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    The Ultimate Guide to Academic Leadership in Higher Ed

    Learn about the foundations, principles and critical role academic leadership plays in shaping the future of a higher education institution

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    The Ultimate Guide to Social and Emotional Learning [Plus: 20+ Activities to Use in Your Classroom]

    Social-emotional learning is an important way for educators to ensure that college students are successful inside and outside the classroom

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    Top Classroom Management Strategies To Try in Your College Courses

    Get 11 classroom management strategies to create a positive and productive learning environment

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    14 Teaching Strategies for an Equitable Classroom

    Get tips on why teaching strategies are important and how instructors can embrace equitable pedagogy

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    10 Effective Course Design Ideas for Higher Education

    Learn the difference between course design and curriculum design, as well as tips for finding a great course design template

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    How to Create a Simple Syllabus for Your College Classroom [+ Free Syllabus Template]

    A comprehensive syllabus is integral to creating an engaging and motivating learning experience. Get a free editable syllabus template for…

  7. Top Hat is Acquiring Aktiv Learning to Transform STEM Education at Scale

    The addition significantly expands Top Hat’s reach and leadership as the modern course engagement platform for higher education.

  8. Teaching College Chemistry in the Digital Age

    We brought together an expert panel at the American Chemical Society meeting in San Francisco to discuss how to engage millennials in the…

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    How to Modernize Your Curriculum with Interactive Textbooks

    Modernize your classroom with interactive textbooks that keep costs low, integrate with LMS, are current and keep students engaged all…

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    A 12-Point Checklist to Support Neurodivergent Students

    It’s more critical than ever for faculty to find effective ways to support neurodiversity in education. Learn how.

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    20 Formative Assessment Examples To Use In Your College Classroom

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

  12. Top Hat Deepens Executive Leadership Team with New Chief Product Officer, Chief Academic Officer and Managing Director, Learning Solutions

    The appointment of three executives adds new depth and experience to accelerate the growth of Top Hat’s dynamic courseware platform across…

  13. 31 Student Engagement Strategies For Any College Course

    Use these tactics and activities to ensure your students are engaged and active partners in the learning process

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    How to Make A Great First Impression This Semester: 20+ Tips for Professors

    Make a great first impression with these instructor-recommended strategies to get to know your students better

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    Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation: 10 Tips to Increase Motivation in Hybrid Classes [PLUS: Free Hybrid Teaching Toolkit]

    To support learning, focus on shifting towards relationships and strategies that motivate students and keep them engaged

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    How to Implement Diagnostic Assessment Examples In Your Discipline

    Use diagnostic assessment examples like skill-testing questions, reflection & critical analysis to help students effectively meet course…

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    How to Choose the Right Gamification Strategy for Different Courses

    Gamify your course using these top-rated tools & strategies to engage your students in STEM, Social Science, Business and Arts & Humanities.

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    How to Bring Gamification Into Your Classroom

    Use these gamification strategies in your classroom to increase participation, engagement, loyalty and competition.

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    The Ultimate Guide to Grading Student Work

    Strategies, best practices and practical examples to make your grading process more efficient, effective and meaningful

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    The Ultimate Guide to Grading on A Curve

    Standardize student grades by grading on a curve. Here's what you need to know about curving grades, calculating curved grades and helpful…