How I Built a More Flexible Course for My Students

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Reading Time: 3 minutesTanya Mosley is an Information Technology instructor at Chattahoochee Technical College   It has been a challenging two years since the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted the lives of everyone, including students and the education industry. While provisions were made for most of the 2020 school year allowing students a lot of flexibility for completing coursework, 2021 […]

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Using Cloud Computing in IT Education

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Reading Time: 4 minutesJill West is an author and instructor at Georgia Northwestern Technical College   Cloud computing is not only revolutionizing IT, but also IT education. You might have heard the statement, “Cloud is just using someone else’s computer.” While this statement contains a kernel of truth, it’s not entirely accurate. Many of the principles we’ve learned […]

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Understanding Student Privacy and Protecting Their Information

Understanding Student Privacy and Protecting Their Information

Reading Time: 4 minutesSandy Keeter is a Professor in the Information Technology Department at Seminole State College in Florida.    The U.S. Department of Education is committed to protecting student privacy by enforcing laws such as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) that give students control over their educational records. Schools, faculty, and staff are required […]

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The Importance of Self-Care for Instructors

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Reading Time: 4 minutesKiersten Baughman is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Valley City State University   Self-care should never be put on the back burner, especially for educators. It can often feel as though all your responsibilities begin the moment our alarms go off, then continue nonstop. But the adage that you can’t pour from an empty […]

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Course Organization Is Key to a Successful Online Course for this Biology Instructor and Her Students

Course Organization is Key to a Successful Online Course for This Biology Instructor and Her Students

Reading Time: 2 minutesHear from Instructor Sonja Stampfler of Kellogg Community College on how the new, improved MindTap for Biology helped her successfully navigate student challenges through the Covid-19 pandemic.   What is the biggest challenge you face as an educator today? The COVID-19 pandemic opened a new chapter of challenges in my Biology course. The biggest of […]

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Should Faculty Be Concerned with Student Retention?

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Reading Time: 4 minutesJake Stanford is the Department Head for Business Management and an Associate Professor of Business at Chattanooga State Community College.   Here’s a heated topic of discussion: Should faculty be concerned with student retention? Let’s all pull out our boxing gloves and get ready for the fight! Are you team faculty or team administration? Is […]

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Fostering Collaboration with Colleagues for Student Success

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Reading Time: 3 minutesCourtney Pham is a Senior Instructor in the College of Business at Missouri State University   It took me a while to realize how fostering collaboration with my colleagues could lead to better outcomes for both instructors and students. For a long time, I assumed that an individualistic mindset was the best path to success. […]

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How Cengage Infuse Was Built with Human-Centered Design

How Cengage Infuse Was Built with Human-Centered Design

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhile you’re juggling different courses and your students’ needs, the last thing you need to worry about is figuring out how to use an entirely new online learning solution. That’s where Cengage Infuse comes in. Cengage Infuse is an online course solution that enables instructors to integrate all their course content in one place without […]

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