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Danielle Leboff

Danielle Leboff is a Content Marketing Operations Specialist at Top Hat. While at Top Hat, Danielle works to share perspectives from higher ed's top leaders through strategic marketing efforts. Previously, she worked in the non-profit and youth education sectors.

  1. How to Spark Great In-Class Discussions: 6 Ideas That Work

    Class discussions are a great way to gain insights into student comprehension, encourage community building and explore new ideas. Here are…

  2. Why Staying Connected Is Important in Asynchronous Classes

    Being mindful of what gets put on students’ plates has boosted GPAs in Joel Stake’s biology classes, even with the transition to…

  3. 17 Learning Strategies to Implement In Your Classroom

    Learning strategies are a critical element in ensuring students grasp course concepts and are especially important in blended and online…

  4. Lectures and Lockdown: Three Students on Attending University During COVID-19

    Meeting new friends, late-night study groups and getting a small taste of independence are all a part of the university experience. For…

  5. 8 Tips to Up-Level Your Online Teaching

    Small, thoughtful changes can improve your online teaching practice—even eight months in

  6. No Grades, No Problem: Is Ungrading the Future of Higher Education?

    Some instructors are turning away from grading in favor of a more holistic approach to student assessments

  7. 4 Options for Creating Empathetic Online Midterms and Assessments

    With a bit of creativity, you can meet your course’s objectives while providing the flexibility students need

  8. Infographic: Educators Aren’t Confident About Their Ability to Teach Effectively in This New Reality

    Worries surrounding equitable learning experiences are affecting how professors approach online teaching

  9. Infographic: Uneven Tech Adoption Raises Concerns About Student Success

    Professors are unsure how tech solutions will impact the student experience in online learning environments

  10. The Netiquette Chat: Preparing Students for Your Online Course

    Set your online class up for success by managing expectations early in the semester

  11. How to Flip Your Classroom Online to Keep Students Engaged

    Flipping your online classroom ensures students feel a real stake in their own learning by using self-paced and real-time learning…

  12. These 3 Professors Discuss How They Plan to Maximize Student Engagement in Their Online Courses

    This fall, these professors will be using Top Hat Pro to build on their successes in different teaching modalities

  13. 4 Ways Tech Can Elevate Learning in the Virtual Classroom

    Online tools and platforms make it easy to create a sense of community and collaboration for Gen Z college students

  14. Keep Online Teaching Simple with the Rule of 2s

    It's important to focus on the essentials when preparing for the fall semester to ensure the transition to online teaching and learning is…

  15. How to Elevate Your LMS With Top Hat

    Your LMS provides great administrative infrastructure, while Top Hat creates an active learning environment and offers opportunities to…

  16. How to Implement Synchronous and Asynchronous Teaching in Your Online Course

    A blend of synchronous and asynchronous methods will help you keep your students engaged with course content

  17. What You Need to Know About Hyflex Courses

    As institutions consider how they will proceed in the Fall, there are a number of options available for blended or hybrid learning models

  18. Strategies to Make Online Teaching and Learning Stick

    Successful online teaching relies on engaging students effectively in the process of their own learning

  19. Why Student Insight Is Essential In The Virtual Classroom

    Teaching with insight in an online environment means using data to support students and enhance the learning process as you go

  20. What Students Need to Succeed in Today’s College Classroom

    As learning shifts online, ensuring students are successful is more important than ever