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Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving Webinars

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Thursday, September 19 at 1:00 PM ET
RED Talk: Investing in Action: Engaging Activities for Teaching Investment Basics in Personal Finance

Join market-leading authors from Kapoor: Personal Finance as they share strategies for engaging students as you prepare them for future personal financial success.

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Friday, September 20 at 1:00 PM ET
Keeping College Relevant in the Skills-Based Economy

Join us for an engaging discussion on the “skills-based hiring” movement and its impact on the Introduction to Business classroom. We’ll discuss strategies for modernizing the curriculum to better prepare students for careers and explore how McGraw Hill’s Connect Master Introduction to Business can effectively support this skills-focused learning approach.

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Friday, September 27 at 1:00 PM ET
Sidestepping Gen AI with Real-World Simulations

Unlike current generative AI tools alone, Role Plays (ABAs) replicate real-world scenarios, challenging students to apply their knowledge and skills in a controlled, risk-free environment. In this webinar, we will explore: Is Gen AI replacing the need for real-world practice? Discussion on how Role-Playing (ABA) simulations provide authentic business scenarios to help students apply concepts practically. Strategies for integration of simulations with Role-Playing (ABAs) to enhance student decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking under real-world pressures.

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Wednesday, October 2 at 1:00 PM ET
Navigating the Future with Microsoft Copilot and Gen AI in Higher Ed

Join us for an enlightening webinar featuring Penn State instructor Frank Sorokach. Explore how Microsoft Copilot and Generative AI are transforming higher education. Gain practical insights on integrating these advanced technologies into your curriculum, boosting student engagement, and optimizing administrative processes. Stay ahead in the dynamic educational landscape with this must-attend session!

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Tuesday, October 8 at 1:00 PM ET
Utilizing Copilot and Gen AI in Your Curriculum and Everyday Lives

Join us for an insightful webinar featuring renowned author and instructor Randy Nordell, titled “Utilizing Copilot and Gen AI in Your Curriculum and Everyday Lives.” In this session, Randy will explore innovative ways to integrate Copilot and generative AI technologies into educational curricula and daily activities. Attendees will gain practical tips and strategies to enhance learning experiences, streamline tasks, and leverage AI for personal and professional growth.

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Friday, October 18 at 1:00 PM ET
Emerging Strategies for Seamless Marketing and Sales Alignment

In this webinar, author and professor of marketing, Dr. Shane Hunt, examines key strategies and benefits of improving marketing and sales collaboration, including data alignment, communication tactics, and the role of AI in boosting efficiency.

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Thursday, October 24 at 2:00 PM ET
Ready for Hire? Enhancing Analysis Skills and Real-World Application with Marketing Mini-Sims

As students prepare to secure future internships or marketing positions, are they career-ready? How can we better prepare them for the agility needed on the job? In this webinar, we will evaluate effective uses of Marketing Mini-Sims (ABAs) in a variety class modalities to support critical thinking and analysis skills, recognize the role faculty and academic departments play in preparing students for marketing careers and how simulations can help, and identify strategies for incorporating Marketing Mini-Sims into your marketing courses to drive student engagement.

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Friday, October 25 at 1:00 PM ET
Career Readiness in AI and Analytics: Alumni & Student Perspectives

Join us for an engaging webinar focused on preparing students for careers in both artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics across various business functions. Our expert panel features a blend of seasoned professionals and emerging talent -
  • David Campbell, Senior Manager at EY
  • Alex Pirsos, Data Scientist at JPMorgan Chase
  • Eric Rich, current student embarking on his career as a Data Analyst at Walmart
  • Dr. Haya Ajjan, Assoc Dean & Professor of Management Information Systems at Elon University

This session will explore how to effectively teach analytics and AI concepts to ensure career readiness. Attendees will gain insights into equipping students with the essential skills to thrive in today’s data-driven and AI-enhanced business environment. Learn from both industry experts and students on the front lines of the future workforce—don’t miss this chance to prepare your students for successful careers in AI powered world!

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Friday, November 1 at 11:00 AM ET
Cultivating Critical Thinking in the Classroom

Join Angelo Kinicki and Chad Hartnell, authors from market-leading Kinicki: Management: A Practical Introduction as they delve into a discussion around critical thinking that applies to all business courses. Critical thinking is an essential skill every employer wants of a prospective employee, yet college students are behind in this important capability. Traditional instructional methods can fall short in helping students develop, practice, and significantly improve this important career readiness skill before they graduate. This interactive session explores how instructors can scaffold students learning to improve their higher-order thinking skills by applying a decision-making framework and the impacts of AI on critical thinking.

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Tuesday, November 12 at 1:00 PM ET
Enhancing Personal Productivity with Microsoft 365 Apps

Join author and instructor Randy Nordell as he shares tips and strategies to boost your productivity using Microsoft 365 apps like Teams, Outlook, and OneNote. Learn how to streamline your workflow and manage your time more effectively.

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Wednesday, November 13 at 2:00 PM ET
Practice Makes Perfect: Using Practice Marketing to Develop Real-World Professional Skills

In today’s business environment, it isn’t enough to simply learn the formulas, concepts, and theories of business – it takes an understanding and application of the soft skills that crucial to creating a well-rounded business professional. McGraw Hill’s Practice Marketing is an interactive business simulation that engages students and challenges them to apply critical thinking and analytical skills while developing their professional skills in teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. In this webinar, we will explore: The hard and soft skills students need to succeed in the “real world” outside the college classroom, How business simulations apply classroom learning to challenging business scenarios, and How faculty can easily incorporate Practice Marketing into their marketing and business curriculum.

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Friday, December 6 at 12:00 PM ET
Navigating “TikTok Brain:” Adapting to the Modern Attention Span in the Classroom

Explore the phenomenon of "TikTok Brain" and its effects on student attention spans and learning. Learn strategies to address these challenges in your classroom and discover how McGraw Hill Connect tools can help engage students and enhance their learning experiences.


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