Today’s students were practically born with a smartphone in hand, and we know it is a challenge to keep them engaged and motivated with their studies in a world of distractions. Meeting them in their technological comfort zone is one way of doing that, but impactful use of technology is more than just leaping on the latest fad or trend to gain students’ attention; it goes much deeper. In this session, you will hear how McGraw Hill works in partnership with instructors to enact a digital transformation that strikes to the heart of the challenges of teaching modern cohorts. Discover how, with some small structural adjustments, you can:  

• Meaningfully embed asynchronous activity that offers a broad supportive structure while simultaneously helping students to take responsibility for their learning
• Gain insightful data and reporting through easy-to-manage formative assessment touchpoints to underpin student success, satisfaction and retention
• Reintroduce reading to the equation and develop positive study habits and routines
• Break free from the constraints of static content to develop impactful approaches geared to your students

Speakers

18 April, 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Alejandra Ramos
Assistant professor, department of economics Trinity College Dublin, Alejandra Ramos is an assistant professor in the department of economics at Trinity College Dublin. She is an applied microeconomist with a focus on development. Her research interests are intra-household decision making, intimate partner violence, and education. She obtained her PhD in economics from Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) in July 2017. She holds a master’s in economic analysis from UAB, an MSc in economics from the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, and a master’s in economics from the University of the Andes, Colombia.

18 April, 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Garry Sheahan
Senior academic consultant Garry Sheahan is based in Dublin, Ireland and leads a team of digital academic consultants across the North European region. His focus is on the use of sophisticated online solutions to drive engagement, simplify the administration of secure online assessment and to implement tools that allow for more focus on application across all disciplines.

Our experience in the higher education sector means that we understand the challenges of providing the right tools and content to support a variety of teaching and learning methods, catering for students at all levels across the board.

From online teaching and learning tools that are powered by artificial intelligence and adaptive learning principles to trusted and engaging content, we support you to help your students be the best they can possibly be.

We partner with educators and institutions all around the world to support learner needs and deliver measurable results, enabling students everywhere to unlock their potential.

Attending the conference on behalf of McGraw Hill are our Academic Consultants, Marie Meskell and Lindsay Butterworth.  They are looking forward to starting, or in many cases, continuing conversations about how McGraw Hill can help your organisation move into the future, ease the workload for faculty and help your students thrive in their learning. In short, how we can partner with you to make your vision a reality. 

Marie Meskell

Marie Meskell is a senior academic consultant with McGraw Hill, who as part of her role works with instructors across Ireland and Scotland to successfully integrate adaptive courseware to enhance module delivery. Previously she was an academic with over 15 years of experience within a higher education setting teaching large undergraduate modules. With her experience within third level education, she is committed to the successful utilisation of adaptive courseware to support instructors to align learning outcomes with learning experiences and assessment with successful technology integration using Connect. 

Lindsay Butterworth

Lindsay Butterworth is a Senior Academic Consultant with McGraw Hill.  Having worked in education supporting educators on an international level for over twenty years she now works collaboratively with institutions supporting instructors to embed adaptive courseware central to learning and the student experience and outcomes.