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Part Two: Digital Nexus in Higher Education: Artificial Intelligence Impact on Today’s Educators

Posted on November 21, 2024 (December 18, 2024) by Shakia Riggins

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe following is part two of a two-part series, “Digital Nexus in Higher Education.” AI and higher ed: an intersection Educators’ concerns about maintaining classroom academic integrity in the face of technological advancements are very real. They must grapple with the challenge of detecting and preventing cheating, while still embracing the potential benefits that technology […]

Introducing WebAssign for Chemistry

Posted on November 19, 2024 (November 27, 2024) by Olivia Pan

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Reading Time: 3 minutesAre you looking for ways to improve your chemistry students’ online learning experience? We think it’s a great time to let you know that six new and revised chemistry titles are coming to WebAssign, our online learning platform used by over a million students each year in STEM courses. WebAssign provides students with comprehensive online […]

Back to the B.A.S.I.C.S.: Level Up Your Learners With AI

Posted on November 14, 2024 (January 23, 2025) by Adam Barragato

Reading Time: 7 minutesOn the surface it appears that the proliferation of AI in higher education presents itself as a unique challenge for the academy. However, if we look at past innovations in technology, we may find that the old saying, “The more things change, the more they stay the same” provides helpful insights. We may not remember […]

Learn IT, Work IT: Unlock Your Career Potential With Simulations vs. Sandbox Labs

Posted on November 12, 2024 (November 19, 2024) by Olivia Pan

Reading Time: 4 minutesHands-on experience is essential across critical career fields. Without it, the risks are real — a med student could jeopardize a patient’s life. A programmer might create software filled with bugs. A cybersecurity analyst could expose sensitive company data to breaches. No matter the industry, virtual environments like simulations and sandbox labs play a vital […]

At the Trailhead: The State and Future of AI in Higher Education

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Colleen Zajac

Reading Time: 2 minutesHigher education’s relationship with AI continues to evolve. Over the past two years, we’ve conducted research dedicated to understanding perceptions and use-cases for AI in higher education. Nearly 1,000 instructors shared their thoughts and experiences, telling us how AI impacts their teaching and students’ learning, and what AI can bring to higher education. Our white […]

Career Talk: The Heart of Teaching

Posted on October 29, 2024 (October 29, 2024) by Colleen Zajac

Career Talk Series Teachers in Classroom

Reading Time: 4 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 […]

Digital Nexus in Higher Education: Artificial Intelligence Impact on Academic Integrity

Posted on October 22, 2024 (January 13, 2025) by Shakia Riggins

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Reading Time: 2 minutesIn recent years, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have led to the development of sophisticated tools that students might misuse to cheat on assignments, exams, or other academic assessments. These generative AI (GenAI) tools can range from plagiarism detection software to automated essay generators or even chatbots designed to provide answers during exams. The connection […]

How to Use New Math Concept Videos in Your WebAssign Course

Posted on October 16, 2024 (October 24, 2024) by John Kennedy

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Reading Time: 3 minutesMath students love video content — it’s engaging, supports a variety of learning styles and helps them visualize complex concepts. With the help of eight passionate instructors, we added 80 new Concept Videos to WebAssign across College Algebra, Developmental Math and Liberal Arts Math courses. The new Concept Videos cover definitions and examples, demonstrating Math […]