Reading Time: < 1 minuteWith the high cost of tuition and living expenses, study abroad student, Qiyu Shu had to pass all of her courses the first time around. In addition to this financial stress, she—like so many other students—was faced with the shift to fully online learning mid-semester due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Like many students new […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDespite the rise in automation and technology in the workforce, employers are looking for candidates with “uniquely human skills” or soft skills—and these skills are in high demand. A survey of more than 650 employers and over 1,500 current and former college students was conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of Cengage. This survey revealed […]
Reading Time: 5 minutesAuthor: Helen Knowles, Associate Professor, State University of New York at Oswego Here’s a great open-ended question for stimulating student discussions, online or in the classroom. Should justices of the Supreme Court of the United States be issuing statements, close to a presidential election, that could be viewed as political rather than legal? The […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesA growth mindset isn’t just for the business world—applications in the classroom have critical implications for success, too. Carol Dweck’s research, summarized in her book, Mindset, shows how growth and fixed mindsets predict learning, especially in the face of challenges. Here’s an overview of the different types of mindsets, and how educators can foster growth […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesStarting off with courseware can be overwhelming. That’s why we polled our Faculty Partners to pick their brains about what resources and tips are musts for instructors new to courseware. Check out the tips they shared, bookmark this page and make a plan of action to ensure the start to your semester is setting you […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhether you’re a seasoned online instructor or beginning a remote course for the first time, you may have some questions about getting the most out of online learning for you and your students. With an estimated 97% of college students switching to online learning, mastering your course has never been more important (no pressure, right?). […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAmid the lingering impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, most college courses will continue to follow a remote or hybrid format. For educators teaching online, this means a continued focus on creating an engaging environment that offers some semblance of an in-person classroom, while also adapting and evolving to meet student needs and course objectives. If […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe use of open educational resources (OER) as primary courseware in higher education may triple over the next five years, according to a Cengage survey of more than 500 faculty members. Findings also revealed that the majority of current non-OER users would be open to using OER in their courses. “Being able to afford a […]
