MindTap

MindTap and Cengage support upgrade Psychology professor’s confidence in digital technology.

Digital Learning, Done Better

Social Psychology Professor Carmon Hicks makes student interaction the focus of class time at Indiana’s Ivy Tech Community College, so it’s logical that she’d want to promote interactivity outside of class, too. Hicks’ experience with another company’s digital product was so negative that she stopped using it midway through the term. Now she’s using MindTap from Cengage, and she and her students are more than content. In fact, all but two students got an A or B on the midterm, and Hicks is effusive in Read More…

MindTap makes a world of difference for reading-averse students in an online global issues course.

Course Understanding and Grades Lift with MindTap

“My students don’t read!” Sound familiar? Professor Crystal Garrett faced this common but vexing challenge in her online global issues course at Perimeter College at Georgia State University. Students who didn’t read couldn’t understand and think critically about the subject matter—contemporary global problems with no easy solutions. Fortunately, Garrett found a teaching and learning solution in MindTap interactive activities. “MindTap forces students to read, and brings in real world information in a way that compels them to synthesize Read More…

Applied exercises in MindTap prepare future business professionals at California State Polytechnic Institute to think like managers.

MindTap Powers Complex Learning

Students in Professor Rhonda Rhodes’ capstone strategic management course at Cal Poly Pomona are on a path to careers in business. One of Rhodes’ tasks is to teach them that some problems have more than one answer. But when it came to selecting MindTap, the decision was clear. “I’ve never had service like this,” she says. “And MindTap is unlike anything I’ve ever used.” Her students apparently agree. “On my exit survey, 89% of my students said they liked Read More…

Sociology professor tailors students’ learning experience and captures their interest with MindTap.

Addressing Unique Student Needs with MindTap

Professor Laurie Linhart considers herself tech savvy and likes to stay ahead of the curve. She also likes to tailor her sociology course materials at Des Moines Area Community College with additional resources that illustrate key concepts. MindTap makes it a snap. “I’ve customized the student learning path with additional readings and YouTube clips,” she says. “Other digital products I’ve used don’t have the flexibility to include materials from outside sources.” Linhart also likes MindTap Analytics, which enable her to see how Read More…

Time management is a challenge for Rosemary La, who works part-time and is a full-time student at California State Polytechnic Institution in Pomona, California.

How MindTap Empowered Study

Fortunately, MindTap from Cengage boosted Rosemary’s learning efficiency in an online nutrition course. With MindTap, Rosemary could read her ebook and do coursework whenever and wherever. Plus, the dashboard kept her on track by showing upcoming assignments and due dates. “MindTap made me a more confident learner by helping me become more of an independent learner,” she says. “Although the traditional professor/student interaction is a great way to learn, using MindTap helped Read More…

Kimberly Elizabeth Lyons, returning to college after a three year break, has an “awesome” experience using the MindTap Mobile App to study Business Law.

Challenge

A returning student new to online courses, Kimberly previously felt unmotivated to learn, and was nervous about being back in college.

Solution

MindTap for Business Law

Result

MindTap interactive resources made learning fun, boosting Kimberly’s engagement and confidence. The iPhone app enabled her to study on the subway, while the Print feature mimicked the familiarity of printed text pages.

Read about Kimberly’s awesome experience using MindTap for Business Law

Neha Parikh, a freshmen at Arizona State University studying Nutrition, builds her confidence studying with MindTap for Nutrition.

Challenge

A Kinesiology major aiming to be an osteopathic doctor, Neha wanted effective resources to help her retain course content.

Solution

MindTap for Nutrution

Result

MindTap videos demonstrated interpersonal interactions that the student will likely face in her profession, and helped her remember and apply what she learned; quizzes aided test preparation and built confidence — and she aced the course.

 

Read Neha’s story of success using MindTap for Nutrition

Jeff Jacobs, a Junior at Liberty University, had been skeptical about digital learning products before he tried MindTap for U.S. History. MindTap kept Jeff organized, motivated and definitely made him more confident in course material.

Student Success Story

Challenge: Jeff was annoyed by previous digital experiences, and indifferent about studying in the course Solution: MindTap for U.S. History Result: MindTap offered convenient access to course materials and study tools in one place; Progress App motivated Jeff to work harder to beat the class average. He got an A.

Learn how Jeff got motivated to study and succeed with MindTap for U.S. History

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Dicari Henry, a Junior at Houston Community College, had a deeper, richer Economics learning experience using the interactive tools and features of MindTap for Microeconomics.

Student Success Story

Challenge: Dicari, an economics novice, needed extra help outside of class to grasp unfamiliar concepts

Solution: MindTap for Microeconomics

Result: The MindTap interactive eBook, problem-solving videos, Concept Clips, Aplia homework with guidance for wrong answers and adaptive test prep helped Dicari not only learn effectively, but earn an A.

Read how Dicari mastered economics with MindTap

Victoria Costner, a Freshman at East Carolina University, used MindTap for Political Science for her class and credits the platform with helping her learn how to study.

Student Success Story

Challenge: Victoria, a Political Science student has trouble focusing on lectures in class, and sometimes misses key points

Solution: MindTap for Political Science

Result: MindTap provides “perfect study utensils”: highlighted key points from the instructor, StudyHub for creating study guides to prep for tests and a mobile app for reviewing on the go.

Read Victoria’s story