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Harleen Dhami

Harleen Dhami is a Marketing Coordinator for Top Hat.

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    The Ultimate Guide to STEM Education

    Science, technology, engineering and math programs have gained new importance in today’s economy

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    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…

  3. 10 Essential Higher Ed Books for 2021

    A roundup of education books from 2020 that range from professional development to emotional intelligence

  4. Print vs. Screen: Why Traditional Textbooks Are Now Obsolete

    Here’s why education technology—and the digital courseware it supports—is the ultimate replacement for outdated teaching methods

  5. Six Ways to Maintain Online Student Engagement and Attendance

    Increase active learning and online discussions in any real-time or asynchronous class

  6. 15 Educators Sum Up Their Biggest Challenges in 2020

    Communication, motivation and engagement tested higher ed instructors this fall. Here’s how to address these pain points in the new year.

  7. How ‘Doing Less’ Can Improve Community and Connectivity Online

    Giving up control in your online courses helps create a sense of belonging among students, says professor Jessica Roisen

  8. 4 College Students Reflect on Missing Extracurriculars and Campus Life

    Despite losing clubs and sports, students see bright spots in their education when professors make learning active—and…

  9. Ed-on-Ed: College Enrollment Is the Latest Casualty of the Pandemic

    Get insights on the effects of community on academic outcomes and more in our roundup of the top trends in higher ed

  10. Ed-on-Ed: Isolation and Paranoia Characterize the Fall Semester

    Get insights on pass-fail grading requests and more in our roundup of the top trends in higher ed

  11. 9 Instructors on the Importance of Teaching With Empathy

    A panel of distinguished educators discuss teacher presence, basic needs, self-care and more in part two of our #ProfChats roundup

  12. 5 Expert Tips for Creating Community in Online Classes

    A roundup of the best insights from educators on inclusive tech use, driving student connections and community-based assessment approaches

  13. Ed-on-Ed: Silent Meetings Yield the Loudest Results in Online Classes

    Get insights on concerns around holiday travel plans and more in our roundup of the top trends in higher ed

  14. Ed-on-Ed: Enrollment Plummets Among International and First-Year Students

    Get insights on freshman challenges and more in our roundup of the top trends in higher ed

  15. 4 Ways the Pandemic Is Challenging Graduate Students

    Pursuing a graduate degree in 2020 and 2021 means dealing with research, teaching and financial hurdles

  16. Ed-on-Ed: What Biden’s Presidency Could Mean for Higher Ed Students

    Get insights on Joe Biden’s impact on college tuition and more in our roundup of the top trends in higher ed

  17. Ed-on-Ed: Addressing Civil Unrest in Higher Education

    Get insights on colleges’ plans to protect students during election week and more in our roundup of the top trends in higher ed

  18. Zooming In and Zoning Out: Combat Zoom Fatigue in Education

    Video calls can be exhausting. Here’s how to make them work for you and your college students.

  19. Ed-on-Ed: Ease Student Conflict Ahead of the Election

    Get insights on avoiding student unrest post-election and more in our roundup of the top trends in higher ed this week

  20. 5 Ways to Advocate for Your Students During This Election

    Scholars online urge educators to adopt an empathetic and flexible mindset in the lead up to the federal election