31/12/2023
Let’s celebrate instructors’ and students’ growth this year.
And get ready to embrace a fresh start to learning in 2024!
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Let’s celebrate instructors’ and students’ growth this year.
And get ready to embrace a fresh start to learning in 2024!
This 11/23, we’re grateful that mathematician Leonardo Bonacci introduced Europe to the Fibonacci sequence over 800 years ago.
Of course, we’re also thankful for hardworking instructors and students!
Feeling spooked October is already over? Treat yourself today for all the progress you’ve made this semester.
Celebrate with the launch of College Physics, the first fully adaptive courseware for algebra-based physics. Alta targets personal knowledge gaps and lacking critical foundational skills, including math. Join us for a product demonstration and a discussion with Wiley's Director of Educational AI. Register here: https://ow.ly/bo9S50Q17BU
Research indicates that student readiness is a growing challenge that instructors across all disciplines are facing in the classroom.
As we noted in our recent guide, there are many factors impacting student preparedness in higher education, including: academic readiness, mindset, lifestyle adjustment, and the soft skills gap.
Knewton Alta’s adaptive technology can help level the playing field for students entering a course that requires a wide variety of prerequisite skills by filling in knowledge gaps based on each student’s individual needs.
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According to our new Student Preparedness Guide, many students struggle to adjust to college courses early in their academic careers. Research indicates that offering increased flexibility can increase student success.
Check out our full guide to learn more!
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Are your students sometimes lacking the motivation needed to succeed in your course? According to our new Student Preparedness Guide, instructors and students alike find it difficult to stay motivated when they feel like they're stuck in an answer-driven mindset.
Check out our full guide to find strategies for engaging students and developing a growth mindset.
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Are your students facing early struggles in your course? According to instructors in our new Student Preparedness Guide, one contributing factor is the lack of academic readiness.
Check out our full guide to find strategies for addressing this missing foundational knowledge.
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We asked instructors what factors contribute to students’ early struggles in their college courses. You can find these insights, combined with Wiley’s primary research and third-party studies, in our new Student Preparedness Guide — And discover effective strategies to use in your classroom.
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To mark International Women in Engineering Day today, we brought together a group of engineering colleagues to discuss their professional journeys, the challenges they and other women face in the field, and how to inspire more girls and women to become engineers. Check it out here:
To mark Women in Engineering Day, a group of our esteemed engineering colleagues discussed how to inspire women to enter the field.
Would you like to have a voice in the development of teaching and learning materials for the higher education Math and Statistics community? Consider joining Wiley’s Math and Statistics Advisory Panel. We are bringing together instructors and administrators to help shape our products and services. Panel members will earn a $50 eGift card of their choice for every 6 points received.
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While Math and Statistics Awareness Month is almost over, the value you bring to your students' learning is never-ending. ❤️
Hungarian sculptor and architecture professor Erno Rubik invented the puzzle game which involves concepts such as group theory and permutation algorithms. Can you solve it?
The birthday paradox states that in a group of 23 people, there's over 50% chance that two people share the same birthday (due to probability theory).
The world's first computer programmer? Augusta Byron developed an algorithm for generating Bernoulli numbers from Charles Babbage's Analytic Engine, forming the basis of modern computer design.
But still…someone's gotta win. 😉
Join us on Thursday, April 20 at 1pm ET to discover active learning techniques for empowering your introductory statistics students.
Register here: http://ow.ly/8JcT50NIc1q
In the 1960s, the Black women who served as "human computers" at what is now NASA made space travel possible. Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson, to name a few, were featured in the 2016 film Hidden Figures.
How do instructors combat student use of ? Experts explore in our NEW on-demand webinar. One instructor described it as the "only webinar that gave many specific types of authentic assessments to use in courses to combat some of this." We agree! Watch now: http://ow.ly/wVTm50Nqb3J
We hope your Pi Day captures the beauty of teaching and learning mathematics.
Last chance! Join us TODAY, March 8, at 10 am PT / 1pm ET for a LIVE Q&A with academic integrity experts on the impact of artificial intelligence. Join by registering: http://ow.ly/qQwT50N1oi0
Artificial intelligence has officially entered the higher ed group chat. The rise of easily accessible artificial intelligence tools brings issues of academic integrity to the forefront for instructors. How can educators ensure academic integrity in their course and cope with new cheating methods? T...
o Students or bots? 🤖 We’re exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on academic integrity and how instructors can cope in this new world. Ask questions live and hear from experts like Andrew Jones, Director of AI at Wiley Register today! http://ow.ly/h6BT50N1obm
Artificial intelligence has officially entered the higher ed group chat. The rise of easily accessible artificial intelligence tools brings issues of academic integrity to the forefront for instructors. How can educators ensure academic integrity in their course and cope with new cheating methods? T...
How can educators cope with new cheating methods created by ? Join a discussion on March 8 with experts like Dr. David Rettinger, Ph.D. Register now: http://ow.ly/YMFC50N1nRC
is rapidly increasing in , creating new challenges for instructors. Join us March 8 to discuss with experts like Smita Bakshi, SVP & GM of Academic Learning at Wiley and zyBooks Co-Founder. Register: http://ow.ly/jnI650N1nXc
Who’s afraid of ? 🐺 On March 8, dive into the impact of on with academic integrity experts. Learn more & register: http://ow.ly/7Tbu50N1nu4
See how our powerful adaptive technology stands apart from the competition by empowering instructors and students with personalized learning at scale. View our comparison chart here: http://ow.ly/enbW50MNHs4
Now more than ever, students need access to high-quality, affordable course materials to ensure they have the best shot at success. Knewton Alta meets those needs with accessible, affordable, and adaptive courseware that provides students with the support they need at the moment they need it. View our comparison chart here: http://ow.ly/mLim50MM8mS
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Academic rigor, reporting, accessibility, affordability – there’s a lot to consider when evaluating courseware. That’s why we asked instructors who use Knewton Alta what crucial questions they asked—or wish they’d asked—when considering which courseware to adopt.
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How do instructors combat student use of #artificialintelligence? Experts explore in our NEW on-demand webinar. One instructor described it as the "only webinar that gave many specific types of authentic assessments to use in courses to combat some of this." We agree! Watch now: http://ow.ly/wVTm50Nqb3J
You've likely heard of adaptive learning. Maybe You've tried adaptive learning. But have you experienced it the way it was meant to be? Check out this quick teaser to learn how Knewton Alta's best-in-class adaptive experience can take your students to another level! Get a personalized demonstration today! http://ow.ly/PG8f50IcW0e #adaptive #knerd #highered #mastery
No Way! Knewton Alta, at no charge, for your developmental math courses? It’s true – we’re offering our best in-class adaptive courseware at no charge for developmental math programs. Now more than ever, students need access to high-quality, affordable course materials to ensure they have the best shot at success! That's why our Foundations of Mathematics course will be available at no cost for institutions that adopt Knewton Alta for a developmental and gateway math sequence! We swear it’s true! Learn more about this offer here! http://ow.ly/FKLh50HGO7u #Equity #knerd #Adaptive
Check out our FREE Math Skills refresher course! Are you (or your students)struggling with basic math skills? Could you benefit from a personalized path to refresh your own areas of weakness? For learners who need foundational math support outside of their class experience, a pre-built Knewton Alta Foundations of Math, Self-Study course will be available at no charge for any learner, regardless of where they’re at in their journey, to master foundational math concepts at their own pace. That’s right: NO CHARGE for ANY LEARNER! 😃 Let’s work together to break these barriers to success! Access this FREE Self-Study Course Now! http://ow.ly/KnsF50HGKwT #adaptive #knerd #KnewtonAlta #Math
The Holiday season means Chemistry fun facts from your favorite Knerds! Take your well-deserved relaxation time, but chemical compounds are still hard at work for you during your celebration. #HappyHolidays #Knewton #Alta #Chemistry #FunFacts
As we head into the Holidays, it's important to give yourself permission to RELAX and come back re-energized for the new semester. Here are 3 quick tips to help! 1: Protect your time 2: Fill the well 3: Remember that you don't have to do ALL the things It's okay to focus on YOU 😉 #selfcare #selfcarehacks #knerd
With increased focus on grades, it’s easy to lose sight of the bigger picture – student learning. Join Dr. Becky Moening for this Knerd Tip as she discusses the importance of being “wrong”, and how she implements a growth mindset with students in her classroom. Have you followed our “Get Knerdy” Podcast yet? Check it out on your preferred podcast provider! http://ow.ly/XYhx50GYwE0 #GetKnerdy #KnerdTips #KnewtonAlta
Happy Thanksgiving! In true Knerd fashion, we couldn't resist sharing some interesting facts about turkey Day! From all of us, enjoy a day full of great food and great company! #Thanksgiving #HappyTurkeyDay #Family
Raise your beakers to closing out a successful (day before) Mole Day! A special message from Dr. Shawn Shields to all of you, and to all her colleagues. If you missed out, check out her Knewton Alta discussion from our post earlier today (1:00 PM EST). And of course, if you want to see Knewton Alta for yourself, sign up for a personalized demonstration here - http://ow.ly/VSMn50GuDXM #NationalChemistryWeek, #MoleDay, #KnewtonAlta #Knerd
FREE WEBINAR ALERT! Watch below as Dr. Shawn Shields, Professor of Chemistry at Germanna Community College, discusses how adaptive mastery-based learning through Knewton Alta is: 1. An engaging learning experience 2. Pushes her students to achieve more 3. Beneficial for instructors in so many ways! Watch Below! Want to check out Knewton Alta for yourself? Sign up for a personalized demonstration here - http://ow.ly/BZ4Q50GuEo4 #NationalChemistryWeek, #MoleDay, #KnewtonAlta #Knerd
Welcome to (Pre) Mole Day - the day we celebrate innovation in Chemistry classrooms across the world! CONTEST ALERT: How have you innovated your chemistry classroom? 1. Comment throughout the day (until 6:02 PM EST) with what activities you've implemented (pick the best ones!) 2. We'll put all entries in a "hat" and pick three. 3. Those three picks will receive a Knewton Alta tote bag stuffed with a Knerd mask, hat, and shirt. Cheers to a happy Friday! We're ready to hear from you! #NationalChemistryWeek, #MoleDay, #KnewtonAlta #Knerd #Mastery
Did you miss our first episode of "Knerd Tips!" last week? Maybe Podcasts aren't your thing? Don't worry, you can still hear Dr. Becky Moening's bite-sized strategies and tips for success in the classroom! In this Knerd Tip, Becky dares you to try something new this semester! Check out this quick video! And be sure to comment with your own tips for success!
Twenty years later, we honor those men and women who lost their lives on 9/11, as well as those who stepped up to help. We will never forget. #PatriotDay #9/11
To students, instructors, and Knerds from all walks of life - we just wanted to wish you a Happy Higher Education Day! #NationalHigherEducationDay
Free math help for your students is only a couple of clicks away! Right now, we're offering our Knewton Alta Foundations of Math self-study course free to anyone, anytime. Try it out for yourself at no charge! http://ow.ly/BrmT50ExJLK #MathMonday #Knewton #Math #Learning #StudentSuccess
Have you heard the term Brave Space? This week we explored this and more in our webinar on Fostering Diverse Dialogue. Check out the conversation on-demand and join Jason live next Thursday for the final session of our Enabling Equity event series focused on inclusive and universal course design. #ProfDev #EdEquity #Knewton #EquityKnerd #diversity http://ow.ly/87j950EwxXv http://ow.ly/NSkQ50EwxXu
Need a wardrobe update? Join our #Knerd crew and get a free Knerd shirt! To join, just share a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion success story or lesson learned from your classroom and tag Knewton with #EquityKnerd. Questions are welcome too! Once you post, don’t forget to check back and see what your fellow Knerds are sharing. #TeachingTuesday
One year later, Higher Ed professionals feel increased stress in the workplace and suffer from burnout. On 3/10, Dr. Jaremka starts the conversation at Wiley’s Wicked Spring Break to offer suggestions on how to cope. Register here: http://ow.ly/JOE850DR41H #wickedwithwiley
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