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  3. Social Media for Universities: How to Build a Strategy

    There are many ways to build a successful social media presence for universities—here are a few pointers

  4. Why Computer Science is Foundational for Every Student

    Computer science isn't just important for students who want careers in tech—it's foundational for every student who wants a well-rounded…

  5. Why College Graduation Rates Have Stagnated

    The biggest challenge facing the US economy is stagnant post-secondary graduation rates. Here's how we can address the problem.

  6. 5 Trends That Will Dominate 2017 in Higher Education

    2017 educational trends include being innovative, doing less with more and looking for new sources for resources and inspiration

  7. Small Changes in Teaching: The Minutes Before Class

    Use the vital first few minutes before class begins to bond with students, set a firm agenda, and build a sense of curiosity.

  8. Small Changes in Teaching: Making Connections

    With an investment of just a few minutes every class period, or even just one class period a week, you can help students see the stars of…

  9. Social Media Versus Academics: Avoiding the Biggest Blunders

    Social media posting should be built into every academic's daily work routine. Here's how to use it without getting fired.

  10. Textbook Solutions Focus of Top Hat Series-C Funding

    Our $22.5m of funding will help deliver new content right within the Top Hat platform, including everything professors need to teach their…

  11. How Pioneer Grace Hopper Changed Computer Science

    After a residential college was named for her at Yale, computer scientist Grace Hopper now has some of the recognition she deserves.

  12. Top Hat Wins Canadian Startup of the Year

    It's official: Top Hat is the best Canadian startup around, and at the sixth annual TechVibes awards we received the trophy to prove it.

  13. One Educational Expert’s Favorite Sites for Teaching Tips

    In our webinar, Small Changes in Teaching, education expert James M. Lang covered active learning in a classroom. Here, he answers your…

  14. The Multiple Ways Interactive Texts Beat Hard Copy

    Professor Carl Braunlich explains the advantages that an interactive textbook has over print -- it can be kept up-to-date, for one.

  15. Students Graduating Into The Gig Economy Need Soft Skills

    If students want to succeed in a market where 35% of workers are freelance, more focus is needed on relationship, communication and…

  16. Washington Profs Counter BS and Fake News with New Course

    An interview with UW profs Carl Bergstrom and Jevin West, whose one-credit seminar on battling misinformation has gone viral.

  17. Student Attendance: An Evaluation of the Top Three Tracking Technologies

    It's essential for instructors to have an accurate attendance tracker. Here's our evaluation of the most popular technologies—polling, GPS…

  18. The Pulpit Problem and Distracted Students: 2 Challenges With The Same Solution

    Students don’t easily absorb complex concepts if they're not actively building their own connections that lead to knowledge.

  19. Interactive Texts Play a Key Role In Active Learning

    Rather than swim against the rising tide of technology, the best lecturers have adopted a ‘go with the flow’ approach.

  20. How Real-Time Feedback Helps Students Grow

    Real-time feedback in class can make your courses more personalized, enjoyable and effective in developing students’ knowledge and skills.