Ready for tomorrow.
Built for genuine learning.

Connect is a digital learning platform that helps students work through challenges, build lasting knowledge, and develop skills that extend beyond the course.

Built for learning. Designed for teaching.
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Beyond the answer

Connect supports productive struggle, practical application, and teaching insight so students learn how to solve problems—not simply how to reach an answer.

Learn | Practice | Apply

A connected experience for students and instructors.

AIReader and Translation Tool support in SmartBook
WCAGDesigned to conform to WCAG 2.2 Level AA
LMSRedesigned integration for smoother course setup

Learning that prepares students for what’s next

Explore how Connect supports deeper understanding, transferable skills, and more effective teaching.

Support students through challenge

SmartBook provides personalized support through adaptive reading, simplified explanations, self-quizzing, AI Reader, and multilingual assistance.

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Students working through a challenging concept together

From preparation to lasting skills

Connect combines adaptive support, authentic practice, and actionable teaching insight in one higher education workflow.

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Prepare with purpose

Personalized SmartBook reading and study support help students build comprehension before applying new ideas.

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Practice in context

Application-Based and critical-thinking activities connect course concepts to realistic decisions and problems.

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Improve with insight

Real-time reporting helps instructors identify at-risk students and target support where it is needed.

Tools for learning beyond the lecture

Select a feature to see how Connect helps students prepare, practice, and keep learning wherever they are.

An adaptive, assignable reading experience with personalized support, AI Reader, Translation Tool, explanations, and self-quizzing.

Connect Ready for Tomorrow effectiveness study materials

Built for students. Designed for you.

Connect gives instructors time-saving tools and useful insight while supporting accessible, relevant learning experiences for students.

Seamless course updates

Evergreen delivery brings updated content, tools, and accessibility features into the course.

Built-in accessibility

Connect is designed to conform to WCAG 2.2 Level AA.

Actionable insights

Real-time reporting supports informed intervention and targeted instruction.

Proctorio integration

Integrated online proctoring supports trusted assessment experiences.

Keep the focus on teaching

Connect’s redesigned LMS integration experience streamlines course setup and reduces friction for instructors.

  • Smarter section pairing
  • Direct assignment deployment
  • Current course content through Evergreen delivery
  • Real-time reporting for targeted support
  • Accessible learning designed for varied learner needs
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Understanding McGraw Hill Connect

What is McGraw Hill Connect?

Connect is a higher education digital learning platform that supports students in working through challenges to build knowledge and skills that last beyond the course.

How does SmartBook support learning?

SmartBook is an adaptive, assignable reading experience that personalizes learning and includes AI Reader, Translation Tool, simplified explanations, and self-quizzing.

Can students study away from their computers?

Yes. Sharpen Companion provides mobile-first study support, while ReadAnywhere provides offline access to course materials.

What instructor tools are included?

Connect includes course updates, accessibility support, real-time reporting, Proctorio integration, and LMS integration for course setup and assignment deployment.

How does Connect develop practical skills?

Application-Based Activities, Critical Thinking Activities, and generative AI preparation assignments help students apply concepts and build problem-solving and AI literacy.

Explore Connect for your institution

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