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Harleen Dhami

Harleen Dhami is a Senior Content Marketing Specialist for Top Hat. During her tenure at Top Hat, she's interviewed acclaimed educators including Dr. Bryan Dewsbury and Dr. Christopher Emdin. She works to amplify the stories of both faculty and students alike through case studies, blog posts and ebooks. Harleen holds a Master's Degree in Professional Communication from Toronto Metropolitan University. In 2020, she was the recipient of a Gold Quill Award of Merit presented by the International Association of Business Communicators.

  1. Rate, Like, Subscribe: The Top 5 Higher Education Podcasts

    These five higher education podcasts are the perfect blend of education and entertainment

  2. 5 Ways to Advocate for Your Students During the Presidential Election

    Scholars online urge educators to adopt an empathetic and flexible mindset as the U.S. midterm election approaches

  3. Top Hat Expands AI Capabilities To Further Reinforce Evidence-Based Learning

    Join more than 40,000 educators and students in using our new series of AI-powered capabilities to reinforce evidence-based learning.

  4. Only 12% of Faculty Use AI Regularly Despite Seeing Value for Course Design & Delivery

    Our latest report details the current use of AI among 300+ college and university educators in improving the quality and impact of…

  5. Infographic: What 21,000+ Students Say About Top Hat

    From AI-powered study support to inclusive and interactive readings, here’s what students appreciate most about Top Hat

  6. 10 Top Hat Tips for a More Engaging Semester

    Make learning even more exciting with our latest AI-powered features and more interactive teaching tools

  7. Dr. James Lang’s 4 Tips for a Great First Day of Class

    The renowned author and educator offers practical solutions to design a memorable first lecture

  8. 5 Ways to Prioritize Educational Equity in Your Classroom

    Address equity issues in higher education through Universal Design for Learning, flexible and accommodating assignment deadlines and…

  9. The Ultimate Guide to Open Educational Resources (OER)

    Traditional textbooks no longer make the grade in today’s online learning environment. Here’s why open source textbooks are the way of…

  10. 20 Ways Professors Can Make Their Classes More Inclusive

    Inclusive teaching and learning spaces ensure all students not only feel a sense of belonging but have what they need to reach their…

  11. 10 Essential Icebreaker Activities for Any Online Course [+ Free List of 50 Icebreakers]

    Reduce student anxiety and uncertainty with these virtual icebreaker activities

  12. Beyond the Ballot: How a Top Hat Interactive eText Navigates Teaching In An Election Year

    Authors of Top Hat’s "An Introduction to American Government" share their advice for hosting political discussions in the lead-up to a…

  13. The Ultimate 2024 Summer Reading List for Professors

    Our annual reading list is back! Here’s how to reduce biases, improve grades and spur compassion in the fall.

  14. In Conversation with Dr. Derek Bruff: 5 Ways to Reimagine Assignments in the Age of AI

    The author and host of the "Intentional Tech" podcast says AI should encourage educators to reevaluate their assignment structure and…

  15. Educators In Conversation: How to Help Students ‘Do’ Sociology

    Two sociology experts on helping students see the connection between theory and application

  16. How Top Hat’s Customizable Content Puts an End to the Print vs. Digital Debate

    Print textbooks fall flat when it comes to interactivity, inclusivity and insights. Here’s why digital-first content provides real promise…

  17. In Conversation: 5 Ways to Boost Peer Connection Using Class Threads

    Biology instructor Leigh Delaney-Tucker shares practical techniques to up the ante on student engagement, collaboration and real-world…

  18. Infographic: How You Used Top Hat In 2023

    Top Hat Graded 2023 has arrived. Here’s the impact you made with our engagement platform this year.

  19. 3 Reasons This Academic Year Was So Impactful for Your Students

    These student leaders shout out their faculty for making the year one to remember

  20. A 6-Step Exercise for Discussing AI In Education

    Jesse Stommel, celebrated author and faculty member, urges educators to peel back the layers of ChatGPT rather than outright banning AI