Pennsylvania Highlands Community College (PHCC) enrolls about 2,400 students each year, evenly split between traditional college students and high school students participating in a dual enrollment program.
Daniella Cope, a psychology professor and program coordinator at PHCC, saw that her students were struggling. They needed help accessing essential course materials on time, sometimes due to financial difficulties, causing them to fall behind and lose momentum with their learning. PHCC, due to its smaller size, couldn’t provide tutoring support for the students who fell behind, which compounded the problem.
Daniella and her colleagues needed a learning resource that would give students instant access to their course materials and the reinforcements they needed to take charge of their learning experiences.
The solution
Daniella knew where to go to find the solution to her problem. When she learned that Revel materials they needed on day one via an Inclusive Access program, she was convinced to make the switch from MyLab Psychology to Revel.
In Spring 2017, Pearson partnered with Professor Crystal Drum from Guilford Technical Community College in Jamestown, NC to investigate the impact of MyLab™ Accounting with Horngren’s Managerial Accounting by Miller-Nobles, Mattison and Matsumura on student success in her Principles of Managerial Accounting course.
Pearson Interactive Labs actively engages students through real-world relevancy
In Fall 2021, Pearson interviewed three instructors and surveyed 50 instructors and 316 students across the United States to understand the impact of Pearson Interactive Labs™ on teaching and learning.
Between Fall 2016 and Spring 2017, faculty from Amarillo College partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of MyLab™ Math for Beginning and Intermediate Algebra, 6th Edition by Martin-Gay on student success in their Beginning and Intermediate Algebra courses.
In Spring 2017, Professor Mike Sutton from Guilford Technical Community College in North Carolina partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of MyLab™ Math for Thinking Mathematically by Blitzer on student success in his Quantitative Literacy course.
In Spring 2017, Professor Jill Kirby from Lipscomb University partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of Mastering™ A&P for Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology by Martini on student success in her Anatomy and Physiology II course.
MyLab Math with MyLabs Plus contributes to student success
In Spring 2017, Professor Ruthmae Sears from the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of MyLab™ Math with MyLabs Plus™ for Intermediate Algebra, 7th Edition by Martin-Gay on student success in her Intermediate Algebra course.
In Spring 2017, Professor Connie Hardgrove from the College of Central Florida in Ocala, FL partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of MyLab™ Accounting with Horngren’s Financial and Managerial Accounting: The Financial Chapters by Nobles, Mattison, and Matsumura on student success in her Financial Accounting course.
In Spring 2017, Professor Brooks Herrboldt from Normandale Community College in Bloomington, MN partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of MyLab™ Economics and Learning Catalytics™ with Microeconomics by Hubbard and O’Brien on student success in his Principles of Microeconomics course.
MyLab Introduction to Business contributes to student success
Between Fall 2016 and Spring 2017, Professor Miriam Huddleston from Harford Community College in Harford, MD partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of MyLab Introduction to Business with Business Essentials by Ebert on student success in her Introduction to Business course.
In Spring 2017, Pearson partnered with Thomas Bednarcik from Robert Morris University – Illinois in Orland Park, IL, to investigate the impact of MyLab™ Accounting with Financial Accounting by Harrison, Horngren, Thomas, and Tietz on student success in his Financial Accounting I course.
MyLab Business Communications contributes to student success
In Spring 2017, Pearson partnered with Susan Timm, professor at Elgin Community College in Elgin, IL, to investigate the impact of MyLab™ Business Communications with Business Communications Essentials by Bovee and Thill on student success in her Business Communications course.
In Spring 2017, Pearson partnered with Mary Keener, professor at the University of Tampa in Tampa, FL, to investigate the impact of MyLab™ Accounting with Intermediate Accounting by Gordon, Raedy, and Sannella on student success in her Intermediate Accounting course.
In Spring 2017, Professor Christopher Riola from Saint Xavier University in Chicago, IL, partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of MyLab™ Math for Beginning & Intermediate Algebra by Martin-Gay on student success in his Introduction to Algebra course
MyLab Math with MyLabsPlus contributes to student success
Between Fall 2016 and Spring 2017, Professor Kathryn Merritt from Pensacola State College in Pensacola, FL, partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of MyLab™ Math in MyLabsPlus™ for Prealgebra and Introductory Algebra, 4th Edition by Martin-Gay on student success in her Developmental I & II courses.
Pearson Inclusive Access early access and cost savings
In Fall 2017, faculty at Auburn University in Auburn, AL partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of Pearson Inclusive Access (known as the All Access program) on access and cost.
MyLab Operations Management contributes to student success
In Spring 2017, Pearson partnered with Professor Adam Munson from the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL, to investigate the impact of MyLab™ Operations Management with Operations Management by Heizer and Render on student success in his Operations and Supply Chain Management course.
How a test retake program and MyLab Math contribute to student success
In Fall 2017, faculty at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA, partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of their test retake program utilizing MyLab™ Math in their College Algebra course.
Flipping a course utilizing MyLab Math in MyLabsPlus contributes to student success
In Spring 2017, faculty from the University of Arkansas partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of a flipped Finite Mathematics course utilizing MyLab™ Math in MyLabsPlus™ for Finite Mathematics by Lial, Greenwell, and Ritchey.
Pearson Inclusive Access early access and course materials cost reduction
In Fall 2017, Professor Dr. Russell Larsen from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA, partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of Pearson Inclusive Access™ in the Chemistry department.
In Fall 2017, Professor Dr. Patricia Eshagh from California State University Stanislaus in Turlock, CA, partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of Revel™ for Discovering the Humanities by Sayre on student success in her Introduction to the Humanities course.
In Fall 2017, Professor Rick Street from Spokane Community College in Spokane, WA, partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of MyLab™ Accounting with Financial Accounting by Kemp and Waybright on student success in his Principles of Accounting I course.
In Fall 2017, Professor Melodi Guilbault from the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, NJ, partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of MyLab™ Marketing with Marketing: An Introduction by Armstrong and Kotler on student success in her Principles of Marketing course.
In Fall 2017, Professor Catherine Cuckovich from Oakland University in Rochester, MI, partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of MyLab™ Marketing and Principles of Marketing by Kotler and Armstrong on student success in her Principles of Marketing course.
MyLab Entrepreneurship contributes to student success
In Spring 2017, Professor Lincoln Brown from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK, partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of MyLab™ Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship: Successfully Launching New Ventures by Barringer and Ireland on student success in his Introduction to Entrepreneurship course.
MyLab Economics with Learning Catalytics contributes to student success
In Spring 2017, Professor Jens Schubert from the University of Delaware in Newark, DE, partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of MyLab™ Economics with Learning Catalytics™ with Macroeconomics by Hubbard and O’Brien on student success in his Principles of Macroeconomics course.
During Spring 2017 and Fall 2017 semesters, Professor Charles J. Soos from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ, partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of MyLab™ Business Law with Business Law by Cheeseman on student success in his Business I and II courses.
In Fall 2017, Professor Mark Stohs from Cal State University – Fullerton in Fullerton, CA, partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of MyLab™ Finance for Fundamentals of Corporate Finance by Berk, DeMarzo, and Harford on student success in his Financial Management I course.
MyLab Operations Management contributes to student success
In Fall 2017, Professor Kyle Stone from Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, CO, partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of MyLab™ Operations Management and Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains by Krajewski, Malhotra, and Ritzman on student success in their Operations Management course.
In 2018, several professors at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, PA, partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of Smarthinking™ online tutoring on student achievement in a variety of courses.
In 2017, several professors at Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD, partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of Smarthinking™ online tutoring on student performance in a variety of humanities courses.
Course redesign utilizing MyLab Math positively impacts instructor and student engagement
In Spring 2017, Kim Gregor and Kathy Vezmar, instructors and department chairs at the Wilmington and Owens campuses of Delaware Technical Community College (DTCC), embarked on a course redesign utilizing MyLab™ Math in MyLabsPlus™ for Beginning and Intermediate Algebra by Martin-Gay in their Elementary Algebra courses.
From Fall 2016 to Fall 2017, Professor C.C. Coffman from Clemson University in Clemson, SC partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of Revel™ for Sociology: A Down to Earth Approach by Henslin on student success in her Introduction to Sociology course
MyLab Operations Management contributes to student success
In Fall 2017, Professor Richard Vail from Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, CO, partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of MyLab™ Operations Management with Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains by Krajewski, Malhotra, and Ritzman on student success in his Operations Management course.
In Winter 2018, Professor Joe Cooke from Walla Walla Community College in Walla Walla, WA, partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of MyLab™ Business Law with Business Law by Cheeseman on student success in his Business Law I course.
In Fall 2017, Professor Mike Morgan from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS, partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of MyLab™ Finance with Fundamentals of Corporate Finance by Berk, DeMarzo, and Harford on student success in his Principles of Finance course
Regulated multiple attempts on MyLab Math quizzes contributes to student success
In 2017, Professor Kim Walters from Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS, partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of increased attempts on MyLab™ Math quizzes on student performance between Fall 2015 and Spring 2017. The course material used was MyLab Math in MyLabsPlus™ with College Algebra, MSU Custom Edition by Trigsted in the College Algebra course.
Pearson+ is a cost-effective option with various eTexts that contribute to learner success
In fall 2021, Pearson partnered with learners from institutions across the United States to learn more about their experience with Pearson+ and eTexts.
Through this work, learners share that Pearson+ is offering a convenient, flexible, and cost-effective option for accessing Pearson eTexts which include a variety of features that support learning.
After researching several options for eText rental, Alejandra Kacapyr, junior at Fayetteville State University, found that Pearson+ was the right fit for her. On top of it being the most budget friendly; she appreciated the monthly subscription model.
“(Pearson+) was the best option. I was able to rent monthly, and it was also the lowest price… I love that I can get it as an eText and it just makes it a lot easier. It cuts away shipping, so I don’t have to wait for the book to get here, especially when renting it.”
Tools and features that aid in comprehension
The interactivity of the eTexts increases comprehension for Lauryn Morton, junior at Baylor College. Instead of simply reading, being able to engage with features gives her another way of learning concepts that resonates with her studying style.
“Another feature I have really been enjoying is that a lot of the eTexts will have very interactive features like graphs and diagrams that help break down concepts that can be a little more confusing to understand when it’s written down. Once you put it in a diagram it clicks more, so I have really been enjoying that.”
Facilitating a positive learning experience
The layout of the text encourages Emma Uren, senior at Northern Michigan University, to study as she finds it’s not as intimidating as reading a traditional physical textbook. She explains, “I do think the text is broken down very well. The chapter is broken down into sections and then each section is broken down into topics. I find that very motivating because it’s not at all overwhelming.”
Convenient and easy to use
According to Emma, when comparing the Pearson+ subscription model to others, Pearson+ makes accessing multiple text selections simple. “I have never had a challenge finding my textbook. Sometimes there are issues with other platforms, like Cengage, where it would just store all your textbooks, even those I only searched for, in alphabetical order. Pearson+ is easier because as soon as I log in my textbook is right there, I hit read and am back to where I left off.”
Superior way of supporting learning
Throughout one’s higher ed career, learners are often exposed to a variety of publishers and course materials. One of those options often used are OER resources. Sean Rosenberg, graduate student at West Chester University, sees the benefit of Pearson’s eTexts over OER, especially when it comes to readability.
“(OER) are free for a reason…what I like about Pearson texts is there’s not too much information. They are not super dense, they are pretty easy to read through, and straight forward. Whereas sometimes you get these academic articles, and you can read the three pages seven times and still not know what they’re talking about.”
Highly recommended
100% of learners stated they would recommend Pearson+ to other learners in similar situations, and often wished they knew about it sooner. Reasons range from cost-effectiveness to convenience to user friendliness. Some learners explained how they have already been recommending it because they have been pleased with their experience and want other learners to experience the benefits as well.
From Fall 2016 to Fall 2017, Pearson partnered with Professor John McClain from Temple College in Temple, TX to investigate the impact of Mastering™ Physics with Conceptual Physics by Hewitt on student success in his Elementary Physics I course.
MyLab Business Statistics contributes to student success
Between Fall 2016 to Fall 2017, Professor Dr. Gary Bliss from Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL, partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of MyLab™ Business Statistics for Business Statistics by Donnelly on student success in his Quantitative Methods for Business Decisions course.
Revel Communication positively impacts student success
In Fall 2018, Professor Aileen Ochoa from Miami Dad College Kendall Campus in Miami, FL, partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of Revel™ for Essentials of Human Communication by DeVito on student performance in her Fundamentals of Speech Communication course.
In Fall 2017, Professor Sanjay Sisodiya from the University of Idaho in Moscow, ID, partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of MyLab™ Marketing for Principles of Marketing by Kotler and Armstrong on student success in their Marketing course.
In Spring 2018, Professor Khondkar Karim from the Manning School of Business at the University of Massachusetts in Lowell, MA, partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of MyLab™ Accounting for Managerial Accounting by Braun and Tietz on student success in their Managerial Accounting (Accounting 2020) course.
Course redesign utilizing MyLab Math positively impacts student retention rates
From Fall 2016 to Spring 2017, Professor Carol Crothers from the College of Western Idaho in Nampa, ID partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of her redesigned College Prep Math course utilizing MyLab™ Math in MyLabsPlus™ for Developmental Mathematics by Trigsted. During this time, it was learned:
Retention rates increased 29 percentage points after redesigning to an emporium format.
A prescriptive orientation period with specific benchmarks provided students a firm foundation, while flexibility in the course format throughout the remainder of the semester met their academic and personal needs.
Weekly communication between group Instructors and students ensured personal contact in this large emporium course.
Pearson Inclusive Access contributes to student engagement and success
In Fall 2017, Lynett Rock, Math and Science Division Chair from Connors State College in Warner and Muskogee, OK, chose to transition to Pearson Inclusive Access with the goal of students accessing course materials on their first day. After implementing the model from 2017 to Spring 2018, it was learned that:
In Spring 2018, Professor Dr. Patricia Eshagh from California State University Stanislaus in Turlock, CA, partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of Revel™ for A World of Art by Sayre on student success in her Art Appreciation course.
Course redesign incorporating Mastering Physics contributes to student success
Professor Sarah Formica from the University of North Georgia was looking for a way to curb cheating and increase student success in her Principles of Physics I course, and as part of that redesign she adopted Mastering™ Physics and Learning Catalytics™. Through this 10-year redesign the following was noted:
FCI normalized gains were significantly higher for students taking the flipped format with Mastering Physics.
The Mastering homework implementation was designed to discourage students from cheating and to motivate them to do extra practice without looking up solutions.
The instructor used Learning Catalytics to evaluate understanding and determine student misconceptions during class.
How Mastering Physics contributes to student success and increases engagement
In Spring 2018, Professor Adam Beehler from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT partnered with Pearson to investigate how Modified Mastering™ Physics for College Physics: A Strategic Approach by Knight, Jones, and Field impacted student success in his General Physics I course.
MyLab MIS and MyLab IT contribute to student success
In Spring 2018, Professor Chris Vegter, Director of Academic Technology and Information Resources from the University of North Colorado in Greeley, CO, partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of MyLab™ MIS for Using MIS by Kroenke and Boyle and MyLab IT for Go! by Gaskin on student success in his Information Systems course.
In Spring 2018, Professor Erik Ford from the University of Oregon in Eugene, OR partnered with Pearson to investigate the impact of MyLab™ IT with eText for Exploring Microsoft Office 2016 by Grauer and Poatsy on student success in his Managing Business Information course.
