Danielle Leboff is a Content Marketing Coordinator at Top Hat.
Active Learning, Blended Learning, Education Technology
Blended learning provides instructors and students with the tools, strategies and tactics necessary for effective and engaging learning…
Innovation in Teaching, Student Engagement, Teaching Strategies
Make a great first impression with these instructor-recommended strategies to get to know your students better
New to Teaching, Student Engagement, Teaching Strategies
From practicing your lectures to testing your tech, we provide 12 tips to help every educator thrive in the college classroom
Online Teaching and Learning, Student Engagement, Teaching Strategies
Your syllabus is more than just a list of procedures and policies, it’s the foundation your course stands on
Community in the classroom, Faculty Development, Student Engagement
Fostering community and belonging has to be more intentional—and the perfect place to start is in the classroom
Active Learning, Agile Classroom, Innovation in Teaching
Experiential learning, or learning through doing and then reflecting, is the key to higher-order thinking and critical analysis
Education Technology, Innovation in Teaching, Trends in Higher Education
Digital textbooks are the way forward in higher education. Here are five questions to ask yourself when evaluating one for your course.
Education Technology, Flipped Classroom, Innovation in Teaching
Dr. Steven Forsey, the author of Top Hat’s Organic Chemistry textbook, shares why he wrote his own text and how he uses it to improve the…
Innovation in Teaching, Online Teaching and Learning, Student Engagement
Setting expectations for how and when students communicate with you will lighten your workload and create a more open and transparent…
Giving students the opportunity to pause, recalibrate and reflect on course content helps them engage more deeply in their learning
Innovation in Teaching, Teaching Strategies, Trends in Higher Education
Zoom can feel distant and impersonal. Here’s how eight educators maintain their presence and build connections online.
Innovation in Teaching, Student Engagement, Teaching Strategies
In our recent #ProfChats, educators share how they incorporate flexibility and empathy into their courses to ensure students are engaged
Active Learning, Student Engagement, Teaching Strategies
Inquiry-based learning helps deepen students' curiosity and critical thinking by extending education outside the classroom
Online Teaching and Learning, Student Engagement, Teaching Strategies
Class discussions are a great way to gain insights into student comprehension, encourage community building and explore new ideas. Here are…
Online Teaching and Learning, Student Engagement, Teaching Strategies
Being mindful of what gets put on students’ plates has boosted GPAs in Joel Stake’s biology classes, even with the transition to…
Online Teaching and Learning, Student Engagement, Teaching Strategies
Set the stage for a successful semester by making a great first impression on your students
Learning strategies are a critical element in ensuring students grasp course concepts and are especially important in blended and online…
COVID-19 has changed where and how students learn. Live chats, discussion forums and online lectures are now par for the course, with mixed…
Some college professors have mandated students keep their webcams on during lectures. Others argue that there are better ways to make…
Meeting new friends, late-night study groups and getting a small taste of independence are all a part of the university experience. For…
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