Reading Time: 3 minutesMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to elevate conversations around mental wellbeing and reduce the stigma that surrounds it. In recognition, we’re sharing stories directly from students who are navigating the pressures and facing the challenges of higher ed life today. One of those students is Ruby Adamowicz, a sophomore at Isenberg School […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesLet’s be real — online teaching isn’t about dumping lecture notes into a learning system and calling it a day. If we want students to actually engage, grow and retain what we teach, we’ve got to meet them where they are with tools and strategies that turn passive screens into powerful learning spaces. This is […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs a computing professor with over 20 years of experience, I’m always searching for ways to continuously engage and motivate my students in the ever-changing educational landscape. In recent years, I’ve found that my students have a wide range of computer skill levels. I am continuously striving to ensure everyone has a positive experience. Incorporating […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesOur Career Talk Series invites faculty, former Cengage student ambassadors and Cengage employees to share their unique journeys into their current roles, highlighting the motivations that guided them. Each talk delves into the unexpected twists and turns that shaped their paths, offering valuable insights and lessons for students as they think about their own future […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly integrated into the world of business, with higher education being no exception. According to recent Cengage research, 92% of higher ed instructors and 83% of students say it’s important to include AI literacy in courses, partly because 84% of students believe AI skills proficiency is important for […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesEach year on April 22, Earth Day invites us to reflect on the beauty, complexity and fragility of our planet. It’s a time to appreciate the natural world, recognize the contributions of the environmental movement and think deeply about how we care for the planet, not just for today but for future generations. One of […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe recently shared three ways faculty are using generative AI (GenAI) to help them handle the more administrative aspects of their roles — gleaned from ongoing research that culminates in our annual Faces of Faculty report. This comprehensive report explores the professional landscape, challenges, and opportunities facing today’s higher education faculty. Over the past few […]
Reading Time: 5 minutesAs an avid user of Cengage’s MindTap online learning platform for over 10 years, I have tried about every feature it has to offer. Through my role as Chair of English and Study Skills, I am constantly tracking student data and implementing new ways to improve performance measures. In recent years, I have relied heavily […]
