Streamlining Student Prep Time: Using McGraw Hill Connect® Tools Effectively
Connect with SmartBook® is the key to my students’ success. It ensures they are prepared with the right information before the lecture. I set up my SmartBook assignments and pre-lecture quizzes with the specific learning objectives they need to have mastered before coming to the lecture.
Maximizing Lecture Time with Smart Preparation
As educators, we’re always looking for ways to maximize our lecture time while ensuring students come to class prepared and ready to engage. With the increasing demands of covering complex topics, finding the right tools to support student learning is essential. That’s where McGraw Hill Connect® comes in. By leveraging its SmartBook and pre-lecture quizzes, I’ve transformed the way my students prepare for class—making learning more efficient, effective, and engaging.
Simplifying Assignment Setup for Targeted Learning
The system is so user-friendly that setting up these assignments with the specific learning objectives in each chapter is quick and easy. This saves me lecture time because I do not have to detail the majority of the anatomy and simpler portions of the physiological concepts during the lecture.
I can breeze through the simpler LOs, and instead, we can spend more time on the challenging topics. This also allows for better participation in discussions, critical thinking questions, and time in lectures for clinical scenarios that reinforce the concepts. The students appreciate the detail-oriented approach to their preparation study too. I rarely hear: "What do we need to know for this?" anymore (which alone is worth using Connect, right?)
Reducing Student Anxiety and Improving Engagement
Adding SmartBook and pre-lecture quizzes using the Connect Question Bank keeps the anxiety level contained for my students. By showing them exactly the concepts they need to understand before lecture, it caps the overwhelming feeling that normally accompanies a challenging course like Anatomy and Physiology.
The Impact of Connect on Teaching and Learning
Using McGraw Hill Connect® has not only streamlined my students’ prep time but has also enhanced engagement and deepened classroom discussions. The ability to focus on complex concepts while ensuring students have a strong foundation before they even walk into the lecture hall has been a game-changer. If you’re looking for a way to optimize your class time and improve student outcomes, I highly recommend integrating these tools into your teaching strategy. Your students—and your lecture time—will thank you!
