Macroeconomics in the News: “Euro Can Grow to 25 States in Next Years in Finnish Scenario”

Macroeconomics in the News 5/10/2013: International economics (Trade and Finance) Continue reading

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Microeconomics in the News: “House Action on Online Tax Seen Less Urgent Than Senate”

Microeconomics in the News: Market Efficiency and Surplus; Market failure and Public Goods 5/6/2013 Continue reading

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What Does Pearson’s Course Redesign Conference Offer Economics Instructors?

This year marks the 10th anniversary of this conference. We’ve been collecting the valuable materials each year from our experienced presenters and wanted to share with you what you could learn, as an economics instructor, by attending this event. Continue reading

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Accessible Learning: HTML eBooks

The textbook is traditionally the core of many courses. To support students using assistive technology to access course materials, Pearson offers a few solutions for alternative texts. Continue reading

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Share Your Best Practices Using MyEconLab for a Chance to Win a Nook

Let’s face it, using educational technology for teaching and learning today is a MUST. This is the moment where Pearson Economics can help! With the input of our talented Faculty Advisor group, we have compiled a list of some of the best practices in teaching economics using MyEconLab. Continue reading

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Top 5 Student Questions Answered

Over the past few semesters I have been gathering the “Top 5 student questions” or “errors” using Pearson MyLabs. Knowing this up front will not only help you help your students but will hopefully help you stop them before they start! Continue reading

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Dynamic Study Modules Help Make Studying in MyEconLab More Efficient and Effective

Dynamic Study Modules make adaptive learning personalized AND mobile for Fall 2013! Continue reading

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Pearson Tops 2013 Software & Information Industry Association CODiE Awards With 14 Programs Earning Finalist Honors!

MyEconLab is a finalist for Best Postsecondary Personalized Learning Solution! Continue reading

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Teaching with Experiments: Bringing Theory to Life

To quickly summarize much of this educational research around student learning, a “multiple delivery framework,” where the instructor presents course material through a variety of different methods, is the preferred course structure. Continue reading

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PCTE 2013 Resources are Available for Download

The first annual 2013 Pearson Conference on Teaching Economics (PCTE) took place March 1-3 in Las Vegas. This two-day event is designed to facilitate the exchange of best practices and discussions around emerging ideas, technologies, and innovation in the economics classroom. Continue reading

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