News from the Nest

What’s New: July & August 2025 – News from the Nest

Written by Hawkes Learning | Aug 14, 2025 4:00:00 AM

Recently, our development team released a number of exciting updates to make your Hawkes experience smoother, more efficient, and more intuitive!

Watch this overview video or read on to learn more about what’s new!

Instructor Experience

Improved Respondus Monitor Integration

Instructors and administrators can manage proctoring settings, licensing configurations, and monitoring dashboards – all directly within the Teach platform. This centralized setup simplifies customization, saves time, and reduces administrative complexity.

→ Learn more here: Big News: Respondus Monitor® Integration with Hawkes Just Got a Whole Lot Better!

 
 

AI Tutor Insights: Now in Full View

Instructors can now track student engagement with AI Tutor—right alongside activity in Learn, Practice, and Certify. This new visibility is available in Assignment Reviewer, giving you a clear picture of how students are using Hawkes’ AI-powered support.  

→ Learn more here: New Data in Assignment Reviewer: Track AI Tutor Engagement

 

“Editing Scores” by Student Has a Brand-New Look!

→ How-To Guide: Editing Scores & Assessment Access 

With this enhancement, instructors and Course Admins can now update: 

  • Due Dates 
  • Submitted Dates 
  • Assessment Scores 

All changes are instantly saved—no Save button required! 

 

A More Powerful All Student Scores Report

Instructors can now manage current and past student data more efficiently, with all essential tools consolidated into an intuitive, instructor-friendly workflow. Key improvements include:

Simplified Score Editing

  • Update due dates for all Lessons and WebTests from one page
  • Adjust lesson submission dates and WebTest scores directly in the table
  • Auto-save functionality – no save button needed, changes save instantly

Deactivated Student Access

  • View deactivated students with a new dropdown option (clearly labeled and highlighted)
  • Export includes deactivated students for complete performance reviews
 

New Messaging Experience

Messages now go directly to the email address linked to an instructor’s TEACH account, which means no more logging in just to check messages.

Messages can be sent from: 

  • Detailed Student Grades 
  • Search By Criteria Report 

Plus, instructors automatically receive a copy in their inbox, and every message event is logged in the system—so yes, we’ve got the receipts. 

Student Experience

New Messaging Experience

Students got a new messaging experience too! Students can now email their instructor directly using the “Send to Instructor” button. If a section has multiple facilitators, the message will reach all of them at once—no extra steps needed. 

 

Built-In Calculator Now Available in Practice

Students now have access to a built-in calculator directly within Practice mode (initial rollout available in select titles only), ensuring every learner has the same tool at their fingertips, promoting equity and simplifying instruction. 

Currently available in: 

  • Developmental Mathematics, 3rd Edition 
  • Preparation for College Mathematics, 3rd Edition 
  • Introductory Algebra, 6th Edition 
  • Introductory and Intermediate Algebra, 2nd Edition 
  • Algebra for College Students, 7th Edition 
  • Pathways to College Mathematics 

These are just a few of the exciting changes coming your way at Hawkes Learning. We’re committed to making your experience better and more seamless every step of the way. Stay tuned for more updates, and thank you for being a part of our community!

As always, if you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Customer Success Team any time at instructorsupport@hawkeslearning.com