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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…
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The Future of Active Learning
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How Ed Tech Can Help Create Tailored Learning Experiences
Personalized learning can help higher ed students see the value of their education beyond your classroom. Top Hat’s…
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Top Hat University
Why Student Insight Is Essential In The Virtual Classroom
Teaching with insight in an online environment means using data to support students and enhance the learning process as…
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Online Teaching and Learning
Infographic: Students Remain Hopeful for the Fall 2020 Semester
Despite an unparalleled winter term, students are looking forward to what the fall semester might offer
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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…
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Online Teaching and Learning
What Students Need to Succeed in Today’s College Classroom
As learning shifts online, ensuring students are successful is more important than ever
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Online Teaching and Learning
Infographic: Students Report Being Deprived of Academic and Social Opportunities
Over 3,000 higher ed students made it clear that college was so much more than just a place for learning
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Top Hat University
The Importance of Creating Connections with Students in a Virtual Classroom
Inclusive teaching starts with engagement, feedback and accessibility. Top Hat’s new features can help inject empathy…
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Online Teaching and Learning
Infographic: Students Give Low Grades to Their Remote Learning Experience
Over 3,000 higher ed students offered their views on this unprecedented semester
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Online Teaching and Learning
5 Tips for Creating a True Online Learning Community
Elevate student learning outcomes by responding to their needs, communicating outside of class time and supporting them…
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Student Assessment
Choosing the Right Remote Assessment Method for Your Course
Open book, remote proctored, asynchronous assignment—selecting the appropriate final assessment type will depend on…
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Student Assessment
5 Options for Flexible and Empathetic Summative Assessments
With a little creativity and understanding, end-of-semester assessments don't have to suffer
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Online Teaching and Learning
The Top 10 Online Teaching Resources
Literature and digital tools help ensure that equity, engagement and subject mastery don’t suffer in your online or…
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Online Teaching and Learning
The Ultimate Guide To Setting Up A Virtual Classroom
Creating effective and engaging virtual classrooms is more important than ever—here’s how to get started
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Top Hat University
How to Make The Most Out Of Summative Assessments with Top Hat
Top Hat helps you create effective and engaging assessments to gauge student comprehension in remote learning…
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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
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Online Teaching and Learning
What Empathy in the Classroom Means Today
Compassion, consistency and communication are three must-haves for blended or fully online classes
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Trends in Higher Education
How COVID-19 May Forever Change the Way Professors Teach
Reductions in funding, immersive course materials and a mixture of in-person and virtual courses may alter higher ed as…
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Online Teaching and Learning
Easy Ways to Infuse Learning Science into the Remote Classroom
These practices will help engage students and improve outcomes throughout the online learning process
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Top Hat University
6 Tips for Thriving in the Virtual Classroom with Top Hat
Creating an active learning environment has never been more essential. Here’s how Top Hat can help you engage higher…
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Announcements
Announcing the Winners and Nominees of the 2020 Top Hat Educator Awards
In March 2020, Top Hat honored three educators dedicated to improving learning experiences for students before, during…
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