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Digital Learning Platforms. Spotlight on: The benefits of digital learning platforms
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5-Aug-2022
In Winter 2021, Pearson surveyed 749 learners and 72 instructors in STEM and business/economics courses in an effort to understand their perceptions and expectations when using a digital learning platform in quantitative courses. These learners and instructors were general users of digital learning platforms including Pearson products such as MyLab and Mastering.
Pearson’s Efficacy and Learning team reviewed six of the top OER competitors and evaluated Pearson’s strengths against each of these offerings. Through this work we found that Pearson excels with supporting instructors and helping students achieve personalized outcomes.
Mastering Engineering educator study summarizes published research paper findings
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Mark Andersland, Associate Professor
University of Iowa
14-Jun-2018
Iowa conducted a study comparing a student-centered, flipped classroom to a lecture-based, traditional classroom. Results indicated that students in the student-centered section were significantly more engaged and achieved higher learning outcomes than students in the lecture-based section.
Spotlight on Mastering Implementation: How can cheating on Mastering homework be addressed?
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1-Apr-2018
What best practices should be implemented to address cheating? How can you implement homework to motivate students to work the problems themselves? This spotlight includes research-based strategies designed to provide guidance to educators when needed.
Spotlight on Mastering Implementation: What if exam scores aren't reflective of homework scores?
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1-Apr-2018
If correlations between required Mastering homework scores and exam performance are not strong, first try to understand why. The initial thought may be that students are cheating on homework. While that can be the case, it is not the only reason that can happen as demonstrated by the examples shared in this spotlight.
Spotlight on Mastering Implementation: How can students be held accountable for coming to class prepared?
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1-Apr-2018
Find out how instructors can implement pre-lecture assignments in Mastering to prepare for class. Said one educator, "Since adoption of Mastering Biology and implementation of pre-lecture homework assignments, students are noticeably more engaged during lectures, and classes are more interactive.”
How can requiring Mastering benefit your students? Find out how three institutions implemented Mastering Engineering to improve student engagement and preparedness for increased course success.
Special Interest Article on Active Learning: Engaging Distracted Students in the Classroom
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1-Dec-2017
Do you struggle with students who are more focused on their tablets than what’s happening in the classroom? Do you see students with a death grip on their phones trying to sneak glances as you lecture? Do you feel like you are competing with a digital device for a student’s attention? This article discusses active learning strategies to address those issues, along with examples of how instructors have implemented Mastering and Learning Catalytics as part of a redesign to more active learning.
Special Interest Article on Planning Your Technology Implementation
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1-Dec-2017
Research demonstrates that technology-enhanced instruction can both increase student learning outcomes and lead to greater efficiencies in costs and other resources. As more instructors adopt educational technology, it is important that they understand how to implement the technology to achieve their desired goals.
Mastering Engineering educator study investigates homework copying at Texas Tech
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Ameri Gurley
Texas Tech University
15-Jun-2017
After adopting Mastering Engineering, the instructor implemented best practices to minimize cheating and to encourage students to view and use homework as a tool for learning rather than as a way to get course credit.
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