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These best practices for teaching IT security will keep students engaged, excited and, most importantly, retaining what they’re learning.

30 years of teaching experience informs key concepts where students typically struggle Operating System Concepts (OSC) is a mature title that has been around for over 25 years and is now in its 10th edition. The zyVersion of OSC presents the fundamental principles of contemporary operating systems using zyBooks active learning pedagogy that directly engages […]

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By Nikitha Sambamurthy, PhD, Purdue University, Engineering Education Table of Contents Overview I. IntroductionA. The Engineering Retention ChallengeB. Evolution of Retention StrategiesC. Framework for Success II. Core Strategies A. Math SupportB. Community SupportC. Dynamic Learning III. Role-Specific Implementation Guide A. Provost LevelB. Dean LevelC. Department Head LevelD. Faculty Level IV. References Overview Engineering education in […]

zyBooks Editorial Director Dr. Nikitha Sambamurthy, Ph.D., discusses how undergraduate retention may be improved by increasing student confidence in core engineering classes. Dr. Sambamurthy shares findings from her team’s award-winning, peer-reviewed research.

In this panel discussion, professors and zyBooks experts discuss actionable strategies for using labs to enhance learning outcomes in information security, cybersecurity, or computer security courses.