From Gwen Earle

In my Business Communications course, I'm testing the Bongo AI Coach from Cengage MindTap, which offers tonal analysis and coaching tips for student audio or video submissions, fostering practice in a safe environment. So far, I love the feature!

Bongo AI Coach uses a large-language model and generative AI for tailored feedback and tonal analysis, currently interfacing with an Open AI GPT model. Unlike ChatGPT, which requires trial-and-error and has data limitations, Bongo automatically generates actionable feedback without needing user prompts, handling complex prompt engineering effectively.

From John Gerardi

"In my Financial and Managerial Accounting courses, students use McGraw-Hill’s SmartBook as a study and learning tool. SmartBook employs adaptive learning strategies to personalize the experience by highlighting key concepts, reinforcing difficult topics, and adjusting to each student's strengths and weaknesses. As students progress, SmartBook adapts its questions based on their confidence and accuracy. Topics that students have mastered are skipped, while areas requiring more practice receive additional support and guidance. I believe SmartBook is one of the most effective tools for helping students truly understand the material rather than just memorizing it.”