Celebrate the Groundbreaking Voices of Classic Women Authors
We Honor the Enduring Importance and Influence of the Greatest Women Authors Our search statistics show that these women writers are among the most studied in the award-winning Bloom’s Literature database and are even more popular than contemporary best-sellers. Bloom’s Literature facilitates understanding of and critical thinking about these authors and many others. Look for these featured articles, sections, […]
Inspiring Women of Science & Technology: Yesterday and Today
According to the Department of Labor, there are expected to be more than 11.4 million STEM jobs by 2032. And job opportunities in STEM are expected to grow by 10.8 percent, which is faster than the average for all occupations. Yet, according to the American Association of University Women, women only make up about 28% […]
Four Keys to Using Issues & Controversies in Instruction
This brief guide provides ideas for using Issues & Controversies in instruction. Written by instructional designer and doctoral candidate Waneta Hebert, this resource offers simple suggestions to build students’ coherent understanding of contemporary issues using the content and tools readily available in Issues & Controversies while also illustrating how supplemental resources can impact student learning. Learn how you can […]
Four Keys to Using Films On Demand in Instruction
This brief guide provides ideas for using Films On Demand in instruction. Written by instructional designer and doctoral candidate Waneta Hebert, this resource offers simple suggestions on how you can use Films On Demand in your courses by: Engaging students with the power of choice Empowering students to explore their interests Elevating struggling students with additional support Extending high-achieving students to new heights
12 Benefits of Closed-Captioning and Transcripts in Education
Captions and transcripts help students with comprehension, accuracy, engagement, and the retention of information transmitted in course videos. They allow the learner to see, hear, and contextualize words and sentences simultaneously. This is especially important for English language learners and struggling readers but benefits all users.
Four Keys to Using Credo Reference in Instruction
This brief guide provides ideas for using Credo Reference in instruction. Written by instructional designer and doctoral candidate Waneta Hebert, this resource offers simple suggestions to support basic research instruction using the content and tools readily available in Credo Reference while also illustrating how supplemental resources can impact student learning. Learn how you can use Credo Reference to build confident researchers at […]
5 Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes That Are Still Relevant Today
Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most influential U.S. civil rights leaders of the 20th century. In honor of his birthday, we’ve chosen 5 quotes from his speeches and letters that still resonate with us today.
Avoid Disruption in eLearning with Adaptable Courseware
Providing valuable learning opportunities for so many different needs on campus can be challenging. Addressing language barriers, technical limitations, staff turnover, or changing educational requirements are difficult enough, but there are always other unexpected obstacles that surface throughout the year as well. How does the Infobase Upskilling and Micro credentialing Courseware help institutions navigate unexpected […]
See What the Most Studied Work of Literature Is in Your State
What were the most studied works of literature in the United States last year? Find your state on this colorful infographic—created from the award-winning Bloom’s Literature 2022 Usage Data—and see if you agree.
University Students Get the Technology and College-Life Tools They Need to Succeed
A private 4-year institution in Texas has been an Infobase Learning Cloud partner since 2016. Initially, this institution partnered with Infobase to satisfy their student technology training accreditation requirements. However, they soon realized that Infobase Learning Cloud was more than a solution to their immediate problem—it was a gateway to enhancing the college experience for […]
Learn More about Apprenticeships with Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center
Apprenticeship programs offer a wide range of opportunities to learn a specific skill and use it toward a new career. If you like learning by doing, an occupation with an apprenticeship might be for you. Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center’s advice and resources on apprenticeships provides the perfect starting point for anyone seeking to research, find, […]
Keene State College Helps First-Year Students Successfully Navigate the Research Process with Credo Reference
Keene State College in New Hampshire is helping first-year students learn and strengthen their research and writing skills with an effective peer-to-peer mentoring and instruction program centered around Credo Reference. We recently had the pleasure to speak with Elizabeth Dolinger, Information Literacy Librarian at Mason Library, Keene State College, to learn why this model has […]
