Insights and Expertise: Blogs & Webinars by Macmillan Learning
Explore the latest academic trends, research and tips with these insightful blogs and webinars
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Extension Trap: Reclaim Hours In Your Week (Without Saying No to Students)
Reclaim your weekend by escaping the "Extension Trap." Learn how to use Macmillan Learning Achieve to automate manual micro-admin like batch extensions and late policies. Support every student with compassion without the weight of administrative debt.
April 2026
What's Old is New Again: Time-Tested Pedagogies for a Tech-Saturated Age
In this recorded webinar you'll explore how to use time-tested principles of Universal Design for Learning, active learning, and authentic assessment to create enduring anchors for assessments that foster belonging and engagement in a modern learning environment.
March 2026
Cheaters Never Win, But Are They Really Cheating? Rethinking Integrity in the AI Classroom
AI is changing academic integrity. This webinar recap explores why educators are moving from detection to assignment design and co-creating AI rules with students.
March 2026
