Reading Time: 2 minutesOnline courses have become a staple in higher education, with more than half of college students enrolling in at least one online class in 2022. With this shift to remote learning, there comes a pressing need for secure online testing options to uphold academic integrity. With feedback and support from our instructors, we’ve made improvements […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesNovember is Native American Heritage Month — an opportunity for educators to deepen students’ understanding of the rich cultures, histories and contributions of Native American communities. It’s a time to encourage students to critically examine the narratives that have shaped perceptions of Native peoples throughout history. Native American Heritage Month traces back to 1916 when […]
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe following is part two of a two-part series, “Digital Nexus in Higher Education.” AI and higher ed: an intersection Educators’ concerns about maintaining classroom academic integrity in the face of technological advancements are very real. They must grapple with the challenge of detecting and preventing cheating, while still embracing the potential benefits that technology […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesAre you looking for ways to improve your chemistry students’ online learning experience? We think it’s a great time to let you know that six new and revised chemistry titles are coming to WebAssign, our online learning platform used by over a million students each year in STEM courses. WebAssign provides students with comprehensive online […]
Reading Time: 7 minutesOn the surface it appears that the proliferation of AI in higher education presents itself as a unique challenge for the academy. However, if we look at past innovations in technology, we may find that the old saying, “The more things change, the more they stay the same” provides helpful insights. We may not remember […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesHands-on experience is essential across critical career fields. Without it, the risks are real — a med student could jeopardize a patient’s life. A programmer might create software filled with bugs. A cybersecurity analyst could expose sensitive company data to breaches. No matter the industry, virtual environments like simulations and sandbox labs play a vital […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesHigher education’s relationship with AI continues to evolve. Over the past two years, we’ve conducted research dedicated to understanding perceptions and use-cases for AI in higher education. Nearly 1,000 instructors shared their thoughts and experiences, telling us how AI impacts their teaching and students’ learning, and what AI can bring to higher education. Our white […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesOur Career Talk Series invites faculty, former Cengage student ambassadors and Cengage employees to share their unique journeys into their current roles, highlighting the motivations that guided them. Each talk delves into the unexpected twists and turns that shaped their paths, offering valuable insights and lessons for students as they think about their own future […]
