Reading Time: 5 minutesMark P. Jones is a Professor of Political Science at Rice University In June of 2022, the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson overturned the two Supreme Court decisions, Roe v. Wade (1973) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992), which together had governed abortion policy in the United States for nearly […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs the chair of the Math Department, Melissa Reid had a hard time convincing her burned out faculty to invest time into learning a new online platform. But she also knew that outdated online tools put student success at risk. Reid found that the responsive customer service, reporting features, student resources and easy setup made […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesA WebAssign course pack is a set of ready-to-go assignments created specifically for your textbook. Most courses offer a standard course pack that makes the course-building process fast and easy, with prebuilt assignments that cover key learning objectives in each chapter. You can easily customize them to match the topics and rigor of your course. […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Statistical Analysis and Learning Tool (SALT) is a data analysis tool designed by statisticians. It helps you engage introductory students in data manipulation, analysis and interpretation without bogging them down in complex computations. SALT has been perfected through extensive partnerships with Statistics educators and in-class testing by both instructors and students. It’s a valuable […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesKristin McDonald is a professor and Associate Chair of Human Services and Sociology at Post University This article was updated on 1/26/2026. As the education landscape continues to shift, the demand to adopt online learning platforms is at an all-time high. Online learning provides students with the flexibility and self-paced options that they are seeking. […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesDr. Ashley Hall is an adjunct instructor at Abilene Christian University It’s no secret that communication skills are necessary for success in the workplace. Whether a person is sharing ideas, listening to feedback from others, composing a professional email or giving a presentation, communication skills are essential. Unfortunately, new graduates sometimes struggle to make […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesDonna Sue M. Shellman is a Program Coordinator and Instructor at Gaston College During the past few decades, my faculty role has changed quite a bit. In my first years of teaching, I used a printed textbook and paper tests in the classroom. Now, I use a learning management system (LMS) for all methods […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesDr. Ashley Hall is an adjunct instructor at Stephen F. Austin State University Maybe you’re like me and you find that your students easily get overwhelmed with all the information thrown their way. To help them focus their attention and better prepare for assignments or class discussions, I use eTextbook annotations. The ability to […]
