A Student’s POV on ChatGPT in Academia

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Reading Time: 3 minutesWhat is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?  Artificial intelligence, or AI, is the term to describe the creation of computer systems that are capable of carrying out tasks that traditionally require human intelligence. AI is used in a wide range of fields, including healthcare, finance, and entertainment. It is developing quickly and altering how we live and […]

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Navigating Mental Health Issues on Campus [eBook]

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Reading Time: < 1 minute“College is the best time in a young person’s life.” We’ve all heard it, but we know it’s truer for some students than it is for others. But how should faculty approach the complex and sensitive issues surrounding student mental health? We recently updated our free eBook, Navigating Mental Health Issues on Campus, with new […]

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How Perkins Access Helps Us Be More Inclusive in Our Research

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Reading Time: 3 minutesOne in four adults in the United States has a disability. This includes auditory, sight, cognitive and motor disabilities. So, it’s important when doing research that the research truly represents the full user base, to build products that meet their needs―and create a good experience for all. At Cengage, our goal is to create educational […]

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Technology’s Role in Inclusive STEM Education

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Reading Time: 3 minutesScience, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields have always had a noticeable gender gap which, sadly, continues to this day. In 2023, women accounted for only 27% of the STEM workforce, highlighting the significant lack of inclusion in the industry. Past trends show that this goes as far back as childhood, with boys dominating STEM conversations […]

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WebAssign: Building Connections in Austin

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Reading Time: 4 minutes  As an instructor, you know the importance of creating connections. And at Cengage, our favorite part about working in higher education is making connections with faculty, like you. Which is why each summer, we host our annual WebAssign User Group (WAUG) event which brings together a group of STEM faculty to discuss all things […]

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How We Improved Course Completion Rates

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Reading Time: 7 minutesSandy Keeter is a Professor in the Information Technology department at Seminole State College   9 ways we redesigned courses to support all students and improve course completion rates   Clear course description and expectations Without a clear description, students may not fully understand what they are signing up for. A comprehensive course description can […]

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How Are Faculty Coping With AI-Enabled Plagiarism?

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Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you’ve worked in higher education for any length of time, you’re well aware that students’ needs and assumptions about higher education have changed in recent years. Our Faces of Faculty report this year supports that assertion. Dealing with changing student norms and expectations was the top challenge reported by the 1,024 faculty members we […]

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Generative AI in Higher Education: From Frustration to Personalization 

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Reading Time: 3 minutesResearch from Pew shows that nearly six in ten (58%) U.S. adults are familiar with ChatGPT. Just 14% of U.S. adults who have heard of it say they have used it, and those under 30 are far more likely than older adults to have experimented with the technology. In higher education, generative artificial intelligence (AI) […]

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