Success Stories

Instructors and students are thrilled with the results they get from CengageNOW:

"I've used NOW in my big lecture section essentially as a study guide the students use at their own pace.  Thus far, I've had good success with it.The real bonus added is the pre/post test setup and the individualized study plan that comes between them.  Though it's still anecdotal (this is the first semester I've used this), the evidence I have from my students is that this is terrific value added.  The big payoff is that it helps them know the book better, especially in terms of prepping for the test.  I can't cover everything in lecture, and at the pace I go they have a lot of information thrown at them.  NOW helps them process this information and assimilate it. . I've taken a couple of informal polls and an overwhelming majority of my class (which has 200 students) think it's money well spent. In fact there has been NO negative feedback.  So, bottom line from my students is that has been a terrific study aid for them."

— Kevin Smith, Political Science Professor

"The internet-based product is far better than the CD. Students, as well as the instructors, can actually get a better understanding of their strengths and weaknesses. It allows for more control over the subject/skills by the teacher so that he/she can actually monitor and pick assignments specific to what the student(s) needs. The CD was limited in its use, and I'm very happy with this new product."

— Cindy La Peer, English Professor

"I love the flexibility of the program that allows students to study and complete assignments on their own time at their own pace. I love the ease of use for both students and me. I love that the program will grade student work translating to less work for me. I love that the program taps the power of electronic ../media and enhances the learning experience for the student. I love the flexibility of offering students a lower cost option with the e-book only purchase."

— History Professor

"I just downloaded several thousand grades for midterms that were all done for me by CengageNOW/iLrn! I found that by assigning the computer homework with CengageNOW, the students did better overall on the final exam and that the homework grades tracked more closely to the exam performance. I think that algorithmic homework is of great benefit to both the student and the teacher. For the teacher, I have much less grading to do. For the student, there is more practice which translates into better performance. There is less cheating with computer assignments since you can't copy a friend's homework - everyone has their own version of the question!"

— Janice Epstein Texas A&M University

"My experience with CengageNOW/iLrn has been extremely positive. I highly recommend it to my students and create an online manager which allows me to track the work that they do. Students report that the immediate feedback when they are learning a skill or concept leads to quicker mastery and the step-by-step approach translates into better critical thinking."

— Judith Kich Horry-Georgetown Technical College

"I have been using CengageNOW/iLrn for the past four (4) years, and I have found the product to be very comprehensive, student/teacher orientated, and easy to use. The assessments provided merge seamlessly with the website used by the University. The tech support was very understanding and extremely helpful when I had challenges and issues. It's obvious the company puts the student's learning and the teacher's instruction as a major goal!"

— Diane Lafontaine Troy State University

"If you have been looking for a way to provide individualized mastery style homework with instant grading in a constrained fiscal and support staff environment, you need to consider CengageNOW/iLrn. You may have tried similar applications in the past, resulting in a bad experience. Today's computer systems provide speed, memory, and reliability which justifies your time in taking another look today. Having been disappointed with computer aids in my courses several times in the past, I find CengageNOW very worth while. Thomson-Brooks/Cole offers excellent faculty and student Help Desk support for most of their texts with course adoption. Having changed my teaching style with the help of iLrn, the results have been deeply satisfying."

— Don M. Sparlin University of Missouri - Rolla

"CengageNOW/iLrn is working great for the elementary algebra course that I am teaching. What I like the most about CengageNOW is the simplicity of using it. It is saving me a huge amount of time. I can create exams and quizzes in half the time compared to other products that I have used. Self enrollment is fast and easy, and I can adjust my students' grades by just a click. My students enjoy the combination of my lecture and using CengageNOW very much. My algebra class is not boring to them because I am leaving a lot of work on the computer for them and I talk less."

— Mina Yavari Hancock College