Reading Time: 6 minutesSocratic inquiry and AI in education In a whimsical scenario, picture the venerable philosopher Socrates transported through time to a 21st-century classroom. His initial astonishment at children tapping away on sleek glowing tablets, conversing with disembodied voices, might give way to recognition. “By the gods,” he might exclaim, “what sorcery is this!” As the shock […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesLooking for convenient course creation, customization and setup in your WebAssign course? Course Packs offer a free collection of ready-to-go assignments carefully chosen by subject matter experts. In addition to our Scaffolded Course Packs for Developmental Math and Mindset Module Course Packs, the newest Course Pack style can be found in the 8th edition Waner/Costenoble Applied […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesEmails, texts, social media, oh my ― distractions, distractions. According to a study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), 65% of students said they get distracted by digital devices, while 59% get distracted by other students using devices. No matter how you teach, whether online, in-person or hybrid, as an instructor, you […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesHelping students help themselves is key in the Developmental Math classroom, whether your course is in-person, online or hybrid. I help students fill their knowledge gaps in a way that’s timely, meaningful and that respects their privacy and dignity. As a college-level math and statistics educator for over twenty years, I am delighted to share […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesOur virtual Empowered Educator events are led by peers and subject matter experts, covering the latest research and popular topics that matter most to higher ed instructors. They’re designed to help you grow as an educator, stay ahead of the changes within the higher education realm, network with other faculty members and pick up some […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe asked over 1,000 instructors about how we could make teaching in WebAssign easier for you—and you gave us great feedback. We’re dedicated to improving your experience, prioritizing the areas of WebAssign that make the most impact on teaching and learning. With these new improvements, you can easily deliver flexible, quality content to your students—and […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesAdjunct professors are a hardy bunch. It’s not news to anyone in higher education that adjuncts must deal with the uncertainty and variability that comes with lack of tenure. Compounding these factors, adjunct faculty, like all faculty, are tasked with teaching students whose needs and expectations are different from those of previous generations. Here are […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIt takes a village to design MindTap for a textbook. In the process of developing MindTap for Dr. Elizabeth Co’s “Anatomy & Physiology,” 1e, we surveyed 500 students and 170 faculty across 138 universities and colleges to understand the unique needs and pain points of a first-year Anatomy and Physiology course. From there, we collaborated […]
