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  1. Making the Most of Guest Speakers in the Classroom

    How one professor uses guest speakers to allow her students to build a classroom community and engage in the process of their own learning

  2. How Technology Has Changed Where Students Learn

    Educational tools on mobile devices are not just changing how students learn, but where they consume content, one chemistry professor writes

  3. Management Textbooks: Which Is The Best?

    How leading management textbooks fare in the higher ed marketplace

  4. Joseph Crivello: Co-Lead Author of Top Hat’s Anatomy and Physiology in Context

    This University of Connecticut professor authored a Top Hat textbook to relay complex anatomical concepts to his students

  5. What Professors Should Know About Preparing For A Course

    From choosing a textbook to creating tests and exams to designing in-class participation activities, Top Hat makes it easy to prepare for your course

  6. Human Sexuality Textbooks: Which Is The Best?

    How leading human sexuality textbooks fare in the higher ed marketplace

  7. Meaghan Altman: Lead Author of Top Hat’s Introduction to Psychology textbook

    How this Binghamton University professor uses Top Hat to create a more interactive learning environment

  8. Human Physiology Textbooks: Which Is The Best?

    How leading human physiology textbooks fare in the higher ed marketplace

  9. Ed Tech in the Classroom: The Biggest Benefits and Challenges

    How educational technology in the classroom works for one communications professor —and some changes she’d like to see

  10. 4 Surprising Ways To Boost Classroom Attendance

    We know from studies—and the wisdom that comes with experience—that attending class leads to improved student outcomes. And yet, it’s not uncommon for lecture halls to sit half-empty, particularly a few weeks into a course. If students are pressed for time or don’t see the value in coming to class, how can you encourage them […]

  11. What Students Think About Technology In The Classroom

    Today’s Gen Z students are changing—they are digital natives who have grown up with technology woven throughout their lives. Today’s classrooms are changing too. Technology is a basic skill today’s students need in higher education and in the workplace: but technology in the classroom isn’t just about students’ personal devices in class. It applies to […]

  12. How To Incorporate Midterm Course Evaluations

    Students may be busy preparing for midterms, but this time of year is also an opportunity to take a pause by carrying out a midterm course evaluation. This isn’t a form of busywork: rather, it’s a way to find out what’s working—and what isn’t—before you reach the end of the semester (and before it’s too […]

  13. Basic Chemistry Textbooks: Which Is The Best?

    How Top Hat’s always up-to-date interactive textbook fares in the higher ed marketplace

  14. The Best Chrome Extensions and Apps for College Professors

    Here is a list of the best Chrome extensions and apps for teachers and professors in 2019. Take your teaching to the next level with these popular apps and extensions

  15. What Students Are Saying About the Fall 2019 Semester

    What today’s college students have to say about their hopes and frustrations for the academic year ahead

  16. Cognitive Psychology Textbooks: Which Is The Best?

    How Top Hat’s always up-to-date interactive textbook fares in the higher ed marketplace

  17. Reading Before Lectures Helps Students Succeed

    Incorporating online prereading into your course results in improved final grades, Professor Steven Forsey of the University of Waterloo shows

  18. Video: Create a 50-Question Test in Under 2 Minutes

    How Top Hat can make building assessments quick, easy and painless

  19. Making Smart Choices About Tech In The Classroom

    For professors, new technology can be a great opportunity to grow and experiment as educators. But making the right choice can quickly become overwhelming: there are hundreds of platforms and products, and it’s hard to stay updated with edtech’s rapid pace of growth. Technology is a tool for positive change in higher ed—and students have […]

  20. The Evolution of Testing: Student Assessment Through the Ages

    From oral exams in medieval Europe, to artificial intelligence in modern grading, we track the history of higher ed assessments