Knowledge & Trends
Juggling Demands Distracts Today's Students From Learning According to Cengage Learning/Eduventures Study
Today's college students are juggling multiple demands and are also entering school lacking essential skills, which is significantly impacting their ability to study and focus, according to a survey released by Cengage Learning. The survey, entitled “Instructors and Students: Technology Use, Engagement and Learning Outcomes” and conducted by Eduventures, identifies a new generation of students and highlights pressures and obstacles hindering student success. This is the second Cengage Learning/Eduventures survey designed to uncover how educational technology impacts overall student engagement and learning outcomes.
For more information on the results, read the press release here. Click here for the complete survey results.
Engaging Today's Classroom Podcast Series
Cengage Learning's Engaging Today's Classroom podcast series explores how what's happening in today's fast-paced environment affects both what is taught and how it is taught in the classroom. Some of the country's top authors and instructors share their insights on everything from how students' attitudes towards particular courses have changed, to what resources they use in the classroom to keep students engaged, to their own thoughts on current events. Click here for more.
Debunking the Digital Native Myth: Higher Education Students Ask for More Support in Using Classroom Technology
A recent Cengage Learning/Eduventures study reveals educational technology use impacts student engagement and learning outcomes; more guidance, support and training needed. Click here to read more.
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Check out Cengage Learning's podcast series featuring interviews with leading authors and instructors sharing their thoughts and insights on student engagement.
