walking across the quad with people I met the day prior, who would be my best friends for […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesHigher education’s purpose, according to the United Nations, is to “enable individuals to expand their knowledge and skills, clearly express their thoughts both orally and in writing, grasp abstract concepts and theories and increase their understanding of the world and their community.” It would be a challenge to find an educator who disagrees with this […]
Reading Time: 6 minutesAs reviewed in Part I of this series on learning design at Cengage, there are four core principles that direct the pedagogical design of our programs to ensure we create quality projects with a focus on the student: inclusivity, intentionality, personalization, authenticity. As Learning Designers, we use multiple methods to assure that these principles drive […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn 2021, Juneteenth was designated a federal holiday. Observed on June 19, Juneteenth marks a significant moment in American history—the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans in Texas in 1865. While colleges and universities across the country are closed for the holiday, here are some ways institutions honor and celebrate this significant event on […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs we enter Pride month let’s discuss how colleges and universities can support faculty and students in the LGBTQ+ community and highlight influential LGBTQ+ voices in the education space. We understand how important it is for students to feel safe to learn and grow in their environment. Creating and fostering a safe educational space for […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesNo two students’ academic journeys are the same. From shifting majors, to newfound hobbies, to juggling work with school, each student forges their own path as they pursue higher education. But one thing that many students agree on is that college is too expensive. According to our 2023-2024 Digital Learning Pulse Survey, 70% of students […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesFaculty across higher education are charged with creating educational strategies to better engage diverse learners. Instructors in all programs have a responsibility to provide dynamic, quality education, but online instructors must also consider the unique needs of the typical online student. Most online learners are enrolled in academic programs out of a motivation to improve […]
