Instructors Turned Digital Insiders
Take it from these instructors: even a digital newbie can transform into a digital native.
Explore tips that enabled their digital course mastery.
Do a Little & Go a Long Way
“Start small; do not be overwhelmed with too much digital at once. Choose one or two new digital tools or apps to try. Once you and your students are comfortable with those, add on additional ones. For example, when using MindTap, I recommend starting with notes and highlights within the text and StudyHub (study guides both you and your students can create)!”
–Jenny Billings, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
ENRICHED LEARNING: 75% of students claimed technology used in their courses enriched their learning experiences.1
Put the Solution in “Learning Solution”
“Don’t use technology for the sake of technology. Diagnose a pain point of instruction in your classroom. Then, consider using technology as a way to manage it. Ultimately, use what will make a difference for the challenges you face.”
–Audrey Wick, Blinn College
Require Now, See Results Later
“Make it mandatory and worth 15 - 20% of a final grade. Students have to understand that you value it and it counts. It has to be part of their final grade for them to take it seriously and each semester I tell my students it works! On our campus, students generally earn a letter grade higher with MindTap!”
–Sherri Singer, Alamance Community College
BETTER GRADES: 88% of students surveyed feel they could earn better grades using digital, interactive course materials compared to traditional print materials.2
Learn from Your Peers
“Connect with a Faculty Partner. Ask, ‘How do you use digital to help your students succeed?’ Learning how others achieved student success can significantly cut down on the frustrating trial and error and learning curve!”
–Eugene Matthews, Park University
Start Smart
Know your way around your digital platform with user guides, how-to videos and more.
