Case Studies
MyEconLab is reshaping economics courses.
Case studies show how instructors are using MyEconLab in real-life situations to improve learning outcomes.
Aston University, Birmingham, UK
Reporting on the use of MyEconLab in Introduction to Microeconomics from 2009–2011, Matthew Olczak of the Business School writes, "[MyEconLab is] an excellent way to provide students with a wide range of practice questions to check and enhance their learning … [It] can be used to introduce continuous assessment even when class sizes are large … allows instructors to identify and respond to areas students are finding difficult … significantly increases student engagement."
University of Exeter, UK
Reporting on the use of MyEconLab in Economic Principles and Economics for Business from 2007–2010, Elizabeth Jones of the Department of Economics writes, "[MyEconLab] provides a brilliant method of feedback and practice … positive feedback [from students] has fed in to higher retention rates year on year … I’d recommend this technology to anyone. It’s effective, easy to use, diverse and very flexible. MyEconLab tackles the problem of growing student numbers, students’ diverse backgrounds, and encourages students to apply their knowledge to a variety of practical areas."
Beykent University, Istanbul
Reporting on the use of MyEconLab in Economics I and Economics II from 2010–2011, Mustafa Ercilasun of the Economics Department writes, "MyEconLab is a great online tutor for teaching economics … [It] increased textbook usage and reading … helped students to obtain better grades … provided a platform where I was able to communicate with my students effectively."
