Mental Health - The Cengage Blog

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The Importance of Self-Care for Instructors

Kiersten Baughman is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Valley City State University Self-care should never be put on the back burner, especially for educators. It can often feel as though...

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Mindfulness for Students: Developing Skills for Success

Beth Ryan is an Associate Professor of Instruction for Columbia College Chicago in the Business and Entrepreneurship department. Students arrive on college campuses with technical knowledge and skills, yet they are...

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Technology and Social Isolation: Minimizing the Impact on Students

Dr. Ashley Hall is an adjunct instructor at Abilene Christian University Ding. Buzz. Whoosh. Vibrate. These are just a few of the sounds that draw our attention away from whatever we...

Sandy Keeter Pandemic Teaching Lessons

Teaching Lessons Learned from the Pandemic

Sandy Keeter is a Professor in the Information Technology Department at Seminole State College in Florida. What a year to remember! We may not know what lies ahead, but we can...

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Lost that Loving Feeling? 5 Tips to Reclaim Your Passion for Teaching

Dr. Ashley Hall is an experienced business educator with a passion for leadership development Most instructors begin their career in education wide-eyed, full of enthusiasm and joy. The idea of connecting...

The Benefits of a Growth Mindset & Dangers of a Fixed Mindset

Bailey Hull is a writer at Cengage. She’s passionate about equitable education, cozy soups and improv comedy. When it comes to fostering eager learners in your classroom, encouraging a growth mindset...

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Filling Your Well: 3 Tips for Self-Care

Carrie Grace is a former teacher turned motivational speaker I think that we can all agree that this past year and a half has involved many challenges, canceled plans, endless pivoting...

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How to Combat Professor Burnout [eBook]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWith the ever-changing needs of classrooms adding on to an already intense workload, the risk of professor burnout is real. With new stressors, more responsibilities and higher expectations, the pandemic intensified...

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