The Top Hat Blog

Student Engagement

Using Empathy to Encourage Student Participation

Inclusivity, creativity, and fun are the keys to fostering lively class discussions and engaging students in their own…

Active Learning

Overcoming Student Resistance to Active Learning

Unlike the relative ease of listening to a lecture, active learning demands a level of effort some students may neither…

Using Social Media in Today’s College Classroom

One professor shares his thoughts on the role social media can play in the classroom and how to use these communication…

New to Teaching

5 Productivity Tools to Enhance Course Organization and Preparation

Combat distractions and procrastination as a professor by using these tools designed to help you save time and increase…

Student Engagement

What Are Student Learning Outcomes?

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

Faculty Development

How to Deal With The Mid-Semester Crunch

As midterm exams and assignments to grade pile up, one professor shares their tips for handling one of the busiest times…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

Student Engagement

Statistics for Social Science Textbooks: Which Is The Best?

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

Engage 2020

What Your Peers Are Looking Forward to at Top Hat Engage 2020

Interesting panels, inspiring keynotes, and the chance to network with like-minded peers are just a few of the things…

Student Engagement

Introduction to Canadian Law Textbooks: Which Is The Best?

How leading Canadian law textbooks fare in the higher ed marketplace

Engage 2020

How Technology Impacts Social Change: Dr Lauren Herckis at Top Hat Engage 2020

The Carnegie Mellon University anthropologist will discuss the intersection of technological change and effective…

Engage 2020

When Youth Culture and Education Intersect: Dr. Christopher Emdin at Top Hat Engage 2020

This Columbia University professor blends hip-hop music, STEM, and performance art to engage students inside and outside…

Engage 2020

Why Educational ROI Matters: Mike Silagadze and Nina Bilimoria Angelo at Top Hat Engage 2020

How these ed tech leaders see Top Hat’s role in creating opportunities for professors to improve student outcomes…

Student Engagement

Learning Strategy Textbooks: Which Is The Best?

How leading learning strategy textbooks fare in the higher ed marketplace

Engage 2020

Teaching with Insight at Top Hat Engage 2020

Top Hat Engage 2020 has dozens of sessions, organized by three themes: Teaching with Experience, Teaching with Empathy,…

Engage 2020

Teaching with Experience at Top Hat Engage 2020

Top Hat Engage 2020 has dozens of sessions, organized by three themes: Teaching with Insight, Teaching with Empathy, and…