New app and lesson plans address increased
interest in AR technology from both teachers and
parents
NEW
YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McGraw Hill
and Verizon today announced a new mobile application to bring
augmented reality (AR) learning activities to K-12 students and
classrooms across the country: McGraw Hill AR. The free app
leverages the immersive and interactive features of AR technology
to bring academic concepts to life and give students and educators
new ways to engage with educational content.
"As we look to combine the value of hands-on learning with the
benefits of emerging technologies, we found AR to be a natural area
of exploration in the development of our suite of education tools,"
said Shawn Smith, chief innovation
officer for McGraw Hill's School group. "Following the disruptions
to classroom learning over the past few years, our AR app will
pioneer new ways of engaging students with important concepts and
materials. While AR technology may still be an area of uncertain
utility today, we see the possibility of boundless impact tomorrow
and are excited to take this step in support of the students and
teachers we serve."
The McGraw Hill AR app is available with standards-aligned
lesson plans for educators that are exclusively available through
Verizon Innovative Learning HQ - a next-gen online education portal
that provides free access to immersive extended reality (XR)
educational experiences for K-12 students. The McGraw Hill AR app
joins a plethora of AR and virtual reality (VR) educational
materials, tailored lesson plans, and credentialed professional
development on technology integration within the learning
environment. The app currently features three activities on
algebra readiness and geometry for grades 6-12, with the full suite
of 10 math-centric activities to be live by fall 2022.
"Seeing how educators are rethinking how they teach, how
students learn, and how to reinvent using emerging technologies,
now more than ever it is imperative that they have access to
next-gen learning tools and the powerful learning opportunities
they unlock," said Alex Servello,
director of corporate social responsibility at Verizon. "With
Verizon Innovative Learning HQ, we've democratized access to
next-gen learning, putting technologies like McGraw Hill AR in the
hands of educators to help deliver and enable more immersive,
personalized learning experiences for students."
Verizon has been committed to fostering digital inclusion
through its transformative education initiative, Verizon Innovative
Learning, which is celebrating ten years of driving equity within
education for some of the most vulnerable populations across the
country.
AR App Drives Student Engagement
The McGraw Hill
AR app offers dynamic, standards-aligned, publisher-grade
lessons that motivate and engage students while promoting deep
conceptual understanding. The activities offered through the app
supplement any core curriculum by stimulating engagement and
improving learning retention through interaction, exploration, and
multi-sensory experiences using tablets and smartphones.
The easy-to-use AR app will help to foster increased adoption of
the technology in the classroom. In a recent survey conducted with
Hanover Research, over three-quarters (78%) of educators reported
student engagement as the greatest benefit of leveraging AR
technology in the classroom. This is particularly important
following substantial pandemic-induced learning loss. While teacher
and student access to AR technology has been limited to date, 74%
of educators who use AR use it often – at least once a week.
The McGraw Hill AR app is available for download today, free of
charge on any Apple or Android tablet or smartphone via the
App Store and Google Play, and with
accompanying lesson plans for educators at Verizon Innovative
Learning HQ.
About McGraw Hill
McGraw Hill is a leading global
education company that partners with millions of educators,
learners and professionals around the world. Recognizing their
diverse needs, we build trusted content, flexible tools and
powerful digital platforms to help them achieve success on their
own terms. Through our commitment to equity, accessibility and
inclusion, we foster a culture of belonging that respects and
reflects the diversity of the communities, learners and educators
we serve. McGraw Hill has over 40 offices across North America, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle
East and South America, and
makes its learning solutions for PreK-12, higher education,
professionals and others available in more than 80 languages. Visit
us at mheducation.com or find us
on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter.
About Verizon
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE,
Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on June 30,
2000 and is one of the world's leading providers of
technology and communications services. Headquartered in
New York City and with a presence
around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $133.6 billion in 2021. The company offers data,
video and voice services and solutions on its award-winning
networks and platforms, delivering on customers' demand for
mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and control.
About Verizon Innovative Learning
Verizon Innovative
Learning, Verizon's award-winning education initiative, is
celebrating 10 years of addressing barriers to digital inclusion
for students and teachers. Since 2012, the initiative has committed
$1 billion in market value to support
digital equity, reaching over 1.5 million students. Verizon
Innovative Learning provides free technology, internet access and
innovative learning programs to students in under-resourced
communities - enabling students to develop the skills, knowledge
and confidence needed to build an innovative workforce of the
future. In 2021, Verizon launched Verizon Innovative Learning HQ, a
next-gen online education portal that provides free access to
immersive XR educational experiences to all educators, including
K-12 teachers, nationwide. A key initiative under Citizen Verizon,
the company's responsible business plan for economic, environmental
and social advancement, Verizon Innovative Learning is helping to
drive the company's goal to provide 10 million youths with digital
skills training by 2030. Learn more at CitizenVerizon.com.
Contact
Tyler Reed
McGraw Hill
(914) 512-4853
tyler.reed@mheducation.com
Bernadette Brijlall
Verizon
bernadette.brijlall@verizon.com
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