Cengage Infuse: A New Teaching Solution Built for You, by You

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Reading Time: 5 minutesKimberly Russell is vice president of research at Cengage   Research is central to every decision we make at Cengage. Research tells us the challenges, pain points, goals and desires of educators, students and administrators. It tells us what is on the horizon for higher education. Research tells us what learning materials are working well […]

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Student Perspective: Should You Use WebAssign for Exams?

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Reading Time: 5 minutesChaitali Botcha is a Cengage Student Ambassador and recent graduate of Texas A&M University. She is currently pursuing her master’s in medical science at the University of North Texas.   If your students are STEM majors like me, then chances are they have taken a math class or two throughout their college journey. At Texas […]

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Developing a Conceptual Understanding of Calculus With WebAssign [GUIDE]

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Reading Time: 3 minutesCalculus is at the heart of a STEM education. It’s not simply a course for students to get through, but rather a foundation on which they’ll build their future careers. To help develop your students’ conceptual understanding in this essential course, WebAssign offers innovative, engaging exercises for Calculus. In this blog, we break down WebAssign […]

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Addressing Readiness Gaps in Precalculus With WebAssign [GUIDE]

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Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen students enter a precalculus course, their knowledge and study skills can vary greatly. To help overcome these prerequisite gaps and prepare your students for success, WebAssign offers resources that you can use in your course all semester long. In this blog, we break down the WebAssign features that can help students overcome readiness gaps […]

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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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