4 Ways to Get What You Need from Your Administration

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Reading Time: 2 minutesDr. Ashley Hall is an adjunct instructor in the Rusche College of Business at Stephen F. Austin State University   Working with administration can be a challenge. Whether you’re requesting funding for something, proposing a new idea, or seeking input on a challenging situation, faculty can have a wide range of experiences when it comes […]

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What Black History Month Means to Me

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Reading Time: 2 minutesShaloun Mims is a student at The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and a Cengage student ambassador   Throughout my academic journey, the meaning of Black History Month has changed tremendously. As an African American student, I spent my early years engulfing myself in the stories of trailblazers like Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Frederick Douglass. […]

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The Pros and Cons of Grading on a Curve [eBook]

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteJohn Kennedy is a writer at Cengage who wants to help make teaching and learning easier for everyone. When he isn’t writing, he’s likely strumming a guitar, revving up a motorcycle or taking in a nice view.   Grading on a curve—a practice that involves adjusting students’ scores on an exam or assignment—stirs up a […]

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Preparing Students for a Virtual Workplace

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Reading Time: 3 minutesNick K. Gera, JD, MBA, MPP is a doctor of Education student in the Higher Education Leadership program at The University of Texas at Austin   While remote work has been around for many years, the acceleration of remote work has amplified since the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Louisiana State University (LSU), “As jobs requiring […]

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Managing Multiple Modalities? Your Peers Have Your Back

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Reading Time: 2 minutesColleen Zajac is a Senior Copywriter at Cengage with a zest for learning. She loves rock climbing, mountain biking and coffee—not necessarily in that order.   The last few years have caused a major shift in higher ed. Colleges and universities everywhere have adapted to a new world of teaching and learning. Multiple modalities are […]

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Using Educational Escape Games to Teach and Engage Students

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Reading Time: 4 minutesLisa Heller Boragine is a department chair and a tenured associate professor of Communication. She is a member of the board of directors of the North American Simulation and Gaming Association (NASAGA)   Chances are you’ve heard of escape rooms. Perhaps you’ve even played one with your family or friends. A typical scenario is where […]

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How WebAssign Implemented an “Anti-Cheating” Initiative

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Reading Time: 3 minutesDamayanti C. is a former associate web content editor at Cengage   Cheating has always been an issue with students, causing educators to create unique strategies to try and outsmart them. Creating different versions of homework assignments, using cover sheets and separating desks are some of the ways teachers discourage cheating in the classroom. But […]

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Time-Saving Tips for Creating Effective Lesson Plans

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Reading Time: 5 minutesBlake Fetty is a Lecturer of Spanish at the University of Central Oklahoma   Every teacher must face this conundrum on a regular basis, especially towards the beginning of their career: “How can I create engaging and effective lesson plans for my students without dedicating an inordinate amount of my time to lesson planning?” In […]

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