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Shaping and Sharpening the Future of Higher Ed

Hear from McGraw Hill’s leaders as they explore hot topics in higher education, including AI, the modern learning journey, and more—shaping the experiences of today’s students, faculty, and institutions.



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The Modern Student Learning Journey (Part 1)
Join Kathryn Hemsing, Sr. Director of Sharpen at McGraw Hill, for a closer look at today’s students as they balance school, work, and life in a world shaped by technology and the rise of AI.

The Modern Student Learning Journey (Part 2)
Hear from Sharon Schwarzmiller, McGraw Hill’s Vice President of Enterprise Sales and Marketing, as she reviews key data points highlighting the challenges faced by modern-day students and explores how responsible AI and study tools can support their busy lifestyles.

The Modern Student Learning Journey (Part 3)
Discover a day in the life of Sofia, a modern-day student, as Meredith Fossel, McGraw Hill’s Sr. Director of Marketing for Platform & Initiatives, guides you through her journey of balancing school, work, and life, highlighting the resources she relies on to achieve academic success. 

AI Input Guardrails
Led by Dave Duke, McGraw Hill's Chief Product Officer, this video explores how input guardrails set clear boundaries for the types of content that can be entered into AI models. These guardrails play a critical role in shaping learning experiences and ensuring the successful implementation of AI across institutions.

AI Output Guardrails
Watch as Dave Duke, McGraw Hill's Chief Product Officer, takes a closer look at how output guardrails establish expectations for AI to provide responsible and trustworthy responses.

Responsible AI
In this video, Matthew Swinand, McGraw Hill’s Vice President of Platform, discusses the importance of responsible AI and how it can be used to positively impact students and educators.

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