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Professional Development

Developing a Personal Brand In and Out of the Classroom

Personal brand is a buzzword used across industries and accompanied by a variety of definitions. Historically, the term “branding” has been used to describe how companies and products differentiate themselves from their...

Making the Digital Leap Simple Institution-Wide: Community College Leadership Speak Out

Making the Digital Leap Simple Institution-Wide: Community College Leadership Speak Out

Author: Stephen Thomas While the affordability issue in higher education is nothing new, it is often considered a problem exclusive to four-year institutions. According to recent studies however, this is not the...

Career Readiness

Career Readiness: What’s Working and What’s Not

It’s no secret that today’s students are enrolling in college for a simple reason—better jobs. However, instructors have a lot on their plates. Between lesson planning, grading and ensuring students possess the...

Teaching Trends

Cramming Works as a Learning Strategy (and What You Should Do About It)

In recent years, multiple cognitive scientists have published books aimed at translating learning research into practical, validated study strategies for teachers and students that enhance learning. The trend began with Make It...

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Beyond Tradition: Understanding the Students in Your Classroom Today

Like stressing over finals, lots of things remain a tradition in college—but your students aren’t one of them. Since 1996, student populations have shifted from the fresh-out-of-high-school, full-time-attendee who celebrates dorm life...

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Gender Discrimination in the Classroom and Beyond [INFOGRAPHIC]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteKatie Montgomery is the Executive Manager of Marketing Content at Cengage Female students in higher education face unique challenges compared to their male peers. From perceived bias in certain majors...

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Gender Bias: The Class Your Students Didn’t Sign Up For

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhen the topic of gender discrimination arises, most people assume we’re talking about females because, more often than not, we are. Unfortunately, today’s college campuses are anything but immune. According to...

Women in Higher Education

Tips for a Successful Start to the Semester

Facing a new course or classroom can be nerve-racking, no matter how prepared you are. You know the content, the lesson plans, the syllabus—but even the most tenured instructors might still experience...

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