Reading Time: 2 minutesStandards-based grading (SBG) has been ingrained in the American education system for over a century. It has been a determining factor in students’ admissions to colleges, law schools, medical schools, and even driver’s licenses. The University of Wisconsin-Superior describes SBG as “a written description of what students are expected to know or be able to […]
Reading Time: 5 minutes“One day it’s fine and next it’s black” The song lyric from The Clash: “one day it’s fine and next it’s black” might describe what happened at all levels of education when the COVID-19 pandemic began. People who had always taught only in the classroom needed to make a very quick change to teaching online. […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesPreparing for a new term can be a bit like piecing together a puzzle, especially when you add a new online learning platform to the mix. If you’re teaching with CNOWv2 for the first time, use these tips to confidently build your syllabus, set up your course and prepare your students. Build your syllabus […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesTake a deep breath and think back briefly on the last three years. How much collective trauma has the world experienced? Many of the college students of today, and particularly those who transitioned from childhood to adulthood during COVID-19, are struggling with the impacts of surviving a global pandemic. More than 200,000 children lost a […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesAcademic integrity has been a fundamental aspect of higher education for years, but with the rise of AI tools comes new barriers for instructors to maintain it. The temptation for students to cheat using AI has grown, making it essential for educators to adopt innovative strategies to combat it effectively. In this article, we’ll explore […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
