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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesDaisy Annan is a Financial Economics major at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County For a student, the educational leap between high school and higher education is quite significant. Teachers create multiple college readiness activities and courses that fail to achieve their purpose: to prepare students for higher education. In high school, students study […]
