“Students can safely engage with an embedded AI tool linked to their trusted course content.”

—Dr. Dave Duke
McGraw Hill Senior VP, Chief Product Officer

McGraw Hill’s vision is to unlock the potential of each learner at every stage of life and to clear paths to quality education for all students by providing them with secure, best-in-class technology, such as our AI Reader. 

McGraw Hill products have utilized artificial intelligence (AI) for over 20 years. When predictive AI became available, we recognized its value and created our ALEKS platform incorporating it. When generative AI became available, with thoughtful development, we took a learning science-focused approach to create AI Reader.

This learning tool utilizes generative AI within the eBook to promote active reading, resulting in more meaningful engagements and conceptual understanding of course content beyond basic memorization.

AI Reader gives students clarification, not answers.

Trained on McGraw Hill’s trusted, vetted content, AI Reader gives your students additional clarification of the material the moment they need it to boost their understanding.

Aligned with your course content, AI Reader enables students to:

  • Highlight words or sections and view simplified explanations.
  • Save explanations to notes.
  • Quiz themselves.

AI syllabus language you may wish to use.

Below, you’ll find the language we developed that you might consider adding to your syllabi. It can help your students understand how to use AI responsibly as a learning tool.

Incorporating AI Tools into Your Learning

This course encourages a balanced and thoughtful approach to using AI tools (e.g., McGraw Hill's AI Reader, available in your eBook) to enhance your learning experience. AI can be a powerful tool to help simplify complex concepts, provide alternative explanations, and promote active engagement with course concepts, but it can also be misused. Here’s how you can effectively and safely integrate AI tools into your studies:

  1. Permitted Uses: You are welcome to use AI tools to help you better understand course concepts, generate new ideas, and generate study materials. These tools can assist in clarifying difficult concepts, suggesting different perspectives, and keeping you engaged with the material.
  2. Critical Evaluation: AI tools can produce inaccurate or biased information. It is essential to evaluate the outputs of AI tools with a critical eye. Please verify the accuracy and relevance of the information provided before incorporating it into your work. You bear the final responsibility for the content you submit.
  3. Ethical Considerations: Be mindful of the ethical implications of using AI. Understand that AI can perpetuate biases present in the data it was trained on. Use these tools ethically and responsibly, ensuring that you uphold the principles of academic integrity.
  4. Learning Outcomes: Reflect on how the use of AI tools affects your understanding, engagement, and enjoyment of the course material. Consider both the benefits and limitations of AI in your learning journey. AI should be a tool to augment your learning, not to replace the critical thinking and analysis that are fundamental to your education.

By integrating AI tools thoughtfully and responsibly, you can enhance your learning experience while developing essential skills for navigating an increasingly AI-driven world. This balanced approach will help you make the most of these technologies while maintaining the integrity and quality of your academic work.