HSSL Hustle

Join Moises Rimeris and Joshua Pongan as they interview Dr. Justin White, author of Trayectorias and Director of the Basic Spanish Language Program at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). Part of the HSSL Hustle Podcast’s author masterclass miniseries, this episode dives into Dr. White’s expertise in second language acquisition, his mentorship under renowned researchers, and the innovative development of Trayectorias.Discover how this task-based Spanish program enhances language learning through activities with tangible outcomes, adaptive learning tools, and GoReact integration to track progress and foster cultural empathy. Dr. White also shares insights into creating instructor resources, supporting faculty implementation, and the success of FAU’s pilot program, where students demonstrated increased confidence and engagement. Whether you're an educator, student, or language enthusiast, this episode offers valuable perspectives on effective language teaching and learning strategies.

Join Robin Stalheim and Dr. Kelly Donahue Wallace, co-author of Living with Art, as they explore the evolving role of art appreciation in education. From teaching visual literacy and critical thinking to addressing emerging trends like artificial intelligence, Dr. Wallace shares insights into how art connects to students’ lives and careers. Robin and Kelly also discuss good questions you can ask in Art calls, chat about Kelly's experience with students in today's classroom, and how instructors (and students) are using AI in the Art classroom. Come listen and discover how Art and innovative teaching strategies are engaging today’s students, and learn why products like Living with Art offer essential support for instructors navigating challenges with OER. All that and more in this episode of the HSSL Author Masterclass!

Join Michael Gedatus and Bridget Harrison, author of American Democracy Now, for an engaging conversation that spans topics including the summer heatwaves at the Jersey Shore to the evolving challenges facing American democracy. Bridget shares insights into the timely release of the 2025 edition of her textbook, highlighting its focus on elections, technological disruptions in the classroom, and the impact of artificial intelligence on American Government classes.Also in this episode, you'll discover how the co-authors’ diverse expertise shapes the textbook’s comprehensive approach. You'll learn how Connect has transformed Bridget's classroom by improving engagement and reducing DFW rates, and hear her perspective on the advantages of premium educational content over OER. Our longest episode ye,t but this episode promises to offer valuable insights and practical tips for navigating today’s political and academic landscape.

Welcome to Episode 2 of the HSSL Hustle Author Masterclass sub-series! This week, Natalie Graner sits down with Paul Staub, co-author of The Art of Public Speaking, as he shares his journey into the communication discipline and his long-standing collaboration with Stephen Lucas on the #1 public speaking textbook. Natalie and Paul dive into Paul’s journey to becoming an author, explore the common challenges communication students face, and discuss the evolving challenges public speaking instructors face, including speech anxiety and the impact of AI on education. Hear how The Art of Public Speaking addresses these issues and get a sneak peek into exciting updates for the 2027 edition, including expanded AI-related content. Get ready for an engaging conversation packed with insights, strategies to win, and a behind-the-scenes discussion with the new co-author of Lucas, The Art of Public Speaking, Paul Stob!

Welcome to our first episode of our Author Masterclass mini series as part of the HSSL Hustle podcast!  To kick us off, Isfa Syed interviews Gabi Martorell, author of several Dev Psych products and contributor to the ABA's known as Milestones.  Listen in to learn about how she got her start writing, what differentiates her products, and what she's excited about in the 2025 and 2026 Evergreen releases!

Hurry up and hustle into your nearest BComm Department!  Whether in the Business School or English department, there is growth if you make the call!  Listen in to Episode 9 as Anke Weekes and Natalie Graner join the podcast to discuss all things BComm, including:What makes our products in BComm unique?  How can I differentiate each title?What are our most compelling digital assets in Connect and why?Why the competition is falling behind and ONE thing you can lean on to winHow can I get my customers involved?All that and more in episode 9!

We’re kicking off 2025 with not one but two episodes on two of McGraw Hill’s most innovative products!  Listen this week as Kim Schroeder-Freund, Michael Gedatus, Erika Lo, and I talk about Evergreen…our innovative new product delivery model and experience that uses a release-centered approach, making it easy for instructors to keep their courses fresh and engaging.  Listen in as we talk through things like:How did we get to where we are today with Evergreen?What are we hearing from Instructors on why they like evergreen?How has BTS been so far this Spring?What is the competition thinking in terms of ‘Evergreen’ solutions?Examples of how teams like American Government and Sociology are utilizing Evergreen to create competitive advantages. What does the future have in store for Evergreen?All that and more on Episode 8 of the HSSL Hustle podcast!

How often have you had an instructor ask, “What's the next big thing McGraw Hill is working on?”  Well…that thing is here, and it is Sharpen!  Join Kristen Hurd and Kat Hemsing, two members of the Sharpen team, as we discuss a range of topics, including:Why we’re excited about Sharpen CompanionWhat the Sharpen team is doing to help you sell SharpenGood questions to ask, strategies to emulateWhat does the next 12 months look like for Sharpen?All that and more in Episode 7 of the HSSL Hustle Podcast!

So many of you ask, "What happens at our symposia? What makes them so effective?" Well, join Angie Petit Lichter, Claire Pare, and special guest Kent Peterson as we go DEEP on our symposia and tackle those questions, among many others! Over the 45+ minutes of this special episode, we cover lots of ground, including:·         What do goals look like going into these events·         What the pre-event process looks like, from nominations to invitations·         We Deep Dive an actual event!  Claire and Angie walk us through their Composition Symposium Agenda/Event from this past Spring·         We talk about what makes these events so unique for our customers·         We review what happens after an event·         We discuss what success looks likeAll that and more in Episode 6 of the HSSL Hustle Podcast!

Episode 5 tackles the Spanish market!  Listen to Moises Rimeris and Josh Pongan as they discuss each of our major competitors in World Languages...what they do well, what they don't, and how we beat them.  A Perfect primer before or after Regional meetings! Pateemos traseros y tomemos nombres en espanol!

Momentum means winning, and no one is hustling faster than our American Government team of Michael Gedatus and Jason Seitz!  Join us for episode 4 as Jason and Michael take us inside A Starting Point, the groundbreaking new partnership proving to be a silver bullet against the competition. Also, Michael and Jason share other compelling reasons that make our content timely and relevant and how our competition has become vulnerable. All that and more in episode 4!

Welcome to the HSSL Hustle Podcast! This week we get the inside scoop on how to beat Norton on campus.  Join Robin Stalheim and Kilean Kennedy...MM and PM for disciplines like Comm, Art, Music, and HHP as well as former Norton employees, as we deep dive what to know about Norton, their 'platform', their 'adaptive' learning product Learning Curve, and more.  Also learn about how this can directly help you win in Music Appreciation during a Kamien revision year!

Welcome to the HSSL Hustle Podcast! Hustling builds momentum, and few products have it like GoReact! In Episode 2, Moises Rimeris, Natalie Graner, and Robin Stalheim discuss how GoReact can be used to address instructor problems in disciplines like Communication, World Languages, Music, and HHP. We cover use cases, good questions to ask, how to drive value, and more. Not in this episode is a deep dive on AI Assistant! Listen to this episode to ensure you've got a strong GoReact foundation...and then stay tuned for our AI Assistant special episode coming out soon!

Welcome to the HSSL Hustle Podcast! Join the HSSL Marketing team as they answer 2 questions: What are they excited about this year in their disciplines and what adoptions will you partner with sales to WIN! Listen in to see if one of your adoptions made the list! And, of course, every good Podcast needs a theme song, so listen in as we hear some samples and pick a theme song.