Even to the most seasoned instructor, when 450 students take their seats on the first day of class, the landscape can feel intimidating. Confident achievers sit down in the lecture hall beside curious learners and annoyed students. Some arrive with years of coding experience, whereas others are just starting out. How can an instructor possibly […]
https://www.zybooks.com/wp-content/themes/zybooks2018/images/zybooks-logo-wiley.svg00Simran Klairhttps://www.zybooks.com/wp-content/themes/zybooks2018/images/zybooks-logo-wiley.svgSimran Klair2017-11-14 08:29:162018-12-29 17:02:16Increasing competency in C
We spend a significant portion of our lives at work. For some, work is just a necessary evil to pay for life’s pleasures. For others, work is a passion and part of one’s complete lifestyle. In this post, staff at zyBooks respond to the question “Why do you work at zyBooks?”
https://www.zybooks.com/wp-content/themes/zybooks2018/images/zybooks-logo-wiley.svg00Simran Klairhttps://www.zybooks.com/wp-content/themes/zybooks2018/images/zybooks-logo-wiley.svgSimran Klair2017-10-21 07:35:282019-02-23 04:30:57Why we work at zyBooks
One of the more challenging courses to teach in an engineering discipline is computer programming. Focusing only on algorithms and programming blocks leaves little time to build a connection to daily engineering problems. On the other hand, teaching based on problem solving does not allow for a deeper comprehension of algorithm development. “Finding the right […]
https://www.zybooks.com/wp-content/themes/zybooks2018/images/zybooks-logo-wiley.svg00Simran Klairhttps://www.zybooks.com/wp-content/themes/zybooks2018/images/zybooks-logo-wiley.svgSimran Klair2017-07-13 16:43:352018-12-29 17:04:48A better way to promote active learning in a MATLAB course
Dr. Sandy Irani is a longtime Professor of Computer Science at UC Irvine. And like any good professor, she constantly looks for ways to improve the classroom experience. But over the years, Dr. Irani has kept running into the same issue; the classic textbook for her Discrete Mathematics course (considered the “standard” across universities) was […]
https://www.zybooks.com/wp-content/themes/zybooks2018/images/zybooks-logo-wiley.svg00Simran Klairhttps://www.zybooks.com/wp-content/themes/zybooks2018/images/zybooks-logo-wiley.svgSimran Klair2016-06-13 21:25:262018-12-29 17:12:32Discrete Math: out with the tome, in with the zyBook
I teach Discrete Mathematics at UC Irvine. Although many professors shy away from teaching lower division courses, I really enjoy reaching students early in their undergraduate careers. In addition to teaching a subject that I love, I also have a chance to impact students’ academic work habits based on my experiences. Looking back, while I […]
Increasing competency in C
/in Instructor Stories /by Simran KlairEven to the most seasoned instructor, when 450 students take their seats on the first day of class, the landscape can feel intimidating. Confident achievers sit down in the lecture hall beside curious learners and annoyed students. Some arrive with years of coding experience, whereas others are just starting out. How can an instructor possibly […]
Why we work at zyBooks
/in Staff Stories /by Simran KlairWe spend a significant portion of our lives at work. For some, work is just a necessary evil to pay for life’s pleasures. For others, work is a passion and part of one’s complete lifestyle. In this post, staff at zyBooks respond to the question “Why do you work at zyBooks?”
A better way to promote active learning in a MATLAB course
/in Instructor Stories /by Simran KlairOne of the more challenging courses to teach in an engineering discipline is computer programming. Focusing only on algorithms and programming blocks leaves little time to build a connection to daily engineering problems. On the other hand, teaching based on problem solving does not allow for a deeper comprehension of algorithm development. “Finding the right […]
Discrete Math: out with the tome, in with the zyBook
/in Instructor Stories /by Simran KlairDr. Sandy Irani is a longtime Professor of Computer Science at UC Irvine. And like any good professor, she constantly looks for ways to improve the classroom experience. But over the years, Dr. Irani has kept running into the same issue; the classic textbook for her Discrete Mathematics course (considered the “standard” across universities) was […]
Using interactive material to foster sustained learning
/in Staff Stories /by Simran KlairI teach Discrete Mathematics at UC Irvine. Although many professors shy away from teaching lower division courses, I really enjoy reaching students early in their undergraduate careers. In addition to teaching a subject that I love, I also have a chance to impact students’ academic work habits based on my experiences. Looking back, while I […]