Reading Time: 3 minutesDr. Ashley Hall is an adjunct instructor at Abilene Christian University In a recent poll, Cengage found that 36% of instructors are concerned with the burnout and mental health of students. College has always been stressful, but as the world enters the third year of a global pandemic, the pressures have only escalated. While […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesDr. Billi Bromer is a Professor of Education at Brenau University My top ten tips on how to develop grit in students evolve from many of Angela Duckworth’s ideas, and from many years of teaching non-traditional college students. Angela Duckworth explains grit as, “passion and perseverance for very long-term goals. Grit is sticking with […]
Reading Time: 9 minutesWe sat down with I&D advocate, Edgar Meyer to explore the importance of fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion in education. Learn more here in our Q&A. What are your favorite ways to promote diverse and inclusive learning environments? There are several ways I enjoy promoting inclusivity in the classroom. It is essential to […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe benefits of group work in higher education are backed by research. It enhances student learning, engagement and overall success. If you’re seeking innovative ways to implement group work in your course, WebAssign offers opportunities for your students to connect and collaborate in multiple ways. Here are three easy steps to help you deliver effective […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesMarcella Kelly is a Business Professor at Santa Monica College and Cengage author Now more than ever, finding engaging Introduction to Business discussion questions can feel trying. After two years of a global pandemic, many of us have noticed that students seem reluctant to participate in discussions. This has led to awkward dead air […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesKarla Swanson is an Associate Professor of CIT and Department Chair at Navarro College. Do you find yourself struggling in your Learning Management System (LMS)? Have you simply copied your course semester after semester? Are you scared to redesign your course and not sure where to start? Do your students feel overwhelmed and just […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesJody Small is an Emmy Award-winning writer-producer who films stories about students and educators at community colleges and universities around the country. For college students who graduated during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, searching for a job had more than its fair share of challenges. Many students missed out on a valuable year […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesAnitre Bell is the Student Athlete Academic Liaison at The Community College of Beaver County. Being a student athlete isn’t always easy. On their end, balancing school, sports, and life can be taxing. But one thing us educators (and our student athletes) must remember is that they are, first and foremost, still students. As […]
