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  1. Students Are Anxious About AI. Talking Will Help.

    Encouraging students to share their thoughts, emotions, and potential courses of action can assist them in distinguishing perceived threats…

  2. Top Hat Ace Empowers Educators and Students Through AI To Focus on What Matters Most

    Reimagining equitable learning experiences through a human-centered application of AI.

  3. A Guide to Navigating College and Career Readiness (+ Quiz)

    Help students contribute meaningfully to their future workplace by sharpening career readiness competencies in the classroom

  4. How to Manage Academic Work-Life Balance

    Learn why students and educators struggle with work-life balance and get tips for how to balance professional & personal life in academia.…

  5. Top Hat Announces the Appointment of Curtis Tripoli as Chief Financial Officer

    Tripoli’s deep expertise in strategy, M&A, process improvement and operations will be key in advancing our mission.

  6. The Ultimate Guide to Facilitating Classroom Discussions

    Get proven strategies, effective techniques and practical tips to facilitate vibrant and enriching classroom discussions in this ultimate…

  7. 7 Misconceptions about Chemistry in Higher Ed—And How to Address Them

    Get instructional strategies to dispel confusion and promote accurate learning of chemistry topics in higher education

  8. 10 Ways to Make STEM Courses More Inclusive in Higher Ed

    Learn more about how to ensure your classroom is a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for all students. Plus, get ten strategies…

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Top Classroom Management Strategies To Try in Your College Courses

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

  12. 14 Teaching Strategies for an Equitable Classroom

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

  13. 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

  14. 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.

  15. 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…

  16. 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.

  17. 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…

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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