WebAssign Boosts Student Pass Rates in Developmental Math Course

WebAssign case study. Melissa Reid, Rowan Cabarus Community College

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMelissa Reid, Department Chair at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, was concerned that students in her developmental math course were lacking critical support from her previous publisher and online learning platform, resulting in discouragingly low pass rate numbers. She was looking for more personalized support that would hopefully jumpstart her students on the pathway to success in […]

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Q&A With Michelle Blesi, Author of Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies

A headshot of author Michelle Blesi next to the textbook cover for "Medical Assisting," 10th Edition.

Reading Time: 6 minutesTell us a little bit about yourself and your background (current title, professional milestones, professional history, education, research works, hobbies, etc.) I am a Certified Medical Assistant with 39 years of industry and education experience combined. I worked in a family practice clinic for 10 years, emphasizing patient care while completing clinical and laboratory skills. […]

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The Student Assistant: New GenAI Capabilities Supporting 1M+ Students

Title: Cengage Expands Gen-AI Powered Student Assistant

Reading Time: 2 minutesSince launching the Student Assistant in beta last year, we’ve been working with thousands of faculty and students to train it and bring a personalized learning experience to more students. So, what’s next for this GenAI-powered tool?  We’re taking it to the next level. Starting this fall 2025, the Student Assistant will become available to […]

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Blended and Hybrid Learning With MindTap

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Reading Time: 4 minutesWhether today’s educators are teaching in-person, online or somewhere in between, their dedication to students has remained stronger than ever, despite rapid changes within the space. And in recent years, we’ve seen advances in technology and an increased emphasis on flexible learning environments reshape the higher ed classroom, resulting in both blended and hybrid learning […]

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Harnessing Generative AI in Online Education: Opportunities and Challenges

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Reading Time: 3 minutesThe rapid advancements in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) are reshaping education, offering innovative tools for content creation, adaptive learning, and instructional strategies. GenAI models, such as ChatGPT, assist educators by generating structured lesson plans, assessments, and multimedia content, reducing workload and enhancing efficiency. These tools also support adaptive learning by personalizing content to match students’ […]

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A Deep Dive into MindTap for Anatomy and Physiology: Now With Visible Body

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Reading Time: 3 minutesStudents taking Anatomy and Physiology have many challenging and complex topics to navigate through. Some of the common areas where they may struggle include concept visualization, term memorization and learning how to apply their critical thinking skills within a real-world clinical setting. Let’s explore MindTap for Elizabeth Co’s “A&P” and examine its suite of interactive […]

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The Student Assistant: Through the Student Lens

A student uses the Student Assistant on their laptop.

Reading Time: 4 minutesYou first met our game-changing GenAI-powered Student Assistant in August 2024, and we’ve been keeping you up to date on all of the exciting developments ever since. We’ve told you how it helps personalize your students’ learning experience on a whole new level with content that’s specific to your course textbook — but now we […]

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Transform Learning With Accurate Networking Simulations

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Reading Time: 6 minutesToday, I want to talk about an innovative and exciting tool for teaching and learning the subject of computer networking. I’ve been teaching and learning the expansive subject of computer networking for more than 25 years at the community college level. I also write networking and operating system textbooks for Cengage. I’ve always wished there […]

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