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23/08/2024

Are you ready for the recent ADA Title II updates? 🌐

Discover how these changes impact digital accessibility and what steps you can take to comply. From accessibility audits to training, here are five steps to help you create an inclusive learning environment for all students!

Digital accessibility benefits all users. For many, this is well known, but for some it may be news: closed captioning on videos, contrast options on websites, and customized fonts (among other features) all stem from accessibility needs but benefit a broad audience. This alone is a wonderful reason...

22/08/2024

Tim Flem steps into the role of Chief Product Officer at Macmillan Learning, spearheading digital innovation and AI integration to enhance learning experiences and student success.

“Since joining Macmillan Learning eight years ago, Tim has been a steadfast advocate for discovery, fully embracing the idea that continuous inquiry is essential for innovation at a learning company. His promotion reflects our commitment to leadership excellence, underscoring our belief in curiosity, learning, and continuous inquiry as a fundamental driver of innovation and progress,” said Susan Winslow, CEO of Macmillan Learning.

New York; August 22, 2024 -- Macmillan Learning, a privately-held, family-owned digital learning company, today announced Tim Flem has been promoted to the role of Chief Product Officer (CPO). In this role, he will oversee the development and management of Macmillan Learning’s digital products, le...

20/08/2024

💸 Price controls & inflation are all over the news. But do your students know the whole story?

Tyler Cowen Cowen & Alex Tabarrok have the scoop in their Modern Principles of Economics textbook (Macmillan Learning), where they provide a thorough analysis of price controls and their multiple effects. If you're looking for a quick hit, your students can check out this video on YouTube where they cab learn more about some surprising (and often unintended) consequences of President Nixon's attempts on price control.

In 1971, President Nixon, in an effort to control inflation, declared price increases illegal. Because prices couldn’t increase, they began hitting a ceiling...

16/08/2024

This year Macmillan Learning proposed two potential SXSWEdu panels -- one on the human experience of immersive learning led by Macmillan Learning CEO Susan Winslow and the other on co-design and equity led by Marcy Baughman. We couldn't be more excited about them, and hope you'll consider voting for one or both of them. More about them below!

Beyond AI: The Human Experience of Immersive Learning: Despite its name, much of virtual reality often doesn't feel real. But that’s changing. Join us for a panel discussion led by CEO Susan Winslow and featuring Jason E. Osborne, Chief Business Officer, Syglass and Dr. Derek Harmon, Associate Professor - Clinical, The Ohio State University College of Medicine - Division of Anatomy. These experts are developing and using immersive technologies to turn what had been unimaginable into a tangible reality. Discover how participatory science and fresh data are revolutionizing education, bridging K-12 and postsecondary gaps, transforming passive students into active learners, and inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, and doctors. Learn how bringing VR into classrooms makes learning as dynamic and evolving as the science itself. https://buff.ly/3SU4MQR

Co-Designing Educational Technology for Equity: An innovative ed-tech company was awarded a prestigious grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to tackle the challenges faced by historically marginalized students in higher education. This session will share a journey of collaboration with instructors and students to uncover the vital role of sense of belonging in college success. Discover how the team co-designed a digital prototype to foster student belonging and hear firsthand the transformative impact it has on learning outcomes. This insightful discussion will feature perspectives of Marcy Baughman, Vice President, Learning Science & Research along with Da'Avion Thomas, Student, Talladega College, Tiffany Sayles, Instructor, Talladega College and Kendraih Moore, Student, Talladega College. https://buff.ly/3SUMS0y

09/08/2024

🔍 Navigating AI in the classroom? Discover six essential steps to create strong AI policies that foster ethical use and critical thinking. Prepare your students for an AI-driven future!

Creating effective AI policies for classrooms can be a challenging but crucial task. By implementing good policies, instructors can create a robust set of instructions that not only guide students in the ethical use of AI tools but also foster a learning environment where they can develop their crit...

08/08/2024

🌪️ The market meltdown this week had all the drama of a toddler tantrum, according to renowned economist & Macmillan Learning Principles of Economics author Justin Wolfers. "A good tantrum doesn’t just annoy parents, it also draws the attention of onlookers," he said.

Check out his piece in yesterday's NY Times where he unpacks what the markets' tantrum means for the economy.

Watch the financial markets, but keep your eye on the hard economic numbers, too.

07/08/2024

This year Macmillan Learning proposed two potential SXSWEdu panels -- one on co-design and equity led by Marcy Baughman & the other on the human experience of immersive learning led by Macmillan Learning CEO Susan Winslow. We couldn't be more excited about them, and hope you'll consider voting for one or both of them. More about them below!

Beyond AI: The Human Experience of Immersive Learning: Despite its name, much of virtual reality often doesn't feel real. But that’s changing. Join us for a panel discussion led by CEO Susan Winslow and featuring Jason E. Osborne, Chief Business Officer, Syglass and Dr. Derek Harmon, Associate Professor - Clinical, The Ohio State University College of Medicine - Division of Anatomy. These experts are developing and using immersive technologies to turn what had been unimaginable into a tangible reality. Discover how participatory science and fresh data are revolutionizing education, bridging K-12 and postsecondary gaps, transforming passive students into active learners, and inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, and doctors. Learn how bringing VR into classrooms makes learning as dynamic and evolving as the science itself. https://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/152440

Co-Designing Educational Technology for Equity: An innovative ed-tech company was awarded a prestigious grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to tackle the challenges faced by historically marginalized students in higher education. This session will share a journey of collaboration with instructors and students to uncover the vital role of sense of belonging in college success. Discover how the team co-designed a digital prototype to foster student belonging and hear firsthand the transformative impact it has on learning outcomes. This insightful discussion will feature perspectives of Marcy Baughman, Vice President, Learning Science & Research along with Da'Avion Thomas, Student, Talladega College, Tiffany Sayles, Instructor, Talladega College and Kendraih Moore, Student, Talladega College. http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/151852

05/08/2024

A huge thank you to Macmillan Learning's Achieve for their support and for enhancing the MAA MathFest experience!

MAA members and MathFest attendees, elevate your learning with Achieve’s interactive video assessments—designed to clarify complex concepts and provide real-time feedback. See how it can make your math journey smoother and more engaging! Explore more: https://bit.ly/3WqHqmM

05/08/2024

🏅 Ever wondered how jaw-dropping feats in track and field are possible? 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Explore examples of statistical analysis behind Olympic sports like track and field. Discover how data analysis helps athletes break records and achieve peak performance. 📊✨

🔗 Read more on our blog: https://buff.ly/3WJpog3

The fastest, the highest, and the furthest. Track & Field is full of exciting events, which, beyond showcasing incredible athletic feats, also produce some great data sets for statistical analysis. What's your favorite track & field event? Check out our range of track & field questions in Achieve .....

31/07/2024

How do Olympic athletes perfect their swimming and diving techniques? 🏊‍♂️🤿

Dive into our latest blog post to explore the statistical analysis behind awe-inspiring performances. Learn how data analysis is shaping the future of these sports. ⭐

Read now to get a fresh perspective on Olympic training and performance: https://buff.ly/3zZMEyu

“Dive” into Achieve for Statistics exercises from our favorite Olympic water sports. Are you and your statistics students watching this year’s Summer Olympics? It's a great opportunity to bring examples into your classroom from swimming and diving using our Achieve homework questions with embe...

31/07/2024

Help your students level up ⬆️ their learning by thinking like a game designer.

Game design offers a wealth of strategies that can be applied to educational contexts to transform how students interact with and absorb information. Check out our takeaways from the TAA meeting last month and learn how you too can make learning in and out of the classroom fun and engaging.

Whether we’re besting our besties at Worldle, guessing the almost right answer when Jeopardy! is on, or playing solitaire on our phone, games seem to be everywhere. They’ve been around for millennia, captivating people of all ages and backgrounds. But what is it about games that makes them so un...

31/07/2024

🎓 Ready to crack the code on skill-based evaluations?

Check out this blog where we demystify , showing how it challenges, evokes reflection, & encourages collaboration. 🧩

Learning is a fundamentally human experience. Whether it's students in classrooms, individuals acquiring new skills, or even companies trying to train their employees, learning is something that we all share and no two people experience it in the same way. So how do we know what we’re doing is eff...

30/07/2024

Barring total avoidance of conversation, how do we counter the chaos of the 2024 election in our classrooms? History professor Suzanne McCormack offers three simple guiding principles to use in the next three months until Election Day.



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29/07/2024

Ready to understand the tech behind Olympic wins?

Dive into our blog post showcasing examples of statistical analysis applied to questions about cutting-edge athletic gear. From high-tech shoes to aerodynamic suits, these innovations give athletes a competitive edge and make for an engaging classroom discussion! 🏅✨

Read all about it now and see how science is transforming sports: https://buff.ly/4d0a0T4

Competing at the Olympic level means every second and centimeter count. That’s why athletic gear is so important! Looking for athletics examples and exercises in your statistics course that are a little outside of the box? Check out a sample of some of our favorite content, all about the shoes, f....

26/07/2024

🏅 With the Olympic Games beginning today in Paris, we're all eager to watch the athletes overcome their greatest challenges on the way to achieving gold!

Similarly, students and instructors must overcome their classroom challenges to achieve academic success. Read more to discover top challenges that students and instructors are facing and learn how they can draw from the Olympic spirit to overcome those challenges: https://buff.ly/3ydTQXf

22/07/2024

Ever wonder how artificial intelligence impacts the disability community?

Macmillan Learning's employee resource group for people with disabilities, AVID (Awareness of Visible and Invisible Disabilities), posed that question to members in one of its recent monthly meetings, which encouraged Vera Sticker to research the topic further.

Read more to learn about the benefits and risks of AI for instructors and students with disabilities: https://buff.ly/3Sjwsye

19/07/2024

🎓 From Beta Tester to "Student Influencer"! 🎓

Discover how Kendraih Moore’s feedback helped to transform one of Macmillan Learning's tools to help foster a sense of belonging for students & why co-design is so critical to supporting effective learning experiences.

Co-design is a collaborative approach, where students and instructors work together with designers and developers to create products. This process ensures that the products are tailored to meet the actual needs and preferences of the users. At Macmillan Learning, we believe that involving students i...

16/07/2024

Macmillan Learning is proud to be recognized as a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" with a score of 100 for the 4th year.

“We understand that accessibility is not only about checking boxes or fulfilling requirements; rather to us, it is an ongoing journey.”

Company earned top score of 100 on the 2024 Disability Equality Index New York, NY; July 16, 2024–Macmillan Learning, a privately-held, family-owned digital learning company, announced today it was named a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” on the Disability Equality Index®, the wo...

10/07/2024

From factory floors to corporate training, see how is making learning interactive in unconventional settings. Read more in our blog.

Since its creation by college instructors, iClicker has been a staple in college classrooms around the nation. Known for its ability to create more engaging learning environments, this ed tech available on students’ phones and laptops has transformed thousands of classrooms into more dynamic learn...

08/07/2024

Discover actionable tips for enhancing in education. From overcoming challenges to implementing effective solutions, our advisors share some practical advice to make education even more accessible

Accessibility is fundamentally important to students’ learning journeys. By removing barriers to education, accessibility in both digital and physical spaces helps foster an inclusive environment where every student can fully participate and engage. Importantly, having learning materials and exper...

04/07/2024

Happy Independence Day!

02/07/2024

Here's Doug Tyson, author of the wonderful Teacher's Edition of our book TPS 7e, with one of our amazing sales reps Janna Tolleson at the Davidson College APSI! Interested in finding out more about the new Teacher's Edition of TPS? Click here: https://www.macmillanlearning.com/digital/flipbooks/2024-bfw-tps7e-TE-sampler/index.html

28/06/2024

A new report finds that students are much less likely than their professors to favor in-person instruction, but far more inclined to use (and pay for) generative AI.

27/06/2024

"Teaching is about more than just conveying information. It's about inspiring students to use their knowledge to make a positive impact on the world."

For Dr. Susan Nolan, instilling in her students values and a sense of global responsibility is just as important as imparting knowledge. Her goal is to have her students leave her classroom as better equipped citizens to handle the issues of their generation.

Get to know Susan, Professor of Psychology at Seton Hall University, and discover how she first became interested in psychology and how those experiences influenced her teaching and writing: https://buff.ly/3L51WUM

26/06/2024

AI is the hot topic right now, and reactions are mixed—some teachers are thrilled, while others have their concerns.

But the latest research shows that when used thoughtfully in the classroom, AI can really boost student learning.

📚✨ Want to see it in action? Schedule a demo for our AI tutor today! *Available in select courses: https://buff.ly/3VF7SsA

26/06/2024

🏳‍🌈 For this year's , Macmillan Learning's LGBTQIA+ employee resource group welcomed Dr. Genny Beemyn to facilitate a conversation about LGBTQIA+ inclusivity on college campuses.

Find out what our employees learned from Genny about the experiences of q***r and trans students, and what we can all do to help to improve inclusivity through activism and community building: https://buff.ly/3ziYsM1

25/06/2024

Hear Macmillan Learning's Sr. Director of Accessibility Outreach & Communication Rachel Comerford talk about why accessibility matters to her personally, the importance of data in the company's accessibility journey, and why "when we make something accessible, it can make the world better for everyone around us."

Listen to this episode from Uncaptioned Conversations on Spotify. Today we are in the engine room with Rachel Comberford, where we talk about how to make meaningful change in your organization and the world around us. Read full transcript. AttributionsIntro Music: Next Chapter Piano- SergeQuadrado

25/06/2024

Unsure of how you can incorporate generative AI into your teaching?

Enroll today in Teaching With Generative AI: A Course for Educators offered by the Institute at Macmillan Learning. In this course, you'll learn from experts about crafting an AI policy for your course, designing assignments that integrate generative AI, and navigating conversations about students' use of AI.

There are still spots available at the early bird price of $149. Enroll now: https://buff.ly/3Xya33S

21/06/2024

Back by popular demand, the Institute at Macmillan Learning will be offering its Teaching With Generative AI: A Course for Educators for a second time this summer.

The Teaching With Generative AI course is an eight-week professional development experience that will help you navigate AI-related teaching challenges. To secure your spot and take advantage of the $149 early bird price, enroll today!

Take on your teaching challenges with expert-created, educator-facilitated professional development courses. Learn useful strategies and meet fellow educators.