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  1. Rate, Like, Subscribe: The Top 5 Higher Education Podcasts

    These five higher education podcasts are the perfect blend of education and entertainment

  2. 5 Ways to Advocate for Your Students During the Presidential Election

    Scholars online urge educators to adopt an empathetic and flexible mindset as the U.S. midterm election approaches

  3. Infographic: What 21,000+ Students Say About Top Hat

    From AI-powered study support to inclusive and interactive readings, here’s what students appreciate most about Top Hat

  4. How to Equip Your Students With Essential Soft and Hard Skills Using Ed Tech

    Students entering the workforce need essential hard and soft skills. Find out how instructors are using ed tech to to prepare their students with these essential skills.

  5. The Ultimate Guide to Metacognition for Post-Secondary Courses

    Discover how metacognition boosts student success with these expert tips and enjoy a FREE metacognitive strategies template featuring ideas from Dr. Linda Nilson

  6. 10 Top Hat Tips for a More Engaging Semester

    Make learning even more exciting with our latest AI-powered features and more interactive teaching tools

  7. Dr. James Lang’s 4 Tips for a Great First Day of Class

    The renowned author and educator offers practical solutions to design a memorable first lecture

  8. The Ultimate Guide to Universal Design for Learning

    These Universal Design for Learning examples emphasize student accessibility and ensure course delivery is tailored to create customized learning experiences.

  9. 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 objectives.

  10. Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy: 3 Ways To Reshape The Pyramid

    Bloom’s Taxonomy is probably the most widespread and enduringly popular model in education. It was created in 1956 by Dr. Benjamin Bloom and colleagues at the Board of Examinations, University of Chicago. In 2001, the pyramid was revised by Lorin Anderson, a student of Bloom’s, resulting in Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy. Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy focuses on […]

  11. What Are Student Learning Outcomes?

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

  12. The Complete Guide to Effective Online Teaching

    Set yourself up for success in teaching online courses by ensuring continuity and continuing empathy for your students

  13. What is Distance Learning? The Benefits of Students Studying Remotely

    With the fall semester approaching, pressure is increasing for institutions and instructors to be ready to teach effectively online

  14. 5 Ways to Prioritize Educational Equity in Your Classroom

    Address equity issues in higher education through Universal Design for Learning, flexible and accommodating assignment deadlines and high-quality open-source learning solutions

  15. The Ultimate Guide to Blended Learning [PLUS: 8 Free Strategies]

    Get the tools, strategies and tactics necessary for effective and engaging blended learning experiences

  16. Intrinsic Motivation in the Classroom: The Ultimate Guide

    Students who are intrinsically motivated are more likely to engage in course content and maintain an active role in their own learning

  17. Virtual Classrooms: The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up Your Online Course

    Creating effective and engaging virtual classrooms is more important than ever. Here’s how to get started.

  18. Why Do Forward-Thinking Educators Use Interactive Learning? Because It Works

    Gone are the days of professors simply presenting course content in front of a classroom. The future of college is engaging, active and flexible.

  19. Why Digital Textbooks Are A Necessity for Today’s College Students

    Digital textbooks allow students to learn in a way that is more flexible and empathetic to their needs—especially important in online and blended learning

  20. 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