Reading Time: 5 minutesDr. Kathryn J. Moland, PMP, is the Director of Distance Education at Surry Community College I began teaching in the early 1990s by happenstance. I recall working as an IT professional when a colleague who taught part-time at a local college contacted me because the college needed someone to teach a new class about […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesAnitre Bell is a College Success Facilitator and Instructor at Community College of Beaver County Black history extends far beyond a single month—and it should be taught as such. Posting a portrait of Martin Luther King Jr. with a caption that reads “Happy Black History Month” is not a substitute for teaching a holistic […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesDr. Jenny Billings is a faculty member at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College I like being organized. The StudyHub feature in MindTap helps me be just that. With three tiles to collect sharable content, I am easily able to create study guides for my students. The StudyHub app collects the notes, highlights, and bookmarks that I […]
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 […]
