Personalized Learning at Its Best: How SmartBook® Helps Students Study Smarter
Want to streamline your student support hours and equip them to be proactive about their learning? Incorporate SmartBook assignments into your lesson plans. This has been a game changer for my courses since it was first introduced in McGraw Hill Connect®.
Customizing Assignments with Learning Objectives
One of the most powerful aspects of SmartBook® is its ability to tailor assignments based on specific learning objectives. I can load assignments with the exact topics covered in a chapter—or emphasize key concepts I want my students to focus on—by simply selecting the corresponding learning objectives.
Additionally, I have the flexibility to adjust the average time spent on the assignment, which provides an estimate of how many questions will be assigned for each concept. This level of customization ensures that students are engaging with the most important material in a structured and efficient way.
Adaptive Learning for Individual Student Needs
SmartBook goes beyond traditional assignments by offering an adaptive learning experience tailored to each student. If a student consistently answers questions correctly on a concept—like the functions of the mitochondria—the system recognizes mastery and stops asking about that topic. Conversely, if a student struggles with a concept—such as the movement of lymph from a node back to the heart—SmartBook will continue reinforcing it. It adapts through different Bloom’s levels until the student demonstrates understanding.
Providing Actionable Insights for Smarter Studying
Once a student completes an assignment, SmartBook generates an assessment that highlights both mastered concepts and areas needing improvement. The system then creates a personalized study guide that pinpoints topics requiring further attention.
This individualized approach empowers students to take control of their own study time, focusing on concepts where they need the most help. When they attend student support hours or visit a tutoring center, they can bring up this information—helping both them and their instructors streamline the session and target specific learning gaps.
Boosting Student Success with SmartBook
By integrating SmartBook into your lesson plans, you provide students with a more effective way to study, retain information, and engage with course content. The adaptive nature of the platform not only improves comprehension but also boosts confidence, allowing students to approach learning with a clearer understanding of their strengths and areas for improvement. Implement SmartBook in your courses, and you’ll see a significant impact on student success by the end of the semester!
