Switching from Pearson MyLab?
The video-first, customizable alternative to MyLab. Instructors cut grading time, stop AI cheating, and skip the yearly edition refresh.
Side by side
Blended Teaching vs Pearson MyLab
A direct comparison across the five things instructors ask us about most when they switch.
| Blended Teaching | Pearson MyLab | |
|---|---|---|
| Content & pedagogy | ||
| Primary format | Video lessons filmed with instructors | Pearson eText plus algorithmic problem sets, study modules, and videos |
| Lesson length | 5–12 minutes | Textbook-aligned modules with reading and algorithmic practice |
| Focus | Concept-first intuition building | Mastery via repeated algorithmic practice with hint scaffolding |
| LMS integration | ||
| LTI 1.3 integration | Yes — embeds inside Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace | LTI 1.3 via Access Pearson with SSO; student work opens in a new tab |
| Automatic gradebook sync | Yes | Yes |
| Student access flow | Single-click from the LMS, no access code | Pearson account plus access code, Inclusive Access enrollment, or Pearson+ subscription |
| Academic integrity | ||
| Unique-per-student questions | Yes — Dynamic MCQs generate the whole question per student | Algorithmic numeric variation on a fixed question template |
| Auto-graded paper exams | Yes — free Paper Exam Grader included | No native paper-exam scanning within MyLab |
| Static question reuse on Chegg / Discord | Each student gets a different question, so shared answers don’t apply | Algorithmic variation limits direct answer-key reuse, but solution walkthroughs for MyLab problems are widely shared on Chegg, YouTube, TikTok, and Discord |
| Customization | ||
| Add your own videos or content | Yes | Custom files supported (~50MB per course) plus YouTube links, but oriented around Pearson’s content |
| Reorder or swap units | Yes | Reorder modules and lessons; underlying structure follows the adopted Pearson textbook |
| Use as a supplement (not a full course shell) | Yes | Built around a specific Pearson textbook edition; supplement use forfeits most pre-built content |
| Switching cost | ||
| Semester-over-semester refresh | Low — content and questions carry over | Higher — often tied to new edition adoption |
| Migration support from a real human | Included | Varies by rep |
Why instructors switch
Four reasons professors leave MyLab
Pulled from conversations with instructors who made the switch.
Video content beats algorithmic drills
MyLab leads with the eText and endless algorithmic practice problems. Repetition reinforces, but it doesn’t teach intuition. Blended Teaching leads with short, well-produced videos filmed with practitioners, then reinforces with assessment.
“Students can grind 200 MyLab problems and still not understand what a cash flow is. The videos closed that gap.”
No access codes, no textbook lock-in
MyLab access is bundled with a specific Pearson textbook edition. When the edition changes, so does your shell — and your students’ bills. Blended Teaching isn’t tied to a publisher’s edition cycle.
“Every edition flip meant re-mapping assignments and my students re-paying. I wanted something that carried over.”
Questions that can’t be shared
MyLab’s algorithmic variation reseeds numbers on a fixed question template, which limits direct answer-key reuse. But solution walkthroughs for MyLab problems still circulate widely on Chegg, YouTube, TikTok, and Discord. Blended Teaching’s Dynamic MCQs generate the whole question, not just the numbers, so shared answers don’t apply.
“Each student gets a different question — same concept, same difficulty, different setup. Sharing answers doesn’t help.”
A course shell you actually control
MyLab’s structure mirrors the Pearson textbook. Reordering units, swapping in your own case studies, or running a non-linear syllabus fights the tool. Blended Teaching treats customization as the default, not the exception.
“We want instructors to start with our shell and make it their own — not the other way around.”
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Ready to switch from MyLab?
Book a 30-minute call. We’ll walk through your course, import your existing questions, and show you exactly what the student experience looks like.