Insights and Expertise: Blogs & Webinars by Macmillan Learning

Explore the latest academic trends, research and tips with these insightful blogs and webinars

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Beyond AI Detection: Securing Digital Assessments with Achieve and Respondus

Stop playing data detective and chasing unreliable AI text detectors in your large-enrollment courses. Discover how Macmillan Learning’s Achieve platform pairs with Respondus LockDown Browser to secure your digital assessments structurally from day one.

June 2026

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The Socratic Shift: Why Achieve’s Guided AI Tutor Restores Academic Integrity

Achieve’s Socratic AI Tutor protects academic integrity by guiding students through homework bottlenecks with targeted hints instead of direct answers.

June 2026

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Designing AI-Aware Workflows: How Achieve Makes Student Thinking Visible

Discover how Achieve combats AI shortcuts by shifting to process-led learning, making critical thinking visible while removing the panic triggers that lead to cheating.

June 2026

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How Belonging Shows up Throughout the Semester

Belonging shapes student engagement and performance across the semester, with research showing that consistent connection, especially midterm, can significantly improve outcomes.

May 2026

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How to Use Short-Form Writing Assignments in Achieve to Boost Student Engagement

Learn how to use the Short-Form Writing tool in Achieve to integrate low-stakes assignments that boost student engagement and assess understanding in small chunks.

May 2026

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5 Questions Science Educators Should be Asking About AI

As AI tools become a routine part of how students study, science educators are rethinking assessment, understanding, and course design. These five questions highlight what needs to change in science education in the AI era.

May 2026

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Doing More with Less: Bridging the Gap Between Student Attendance and Actual Engagement

Discover how to reclaim your time and boost student success by using actionable insights to bridge the gap between mere attendance and meaningful engagement. Read our article.

April 2026

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How the AI Tutor Drives Student Success

When students meaningfully engage with the AI Tutor, it can lead to significant gains in assignment, exam, and final course grades. Learn more in our research note.

April 2026

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How to Prioritise Student Intervention Strategies Without Faculty Burnout in 2026

Stop guessing which students need help. Learn how to use a strategic triage model and Macmillan Learning Achieve’s data insights to identify at-risk learners early. Support your entire class through smarter, automated interventions without the risk of faculty burnout.

April 2026

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