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  1. How the U.S. Travel Ban Affected Iranian Students

    After a federal judge stayed President Trump’s travel ban blocking entry from several Muslim-majority countries, including Iran, some students stranded abroad have now returned to the U.S.

  2. Small Changes in Teaching: The Last 5 Minutes of Class

    Imagine what a difference we could make if we all took five minutes — even just a few times during the semester — to offer students the opportunity to reflect on their learning habits.

  3. Small Changes in Teaching: Making Connections

    With an investment of just a few minutes every class period, or even just one class period a week, you can help students see the stars of your course content in an entirely new light.

  4. Small Changes in Teaching: The First 5 Minutes of Class

    The opening five minutes offer us a rich opportunity to capture the attention of students and prepare them for learning.

  5. Small Changes in Teaching: The Minutes Before Class

    Use the vital first few minutes before class begins to bond with students, set a firm agenda, and build a sense of curiosity.

  6. How to Focus Attention in the Classroom

    Successful teaching will depend on how technology is applied to keep students engaged. Here are five ways professors can use new technology to greatest effect, and keep their tech-savvy students focused on learning.

  7. 5 Trends That Will Dominate 2017 in Higher Education

    2017 educational trends include being innovative, doing less with more and looking for new sources for resources and inspiration

  8. The 2016 Professor Pulse Survey Results

    With more than 21,000 responses collected, Top Hat is proud to share the results of the 2016 Professor Pulse survey — a global survey that taps into professors’ thoughts on the current state of higher education. Check out the 2016 Professor Pulse Now’s your chance to contribute to the 2017 Professor Pulse! Whether you’re a […]

  9. Why College Graduation Rates Have Stagnated

    The biggest challenge facing the US economy is stagnant post-secondary graduation rates. Here's how we can address the problem.

  10. Social Media for Universities: How to Build a Strategy

    There are many ways to build a successful social media presence for universities—here are a few pointers