Student Assessment
If You’re Only Assessing 3 Times a Semester, That’s Way Too Little
Most professors assess at the start of a term, the middle point and at the very end. But professors and students alike can benefit from more…
Author Archive
Harleen Dhami
Harleen Dhami is a Marketing Copywriter for Top Hat.
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Student Engagement
U.S. History Textbooks: Which Is The Best?
How leading U.S. history textbooks fare in the higher ed marketplace
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Trends in Higher Education
70% of Students Buy Used Textbooks
The widespread use of second-hand textbooks is proof that students need more affordable solutions
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Faculty Development
8 Reasons You Should Author Your Own Textbook
When does it make sense to create a new textbook from scratch? Here, we look at some reasons you might author your own book
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Student Engagement
Top Hat Awards Three Students $10,000 Scholarships
Top Hat scholars Hope Long of the University of North Georgia, Patryk Tomaszkiewicz of Texas A&M University and Nicole Blinn of Dalhousie…
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Agile Classroom
3 Students on What They Need to Succeed in College
Passionate teaching, flexible evaluations and ongoing assessments all contribute to student success
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Trends in Higher Education
The Average Print Textbook Goes Out of Date Every 3 Years
Print textbooks have been posing problems for students for years. They’re static, outdated and come at hefty prices.1 Not to mention that…
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Student Engagement
Intrinsic Motivation in the Classroom: The Ultimate Guide
This guide outlines the history of intrinsic motivation, related theories—including extrinsic motivation—and how professors can instill…
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Agile Classroom
Intro to Biology Textbooks: 3 Subjects They Need To Cover
Biology—the study of living things and their vital processes—is a continuously evolving field. New cutting-edge research in biology…
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Educational ROI
Open Educational Resources (OER): The Ultimate Guide
Traditional textbooks—even electronic editions—are overpriced for students and for teachers, and worse still, the price of hard copy and…
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Faculty Development
How To Avoid Burnout as a Professor
Dragging yourself to work, having trouble being productive and finding it hard to concentrate on a task may be a sign that burnout is taking…
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Educational ROI
Is College Worth It? Bill and Melinda Gates Want to Find Out
The current College Scorecard doesn’t give students enough information—so the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is trying to make…
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Student Engagement
How to Help Introverts Thrive in the Classroom
Are you an introvert? Roughly one third to a half of the population feel most capable or alive in quiet environments. Author and speaker…
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Student Engagement
4 Professors Share: What I Wish I Had Known
How do you know if your teaching practice is effective—and whether you’re just teaching a certain way because that’s how your…
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Student Engagement
Managerial Economics Textbooks: Which Is The Best?
How leading managerial economics textbooks fare in the higher ed marketplace
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Student Engagement
Human Physiology Textbooks: Which Is The Best?
How leading human physiology textbooks fare in the higher ed marketplace
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Student Engagement
Human Sexuality Textbooks: Which Is The Best?
How leading human sexuality textbooks fare in the higher ed marketplace
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Student Engagement
Human Anatomy Textbooks: Which Is The Best?
How leading human anatomy textbooks fare in the higher ed marketplace
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Student Engagement
Atoms First General Chemistry Textbooks: Which Is The Best?
How leading general chemistry textbooks fare in the higher ed marketplace
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Student Engagement
Management Textbooks: Which Is The Best?
How leading management textbooks fare in the higher ed marketplace
