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Nontraditional Learning

I’m a Nontraditional Student: What I Wish My Professors Knew

Between 2005 and 2015, colleges and universities saw a 35% increase in the number of nontraditional students aged 25 to 34. By 2020, that figure is predicted to increase to 46%. Motivated...

I'm a Recent Grad

I’m A Recent Grad: Here’s What I Wish I Had Known as a Student

We know that when it comes to preparing students for the challenges they face after graduation, instructors are constantly on the lookout for new perspectives that can help empower their lessons. Considering...

Career Checklist: Assess Your Students’ Skills

Reading Time: < 1 minuteGetting a job: it’s top of mind for most soon-to-be graduates. However, to get that job, students need to enter the workforce with the skills employers want. But how closely are...

Women in Higher Education

Students Not Reading Your Syllabus? Try One That’s Accessible

This post originally appeared on BizCommBuzz. We’ve all had to stifle eye rolls when students ask about a due date or reading assignment, silently thinking IT’S ON THE SYLLABUS! But perhaps our students avoid...

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...

three students smiling

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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4 Ways Digital Learning Boosts Student Outcomes

Katie Montgomery is the Executive Manager of Marketing Content at Cengage. She’s got a passion for animal rescue and loves providing content to help make teaching life a little easier for faculty....

Teaching Trends

Affordability in Higher Education: It’s Only Half the Battle

Affordability is a topic on the forefront of everyone’s mind across higher education . For students, parents and institutions, the high rising costs of education is a serious and growing issue. Still,...

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