NOVEMBER 3-4, 2022

Join us for a special event to unlock the
power of every moment in your classroom.
November 3-4, 2022
The Power
of a Moment



How do we create more moments of connection? Of curiosity? And how do we create defining moments that make learning memorable? At Top Hat Engage Austin, we’ll bring together 100 innovative educators to answer these questions and more.
Get inspired with interactive sessions led by your academic peers and a keynote from one of higher ed’s leading changemakers. Learn practical Top Hat tips and tricks that’ll help you create learning experiences designed to engage students emotionally and intellectually.
Agenda Overview
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6:00 PM
Cocktail Reception & Entertainment | Bar AC, 2nd Floor, Otis Hotel
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8:00–9:00 AM
Breakfast & Registration | Conference Floor
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9:00–10:00 AM
Welcome Address & Morning Keynote | Otis Ballroom
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10:15–11:15 AM
Making the Connection: How to Create More Meaning and Joy in Your Teaching | Otis Ballroom
Katie Dawson, Drama and Theatre, University of Texas at Austin
Deen Rawlins-Harris, Student
Mateo Hérnandez, Student
Lily Odekrik, Student
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11:30–12:15 PM
Breakout Sessions
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3 Reasons We Shouldn’t Get ‘Back to Normal’ and 5 Things To Do Instead | Otis Ballroom
Lindsay Tan
Consumer and Design Sciences
Auburn UniversityThe Next Chapter: Interactive Textbooks as Agents of Change | Meeting Room 4
Meaghan Altman
Psychological Sciences
University of California, MercedKristina Ruiz-Mesa
Communication Studies
Cal State LAIrene Foster
Economics
George Washington University -
12:15–1:00 PM
Lunch | Conference Floor
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1:00–1:30 PM
The Future of Top Hat | Otis Ballroom
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1:45–3:15 PM
Top Hat Dynamic Courseware Workshop | Otis Ballroom, Meeting Rooms 3 & 4
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3:30–4:15 PM
Breakout Sessions
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Teaching with Insight to Support Student Success | Meeting Room 3
Andrea Hendricks
Mathematics
Georgia State UniversitySetting the Stage for Memorable Classroom Moments | Meeting Room 4
Kristina Ruiz-Mesa
Communication Studies
Cal State LAMelissa Broeckelman-Post
Communication
George Mason UniversityRealizing the Dream: Classroom Strategies for First-Generation College Student Success | Otis Ballroom
Meaghan Altman
Psychological Sciences
University of California, Merced -
4:30–5:00 PM
Putting It All Together with Intentional Course Design | Otis Ballroom
Brad Cohen, Chief Academic Officer, Top Hat
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5:00 PM
Cocktail Reception | Conference Floor