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Pearson digital solutions support and extend teaching and learning in pursuit of defined learner outcomes. This searchable collection of case studies documents implementation results and educational best practices in a range of learning environments. Browse educator-provided evidence below. Learn more about how you can share your results.
MyLab simulations are designed to help students develop critical-thinking skills and apply course concepts to real-world business challenges. Find out how four institutions incorporated simulations for improved learning and increased course success.
Revel Criminal Justice educator study examines impact on student performance and engagement
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Bill Brogan
McHenry County College
15-Dec-2017
Brogan aimed to increase student preparedness for class and improve class discussion through implementing Revel. Students who scored above the median on Revel chapter quizzes scored significantly higher on the research paper than students who scored below the median on Revel chapter quizzes. Brogan believes Revel has improved student participation and outcomes in his course.
Special Interest Article on Active Learning: Engaging Distracted Students in the Classroom
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1-Dec-2017
Do you struggle with students who are more focused on their tablets than what’s happening in the classroom? Do you see students with a death grip on their phones trying to sneak glances as you lecture? Do you feel like you are competing with a digital device for a student’s attention? This article discusses active learning strategies to address those issues, along with examples of how instructors have implemented Mastering and Learning Catalytics as part of a redesign to more active learning.
Special Interest Article on Planning Your Technology Implementation
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1-Dec-2017
Research demonstrates that technology-enhanced instruction can both increase student learning outcomes and lead to greater efficiencies in costs and other resources. As more instructors adopt educational technology, it is important that they understand how to implement the technology to achieve their desired goals.
Revel Sociology educator study examines impact of increased Revel assignments on student performance
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Catherine Medrano
College of the Sequoias
24-Oct-2017
When a greater number of Revel assignments (108) were required in the course, overall course grades, average exam scores, average essay scores, and final Revel scores were higher than when fewer assignments (56) were required in the course.
Revel Sociology educator study examines impact on student performance and writing assignments
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Catherine Medrano
College of the Sequoias
10-Oct-2017
Students earning higher Revel scores also earned significantly higher average participation, average exam, and final course scores. Data indicate a strong correlation between the overall percentage of Revel points earned and average exam scores.
MyLabsPlus educator study documents improved pass rates in flipped Finite Math course
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Brian Rickard and Deborah Korth
University of Arkansas
6-Oct-2017
After flipping the Finite Math course, pass (ABC) rates increased five percentage points. In a voluntary, end-of-semester student survey, 76 percent of respondents said their understanding of course material increased as a result of using MyLab Math.
Pearson Inclusive Access study tracks student access and cost savings
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Russell Weldon and Daren Ray
Auburn University
4-Oct-2017
The Inclusive Access program at Auburn University has cumulatively saved students close to a million dollars since Fall 2014.
MyLab Math with MyLabsPlus educator study examines homework impact in Developmental Math I & II
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Kathryn Merritt
Pensacola State College
22-Sep-2017
Students’ module PostTest scores improved an average of 40 percentage points from their module PreTest scores. Students who earned higher MyLab homework scores showed greater improvement between module PreTests and PostTests. Students who scored higher on MyLab homework earned higher final course scores.
MyLab Operations Management educator study examines homework and exam scores
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Adam Munson
University of Florida
19-Sep-2017
Munson’s goal in assigning MyLab homework is to provide students with additional exposure to the quantitative material necessary to prepare for exams and to provide more varied practice opportunities. Students who earned above-average MyLab assignment scores earned higher average exam and final course scores than students who earned MyLab scores below average.
Revel Sociology educator study examines student performance and engagement
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Laurie Linhart
Des Moines Area Community College
15-Sep-2017
Revel was implemented with the goal of increasing class discussion participation and improving student writing through essay assignments. Student survey responses indicated 71 percent of respondents agreed or strongly agreed Revel made them better prepared for class and more engaged in the content of the course.
MyLab Math educator study examines impact of personalized learning and video notebook in Introduction to Algebra
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Christoper Riola
Saint Xavier University
6-Sep-2017
After completing required personalized MyLab Math remediation, students increased their practice test scores an average of 9 percentage points and chapter exam scores an average of 21 percentage points from first to final attempt. Students who scored above the average on their video notebook earned an average of 43 percentage points higher on other assessments in the course.
MyLab Business Communication Educator Study
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Susan Timm
Elgin Community College
29-Aug-2017
MyLab Business Communications educator study examines use of Dynamic Study Modules at Elgin Community College
MyLab Math in Quantitative Literacy
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Mike Sutton
Guilford Technical Community College
28-Aug-2017
Educator study explores implementation of MyLab Math's Companion Study Plan
MyLab Financial Accounting Educator Study
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Thomas Bednarcik
Robert Morris University
23-Aug-2017
MyLab Financial Accounting educator study examines homework completion and exam scores at Robert Morris University – Illinois
MyLab Accounting Educator Study
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Mary Keener
University of Tampa
23-Aug-2017
MyLab Accounting educator study assesses Intermediate Accounting exam scores at University of Tampa
Pearson Inclusive Access study tracks student gains in learning and retention with MyLab Business Communication
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Susan Timm, Linda Conniff, and Heidi Eaton
Elgin Community College
14-Aug-2017
Student success rates have increased approximately three percentage points and drop/withdrawal rates have decreased over 2.5 percentage points since adopting MyLab Business Communication and transitioning to Pearson Inclusive Access.
Mastering A&P educator study reports on class test results for A&P I
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Jill Kirby
Lipscomb University
10-Aug-2017
Performance in the A&P I pilot section showed that students who had higher Mastering averages and attempted more assignments tended to have higher quiz, unit exam, and final exam averages.
Mastering A&P educator study reviews pilot results for A&P II
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Jill Kirby
Lipscomb University
10-Aug-2017
Results in A&P II showed that students who attempted all of the Mastering homework or who earned higher than the mean average Mastering score had significantly higher quiz, unit exam, and final exam averages than students who skipped one or more assignments or averaged below the mean. In addition, student comments reinforced that they found Mastering beneficial.
MyLab Financial Accounting Educator Study
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Azita Movahed
East Carolina University
8-Aug-2017
MyLab Accounting educator study explores use of the homework, quiz, and exam scores at East Carolina University
MyLab Accounting Educator Study
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Connie Hardgrove
College of Central Florida
7-Aug-2017
MyLab Accounting educator study evaluates use of the Accounting Cycle Tutorial at College of Central Florida
MyLab Microeconomics Educator Study
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Brooks Herrboldt
Normandale Community College
2-Aug-2017
MyLab Economics educator study examines Learning Catalytics and exam scores at Normandale Community College
MyLab Managerial Accounting Educator Study
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Crystal Drum
Guilford Technical Community College
2-Aug-2017
MyLab Accounting educator study analyzes homework, quiz, and exam scores in Managerial Accounting course at Guilford Technical Community College
MyLab Math educator study explores student success in Beginning and Intermediate Algebra
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Edie Carter, Gale Brewer, Gretta Johnson, Karen White
Amarillo College
1-Aug-2017
Students who had higher notebook scores and MyLab homework scores also had higher average final course scores. Amarillo faculty have also incorporated holistic measures to address and support their students’ needs.
MyLab Math with MyLabs Plus educator study examines workspace assignment impact in Intermediate Algebra
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Ruthmae Sears
University of South Florida
11-Jul-2017
On average, students who passed the course scored 40 percentage points higher on workspace assignments than students who did not pass. Faculty found that by reviewing and analyzing the student responses on workspace, they are able to tailor the timing and depth of rigor in the course to best benefit the students.