Insights and Expertise: Blogs & Webinars by Macmillan Learning

10 Ways to Stop Teaching Answers and Start Teaching Critical Thinking

In a world of instant answers, where students can summon AI-generated text faster than they can raise their hand, how do we actually teach critical thinking? Critical thinking might be one of the most in-demand skills. But it can also be one of the most elusive.

July 2025

7 Signs Your Students Might Be Struggling (and What You Can Do About It)

Academic struggles don’t always look like failing grades or skipped classes. The signs can be much more subtle. Here are 7 ways that your students are hinting that they might be struggling ... and what you can do to help them.

May 2025

AI Fuels Dreams. But Data Has to Deliver.

At Macmillan Learning, we’ve taken a purposeful approach to AI, ensuring each tool we build rests on a foundation of data-supported outcomes. We ground our AI dreams in real data and proven efficacy. Learn more from this blog post by our Chief Product Officer Tim Flem.

Tim Flem | April 2025

Belonging Is a Strategy, Not a Vibe: 10 Tips from Real Instructors That Actually Work

At The What and Who of Edu, we asked educators across the country to share what they’re doing to help students feel seen, valued, and connected … especially those who might be unsure if they belong in college at all. The result? Ten classroom-tested strategies that help turn “me” spaces into “we” spaces.

April 2025

Cultivating Belonging Through Assessments: Ensuring Every Student Feels Valued

Assessments are a powerful tool not only for measuring student progress but also for fostering a sense of belonging. This session explored how assessment strategies can be designed to ensure every student feels included, valued, and supported in their learning journey.

April 2025

Authentic Assessments for Every Discipline: Engaging Techniques That Reflect Real-World Learning

This session showed how AI can streamline the creation of authentic tasks, analyse student responses, and provide personalised feedback. Leave with actionable strategies and AI tips to design assessments that not only measure learning but also mirror the demands students will face after graduation.

March 2025

Educators, Meet Your New Favourite Podcast: The What & Who of EDU

What makes a great teacher? How do the best educators engage students, spark curiosity, and build lasting confidence? And—perhaps most importantly—how can research help make great teaching even better? These are the kinds of questions we’re tackling in our new podcast, The What & Who of EDU. 

March 2025

Learning Forward – Evidence-Based Teaching Practices That Work

Two weeks ago, we explored how AI can play a role in personalised learning. But technology alone isn’t enough. Great learning happens when strong research supports strong teaching. That’s why we’ve spent the last five semesters studying evidence-based teaching (EBT) strategies—and we’re learning a lot.

Marisa Bluestone | March 2025

AI and Economics Education

In this insightful webinar, Justin Wolfers and Joshua Hill delve into the evolving role of AI in higher education, with a special focus on its impact on economics education.

They discuss how AI-driven tools—such as personalised tutoring and multilingual communication—are enhancing student learning, improving outcomes, and reducing educator workload. By leveraging AI, instructors can dedicate more time to teaching core economic principles while equipping students with the skills needed in an AI-driven world.

March 2025