McGraw-Hill Connect Effectiveness Study
Within the case studies we analyzed, we found that Connect’s all-digital teaching and learning environment has helped more than double the number of students receiving A’s. In addition, students using Connect are also able to receive immediate feedback on their work, which boosts their confidence in the classroom and leads to a more engaged and interactive classroom discussion. We also found that this engaged learning environment pushes students to remain in courses they would otherwise withdraw from, which can ultimately raise course retention rates and graduation rates.

Instructors experience benefits from Connect as well. Administering tests and quizzes takes significantly less time with this learning platform – grading that took instructors a full hour drops to a low 12-minute average when they are using Connect. Saving time is great, but for instructors, saving time on grading allows them to focus on higher-value activities like extending and enhancing their course material and engaging students, both in and outside of the classroom.
With Connect, instructors are also able to track students’ progress and difficulties in real time and modify their one-on-one discussions and lecture content to focus on challenging topics. Overall, Connect provides a more engaging and richer classroom experience, enhancing the ability of instructors to teach and the students’ ability to learn.


By The Connect Team | July 31 2013
Tags: data, effectiveness, study
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