Reading Time: 3 minutesAs a computing professor with over 20 years of experience, I’m always searching for ways to continuously engage and motivate my students in the ever-changing educational landscape. In recent years, I’ve found that my students have a wide range of computer skill levels. I am continuously striving to ensure everyone has a positive experience. Incorporating […]
Reading Time: 3 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 […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly integrated into the world of business, with higher education being no exception. According to recent Cengage research, 92% of higher ed instructors and 83% of students say it’s important to include AI literacy in courses, partly because 84% of students believe AI skills proficiency is important for […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesEach year on April 22, Earth Day invites us to reflect on the beauty, complexity and fragility of our planet. It’s a time to appreciate the natural world, recognize the contributions of the environmental movement and think deeply about how we care for the planet, not just for today but for future generations. One of […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe recently shared three ways faculty are using generative AI (GenAI) to help them handle the more administrative aspects of their roles — gleaned from ongoing research that culminates in our annual Faces of Faculty report. This comprehensive report explores the professional landscape, challenges, and opportunities facing today’s higher education faculty. Over the past few […]
Reading Time: 5 minutesAs an avid user of Cengage’s MindTap online learning platform for over 10 years, I have tried about every feature it has to offer. Through my role as Chair of English and Study Skills, I am constantly tracking student data and implementing new ways to improve performance measures. In recent years, I have relied heavily […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMelissa Reid, Department Chair at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, was concerned that students in her developmental math course were lacking critical support from her previous publisher and online learning platform, resulting in discouragingly low pass rate numbers. She was looking for more personalized support that would hopefully jumpstart her students on the pathway to success in […]
Reading Time: 6 minutesTell us a little bit about yourself and your background (current title, professional milestones, professional history, education, research works, hobbies, etc.) I am a Certified Medical Assistant with 39 years of industry and education experience combined. I worked in a family practice clinic for 10 years, emphasizing patient care while completing clinical and laboratory skills. […]
