McGraw Hill Launches New AI Features to Enhance Learning Experience
McGraw Hill announced new artificial intelligence capabilities within McGraw Hill Connect, its digital learning and course management solution for higher education. Learning Coach is a new conversational AI tutor rooted in learning science that will be available in select courses within Connect over the coming months, providing instructors with a solution to extend scalable, in-the-moment support for students as they work through challenging concepts. A new Translation Tool, available for most Connect eBook titles this spring, allows students to select text and view both the original and translated content side-by-side. With support for 38 languages at launch, this feature enables multilingual learners to better navigate course materials while ensuring their reading remains aligned with instructor assignments. Additionally, AI Reader continues to enhance Connect's AI-powered reading support. AI Reader encourages active reading by allowing students to highlight passages for simplified explanations and comprehension checks, helping learners engage more deeply with content and learn at their own pace.Instructors can now assign AI literacy learning modules within the Connect digital course solution to help students learn how to apply GenAI thoughtfully and effectively. The modules focus on practical use cases and real-world applications covering topics such as prompt refinement, searching for jobs in the age of AI, and using AI ethically and responsibly. Students can further develop and showcase these skills through a SIMskills Badge in Foundational GenAI, available now through Connect. The self-paced course culminates in a digital credential that students can share on LinkedIn, resumes and other professional platforms. SIMskills courses and credentials are free for all college faculty with Connect access, and students can purchase access directly through Connect.
