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Online Teaching and Learning

Using Top Hat Pro to Raise Student Engagement in the Virtual Classroom

Our Virtual Classroom tools are designed to help educators connect with their students, wherever learning takes place
Student Assessment

20 Formative Assessment Examples To Use In Your Online Classroom

Informal assessments are an easy way to stay connected with your students and understand their progress in your course
Active Learning

Considering Top Hat Pro? We answer your questions

Answers to the most popular questions from our “Active Learning, Anywhere” webinar
Online Teaching and Learning

What is Distance Learning? The Benefits of Students Studying Remotely

With the fall semester approaching, pressure is increasing for institutions and instructors to be ready to teach effectively online
Online Teaching and Learning

Differentiated Instruction in the Digital Classroom

For instructors, differentiating instruction according to individual student needs is the key to success in the virtual classroom
Online Teaching and Learning

Adrift in a Pandemic: Survey of 3,089 Students Finds Uncertainty About Returning to College

Understanding what’s important to today's college students will set the stage for success in the Fall
Online Teaching and Learning

We’re Launching Powerful Virtual Classroom Capabilities and a New Free Offering

With major platform upgrades—and a new free virtual classroom offering—Top Hat is showing educators just how much better online and…
Remote Teaching

How Top Hat Supports Different Approaches to Summative Assessments

Top Hat offers two types of remote summative assessments that are flexible and customizable to accommodate online learning
Remote Teaching

Top Hat Remote Teaching Quick Start Resources

Access in-depth resources, including webinars, support videos and articles to get started with Top Hat quickly and efficiently
Remote Teaching

How Top Hat Keeps Your Students Engaged in a Remote Learning Environment

There are a number of ways for instructors to ensure remote learners stay up to date with course content—no matter where and when they…
Remote Teaching

Top Hat Announces Free Secure Remote Proctoring for Tests and Exams

As university and college campuses close, Top Hat is addressing the pressing challenge of administering tests and final exams remotely
In Response to COVID-19, Top Hat’s Platform is Now Free for Professors Who Need a Remote Teaching Solution

Colleges and universities across North America are facing unprecedented disruption and uncertainty. At Top Hat, we share the concerns of all…
Engage 2020

5 Ways to Get Ready for Top Hat Engage 2020

How to prepare for your visit to NOLA in less than two weeks
Student Engagement

What Are Student Learning Outcomes?

Learning outcomes are descriptions of the abilities, skills and knowledge that are used for assessing student learning
Engage 2020

What Professors Loved at Previous Top Hat Engage Conferences

Our attendees share their favourite parts of past Engage conferences, as well as what they're looking forward to this year
Engage 2020

A Deep Dive into the Breakout Sessions at Top Hat Engage 2020

Join 300+ progressive educators for the third annual Top Hat Engage 2020 conference to share best teaching practices, pedagogies and…
Engage 2020

Explore New Orleans’ History at Top Hat Engage

The city provides a rich cultural and historical backdrop for learning more about active learning, making memories, and engaging with…
Engage 2020

Experience New Orleans Music at Top Hat Engage

NOLA's music scene is unmatched and is an integral part of the city's vibrant culture and nightlife
Engage 2020

Try New Orleans Cuisine at Top Hat Engage

New Orleans mixes its Cajun, Creole, and traditional Southern heritage to create uniquely flavoured dishes, all to be served at Engage…
Student Engagement

Statistics for Social Science Textbooks: Which Is The Best?

How leading Statistics for Social Sciences textbooks fare in the higher ed marketplace