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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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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