Technology updates are embedded in all chapters. Readers are exposed to information regarding use of technology in major areas of college learning and study. Also, new comments in Student Voices sections reflect the increasing use of technology in college academics. (Ex. - In All chapters). New icon indicates added sections which are titled Online Course Work. These sections contain information relating chapter topics to online, hybrid, and other Web-based course work. (Ex.
- In Most chapters). New Chapter 6: Enhancing Your Learning and Memory . The content emphasizes strategies to strengthen learning and memory. Plus, an added section on collaborative learning and how to create study groups, based on current research demonstrating the powerful effect of peer-to-peer learning. (Ex. - Chapter 6). New Test-taking content is divided into two chapters (Chapter 7: Preparing for Tests and Chapter 8: Taking Tests ) . There is a large quantity of information.
This separation should ease instructors'' pacing of content and classroom presentation. Both chapters contain information about preparing for and taking online exams, and information on cumulative final exams has been added to Chapter 7. (Ex. -Chapters 7 & 8). New Learning Modalities strategies according to visual, auditory, or tactile/kinesthetic learning modalities (as opposed to learning styles) are included. Students identify, try out, and assess specific strategies, with the goal of developing multi-modal systems of study. The switch from learning styles to modalities reflects current literature; matching learning styles and strategies appears to have a weak impact on student learning. Furthermore, incorporating a variety of sensory modalities seems to have a positive impact on learning and memory, especially for difficult subject matter.
(Ex. - End-of-chapter Try it out! and Assess Your Success exercises.) TECHNOLOGY AND PEARSON CHOICES MyStudentSuccessLab (www.mystudentsuccesslab.com) is an online solution designed to help students ''Start strong, Finish stronger'' by building skills for ongoing personal and professional development. This Learning Outcome based technology promotes student engagement through: · The Learning Path Diagnostic offers for the course , 83 Full Course Pre- and Post-Diagnostic (Bloom''s Taxonomy Levels I-VI) questions, and for each topic , 20 Pre- and Post-Test (Bloom''s Taxonomy Levels I-VI) questions. · The Overview provides learning objectives to build vocabulary and repetition. · Video interviews on key issues ''by students, for students''.
· The Practice exercises improve class preparation and learning. · Graded Activities build critical thinking skills and develop problem-solving abilities (includes Essays and Journaling). · Instructors benefit from an Implementation Guide to easily assign and assess progress. · Students have access to relevant FinishStronger247 YouTube videos, the Pearson student Facebook page chock full of tips, MySearchLab use for doing effective research, and more. PearsonChoices - CourseSmart and Custom Publishing. Having choices for how to deliver course content is important. · CourseSmart Textbooks Online is an exciting new choice for students looking to save money. As an alternative to purchasing the print textbook, students can subscribe to the same content online and save up to 50% off the suggested list price of the print text.
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