Hands-On Experience in MyITLab Helps Students Succeed – A Case Study

Chuck Kise uses MyITLab in Microcomputing Applications at Brevard Community College in Florida. His case study shows that students who earn at least 80 percent on skill-based assessments in MyITLab are more likely to earn an A, B, or C on the corresponding application exam. Continue reading

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STEM Education Infographic

A stronger focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education is the key to our country’s future. Here’s an interesting infographic focusing on how we can improve STEM education. Continue reading

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Students have spoken…and they are going digital!

Check out our infographic to view stats on how students are using digital devices and tools in their coursework. Continue reading

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Get Involved in MyITLab Product Development!

Please take a minute or two to complete our survey! Continue reading

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Can How the Brain Remembers Change the Way You Teach?

If repetition is the key to teaching, how would you alter your course to ensure students hear or read the same information multiple times? Continue reading

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Pearson Foundation Survey Shows Increase in Students Owning Tablets

Results from this study reveal that students believe tablets and mobile devices will transform learning in the future. Continue reading

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Are You A FAN of MyITLab or MyMISLab?

The Faculty Advisory Network (FAN) is a special section of this Community where MyLab users have the opportunity to access sneak-peaks and special opportunities just for current MyLab users. Continue reading

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Survey: Help Shape Community Content!

Help shape the content we post and the topics we select for our workshops by sharing your interests with us through a brief survey. Continue reading

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Reviewers Needed!

Engaging visual learners in Computer Concepts courses is challenging, but there are solutions. Visualizing Technology, authored by Deb Geoghan of Bucks County Community College, offers an innovative approach and highly visual design that gets students interested right away. The first edition is being used in courses throughout the country and we are beginning plans for the second edition, so we need reviewers to help us out. Continue reading

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