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.
Help Students Learn About Our World Through Creativity with Crayola
Creativity can bring joy and meaning into students’ educational experience, providing a way for students to express thoughts and feelings, explore the world around them, develop greater awareness, and cope with stress. What’s more, creativity is multidisciplinary and promotes thinking and problem-solving. Dive into dozens of creative activities that help kids to understand our world […]
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 […]
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 […]
Using Learn360 in the Classroom: Literacy Guide
This brief guide offers easy ways to support literacy using content readily available in the award-winning Learn360. Written by our K–12 Director of Product Segment and former elementary school educator Emily Ice, this helpful resource also illustrates how supplemental resources can impact student learning. Learn how you can use Learn360 to help students apply literacy skills and: Engage students with […]
Enhance In-Class Instruction with Digital Resources
8 Benefits of Digital Resources to Support Students and Teachers How can school leaders best support students and teachers? No magic fix exists, of course. But a vast body of research shows that one answer lies in intelligently deploying digital resources.
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, […]
Using Bloom’s Literature in the Classroom: Theme & Summary Guide
This brief guide provides ideas for using the award-winning Bloom’s Literature in the classroom. Written by Instructional Designer / former English teacher Waneta Hebert, this helpful resource offers easy ways to support the Theme & Summary literature modules using content readily available in Bloom’s Literature while also illustrating how supplemental resources can impact student learning. Learn how you can use Bloom’s Literature to […]
