McGraw-Hill Connect reviews

Fantastic resource with a lot of hidden gems.

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Overall, it is a highly valuable resource for both students and instructors alike. It allows users to have remote access to the text that is used in the classroom if they are not able to access a copy of the textbook. There are also multimedia resources and quizzes available for some texts/resources. I loved using this in some of my university courses.

Minpunten:

It can be a little challenging to navigate as a new user. I also think that a lot of instructors are unaware of the full resources that are available to their students. Some of the resources can seem a little “hidden” at first but once you’ve used it a couple of times you can unlock its full potential.

Want the best Medical Office - Billing and Coding software - for College students? Look no further..

Opmerkingen: I am moving as many courses and resource materials to MMGH so I can use Connect in as many classes as possible. I believe all my SP21 courses are set up with MMGH and will be using Connect. They also have a medical office simulation (game) that students can mimic the exact duties and responsibilities they will be doing in the Medical Office in this software and can get grading information on their work and progress. :)

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Textbook, Assignments from the textbook, Workbook, Workbook assignments from the workbook are in this software. No need to purchase a printed book and wait to get it. Everything coincides with the text and/or workbook you use from McGraw-Hill. All Instructor resources are right at hand. I can add, change, delete, hide, upload, download almost anything out of or in to Connect.

Minpunten:

Getting started process for Instructors. Getting the students, especially the ones that are new to the Medical Office environment, up and running in the first class time. Did not work the first two semesters I used Connect but since then is not so bad. Just big learning curve already and then add having to try and help the students get started was overwhelming.

Terrible grading and comprehension of material checking

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ease of connection to this software is pretty good.

Minpunten:

The questions are overly wordy and the multiple-choice answers are so similar and some of them, that could be right, are graded as incorrect. Beyond frustrating to the point that I am seeking out to write this negative review.

Resourceful

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Great sources for more student interactions

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So many options to choose from overwhelming at times

Good, but not great

Opmerkingen: I like this software a lot. My class uses it 2-3 times a week. There was recently a hiccup that wiped out all of my previous plans, so I'm having to sort through ALL the things again. It's really a pain. They make it easy for kids to log-in via a computer or tablet browser using "simplified log-in". It would be better if they could also use the app with simplified log-in, but as it stands, it's either app w/ complicated log in, or tablet browser with easy log-in. I hear the app is buggy, but I don't really use that because it's easier for first graders to use simplified log-in.

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I love the options & diversity of materials included in this software - games, review, lessons, etc. I love that parents/students can access these at home and use them as review.

Minpunten:

Deleting things on your planner is the biggest pain - it's all right click here and confirm there. I love all the materials, but there's got to be an easier way to get rid of lessons/activities that you don't want. Also, I really dislike that so many of the activities have almost the same name, even if they're different activities.

McGraw-Hill Connect - One of the Better LMS Integrations

Opmerkingen: MH-Connect, by far, provides the best customer service from my experience.

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McGraw-Hill Connect (or MHConnect) provides one of the best LTI integrations with Canvas, our institution's LMS. The MHConnect interfaces allows you to create assignments, quizzes, and exams and then sync them with Canvas. When students participate in these activities, they do so through the MHConnect interface, and then their scores are passed back to the Canvas grade book. We have multiple publisher integrations in our instance of Canvas. McGraw-Hill Connect continuously provides the most stable connection with little need for support. But when we do need support, we're able to resolve things very quickly with an actual person over the phone.

Minpunten:

The interface for MHConnect could use a major refresh that includes enhancing the intuitiveness of performing key functions. For example, after creating assignments, quizzes, and exams, it's not immediately apparent that the instructor needs to then deploy those items to Canvas. It's frequently assumed that because their Canvas course is already linked to their MHConnect course, anything created will be automatically synced with Canvas. Also, changing certain settings for a course in MHConnect needs to be better communicated to the instructor.

McGraw-Hill Connect - Enhancing the Learning Experience

Opmerkingen: My overall experience with McGraw-Hill Connect has been positive. I no longer have to input grades in two different places.

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One of the standout features of McGraw-Hill Connect is its ability to provide a wide range of course materials in the platform.

Minpunten:

Some aspects of the product can be challenging to use initially. The interface may require some getting use to when link to the lms.

Connecting with McGraw-Hill Connect

Opmerkingen: Overall I love the software. Our K-6 ELA teachers use it daily in the classroom as their main ELA resource. The students love that they can log in and complete assignements assigned to them by their teacher.

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I love that McGraw-Hill Connect made it easy for teachers to add the product license themselves for the teacher book and the student book. Teachers are also able to setup their own account.

Minpunten:

i can say the only thing I don’t like about McGraw-Hill Connect software is the process for uploading students into the program. You have to use a excel template to type certain login credentials for each student. This process is okay on the front in of setting up your student accounts but we get several new students a month and it would be easier to just type those few students information directly into the program instead of completing the excel template and then waiting for it to upload.

High-Quality Products with Disappointing Tech & Customer Service

Opmerkingen: We love the physical product we have purchased for science, socials studies, and reading through McGraw Hill. The sales representatives are always positive and helpful. But once you purchase these products, getting the online portion(s) to work and show the correct number of seats is usually a headache.

Pluspunten:

It allows teachers to access their instructional resources online and allows students to receive online instruction aligned with our McGraw Hill products.

Minpunten:

Initially setting up online access to McGraw Hill products is always somewhat problematic. For instance, you may purchase "x" amount of student and teacher seats to access a particular program, but then those seats won't show up online until you create a ticket with McGraw Hill support and they fix it. Last school year, it took 7 calls, hours on hold with McGraw Hill, and 2 months for one of our 5th-grade teachers to access their Wonders Reading curriculum online.

McGraw-Hill Connect

Pluspunten:

This software is great for professors and students to communicate and submit assignments. I have been using this software since freshman year of college and have gotten very used to the functions. It is easy to use and your book is programmed online with your access code.

Minpunten:

Textbooks are expensive, especially books with access codes so sometimes as a college student I try to avoid buying straight through the site.

McGraw-Hill Connect - Education in the 21st Century

Opmerkingen: My overall experience with McGraw-Hill Connect has been positive. I sometimes feel that there are simply too many assignments, too much homework, and far too many quizzes, but at the same time, as a remote student, I'm saving tons of time that would otherwise be spent driving to a campus, and probably learning more in the process.

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When I returned to college in 2017 to obtain my MBA, I was surprised how much everything had changed. For starters, I was earning my degree 100% online. This meant lots of e-books and e-learning tools, and both are found through McGraw-Hill Connect. What I like most about this software is that it's easy to get started and easy to maintain progress. The site stores your textbooks, and when you access a textbook, the application remembers where you left off. It's easy to tag and highlight text, sections, and pages. Toggling over to work assignments, you'll find these are easily mapped out so you always know what's due and when it's due (assuming your professor has properly set up the course, of course). I admit I found it all a bit intimidating at first, but now I quite enjoy the many features and functions this learning solution has to offer.

Minpunten:

At times, especially when you first being navigating the site, it can be easy to get lost. And this, of course, can be really frustrating when you are on a class deadline. My advice is to navigate the site slowly and learn where everything is stored. A bit of practice will save a lot of headaches in the long run.

Frustrating experience

Opmerkingen: The experience has been frustrating. McGraw hill's UI and UX is much to be desired. It has led to unnecessary prolonged study sessions and a test of patience for a student that is trying hard to understand the material. I am a student that would like to not have to understand the education platform as well.

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McGraw-Hill is aspiring to create an online ecosystem in which a student (such as myself) can learn on a PC/Phone/tablet. That is really cool, and I'm glad I can take my homework with me on my phone, makes it easy to connect and get to work.

Minpunten:

The overall feel and experience of using McGraw Hill connects platform is akin to a prison yard. The online book will not let me copy text or use external reading functionality. This prevents me from googling difficult topics or taking notes for my exam with ease. The smartlearn platform is nit picky and incorrect in it's time assessments. An assignment that should take an hour ends up taking 4 because of repeat questions and a failure to move forward. The book we are using has yielded multiple mistakes which makes me (the user) second guess if I have the correct answer or if the book is wrong. I think McGraw Hill is trying hard to keep it's users from propagating the educational material it hosts, which I understand. But I would like to say it does it at the expense of a grad students sanity and patience. Please focus on the UX and UI, because right now it is unenjoyable.

Exceptional Software

Opmerkingen: The overall experience that I have with this software is completely positive and what is most important is the fact that we are able to teach our own children.

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My wife and I have been using McGraw Hill Connect for our 5th and 6th grader for a few years and this software is outstanding. You can actually teach your children one on one and teach them exactly the way that the educators would do it in school. We use the student edition and the teachers edition and I can truly say, it is very very exceptional, like their grades. It was referred to us by a school administrator when my wife was working in the school, and now I send all my friends and family to their website to at least do a trial period, even for their college aged children. You cannot go wrong with this software.

Minpunten:

The only thing that I do not like about this software, is the fact that I did not find out about it sooner. I can only imagine the kind of tools and resources that they have for Pre-K and K children.

MyMath

Opmerkingen: I have used the MyMath program for close to ten years. I would like to see more review embedded. I do not like the way they have multiplication in 3rd grade crammed into 4-5 chapters and not really spread out as it needs to be for mastery.

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I like that students and I both have digital access to the text. In addition we have access to games and homework sheets.

Minpunten:

The assessment software is very cumbersome. It is not user friendly. I have tried on several occasions to create test and it is not worth the time I put into it. It has potential to be powerful, but just not well executed.

McGraw-Hill for online teaching

Opmerkingen: so far I had good experience, highly recommend for online homework and quizzes especially if you are teaching a larger classes.

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I like their presentations and assignments, it is very easy to design a quiz and exams using this software. Straight forward to use, it is very helpful to my students and their performance in exams have improved after using McCraw-Hill

Minpunten:

software is definitely helpful for students, however the price is little expensive, students often complain about it.

The worst software I have ever attempted to use

Opmerkingen: The worst experience with online learning I have ever been forced to endure. This product fails at every level - especially when held up to other main stream options. Horrible, Terrible, No GOOD- Worst product

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I am in my 6th semester of online learning. I have used everything under the sun. This is the worst platform in terms of functionality, accessibility, cost, ease of navigation, speed and buffering, seriously you name it...literally every relevant aspect of the user experience- are ALLL SUBPAR.

Minpunten:

I didn't like a single thing about it. It was horrible, I cringe at the thought of giving you scum bags my money. You are not worth my time or effort-

Connect

Opmerkingen: Overall, I like it. It can be a bit expensive, but no more so than a textbook, and it can be used for more than one course (if they use the same textbook).

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I love using connect for my classes. The Smartbook feature gives a great introduction to the chapter, and the software allows for a seamless transition between the book and the assignment.

Minpunten:

Sometimes, if the settings aren't exactly right, the professors have trouble understanding what the students can and can't see on their end, so there is a bit of a disconnect there.

Easy Online Access

Opmerkingen: I used this for years, and have since moved on (this year). I really miss it. I miss how easy it was to find things, and how many different options were available with each lesson.

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I could find what I needed quickly. Everything was online (book and teachers sheets, etc)

Minpunten:

Not enough at home (extra) material, way to enter answers in, etc.

Okay Product

Opmerkingen: The consistency that it provides from year to year.

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The included leveled readers provide great opportunity for varied levels for all a variety learning needs.

Minpunten:

The cost to this product continues to increase. Improvements to content continue. Difficult to integrate with other software.

Textbook and Homework Source

Opmerkingen: I really enjoyed using McGraw-Hill for my accounting classes. I would recommend using it as an educational tool.

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I was required to buy McGraw Connect to take my accounting homework in college. I also purchased my textbooks on McGraw which provided me useful study materials like flashcards and quizzes. My favorite tool is the interactive textbook that highlights important information.

Minpunten:

One problem I had with the interactive textbook were the reminders to take the quiz. It would useful for there to be a way to turn off that notification because it was distracting.

Perfect for Distance Learning!

Opmerkingen: Once students are in the system, it's really helpful for making content delivery varied from textbook to online.

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I like the most that the software will read the lesson out loud to the student while the student follows along. That is really helpful for struggling readers! Also, being able to assign online content directly into Google Classroom is really helpful!

Minpunten:

It is very complicated to add and move students and then also as to where they log in. It's really frustrating.

Connect

Opmerkingen: The benefits are syncing student assignment scores to D2L as well as seeing how much time a student spends on each assignment and students receive immediate feedback on their results.

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That is sync's the assignment grades in Connect to your school's learning management system such as D2L.

Minpunten:

Nothing is missing or difficulty to use. It works well with our learning management system (D2L) and was easily adopted.

Easy to use

Opmerkingen: Overall, was a great learning tool and helped keep me organized/prepared for class.

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As a student, McGraw-Hill Connect made it so easy to stay on top of assignments and assigned readings. They display due dates on different interfaces and make the reading more interactive.

Minpunten:

the software sometimes had glitches when displaying images. Other than that, everything else ran smoothly.

Online textbook

Opmerkingen: In a 1:1 setting, this textbook app is a great resource. My kids love the intro videos.

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I like that you can take the reading level up or down. Considering most textbooks are written way higher than my students' levels.

Minpunten:

When we used to have to input a spreadsheet with our students' names to get access to online accounts

McGraw Hill Review

Opmerkingen: Overall I had a good learning experience via McGraw-Hill software and it was a software that was not difficult to navigate through.

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As a student, it is a great software to complete assignments since there are various tools that help with our learning experience.

Minpunten:

Honestly, I do not have much to say in regards to what I liked least about McGraw-Hill Connect in regards to my learning experience.