Reading Time: 2 minutesAuthor: Dr. Jennifer Harrison, Warren Community College How culturally aware and sensitive are you? If you’re open to fully understanding what biases you may hold, I bet these past few years have probably been challenging. Perhaps these last few years have opened your eyes to the concerns of minorities in the United States. So, […]
Reading Time: 5 minutesAuthor: Jeffrey L. Bernstein, Department of Political Science, Eastern Michigan University As we learned once again in the 2020 election, polling is hard. The simple act of polling voters to determine their preferences, and then using those preferences to predict election results, seems more art than science. The polling industry is already asking, and […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIf the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that our education system has plenty of room to evolve and try new things. Students are able to grow and change through their courses. There’s nothing stopping universities and instructors from doing the same. Above all else, Cengage believes in the transformative power of education. That same […]
Reading Time: 6 minutesAs an educator, you know that building a quality learning experience goes beyond choosing a Math textbook, planning course topics and delivering them to your students. You also understand that each student enters your class with varying levels of preparation, confidence and motivation. So how can you best design your course to address all of the […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesBy: Kacy L. Michel, Ph.D. and CHES, Texas Christian University You never get a second chance to make a first impression. While somewhat true, the reality is that you only get a mere moment before a listener has decided to ask you on a second date, hire you, vote for you, etc. If you […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesAuthor: Corinne Hoisington, Professor of Information Systems Technology, Central Virginia Community College As the pandemic resets major work trends, company leaders are rethinking their workforce performance and experience strategies. If an employee is working from home or from the office, the company leaders want to be assured that they are proficient in Microsoft Office. […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesAuthor: Jessica Halperin, Sociology Professor, Metropolitan Community College – Maple Woods The sociological perspectives in Sociology are powerful tools used for discussion and analysis of society. They provide a framework as well as different lens for viewing the social world. The three major perspectives include conflict, structural functionalism and symbolic interaction. They’re the foundation […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesPublished: January 12, 2021 As the pandemic has impacted higher education, affordability has become an even greater focus. Many college students and families are dealing with financial constraints and are questioning if they can afford to pursue education. Students at Texas A&M University, where Chaitali Botcha is a junior and a Cengage Student Ambassador, […]
