Top Hat Intro Courses
The best way to teach Introduction to Public Speaking
Everything you need to help students learn. Interactive textbook, lecture slides, assignments and more—all on one platform.
Textbooks alone are not effective
Top Hat Intro Courses seamlessly combine interactive textbooks, lectures, quizzes and assignments to deliver the most comprehensive teaching experience ever—all on one platform.
How to Buy
Effective Public Speaking textbook is only
$77
per
student
$140+ value*
It includes:
- Full use of the Top Hat platform at no extra charge
- Lifetime access to the Effective Public Speaking textbook
- Unlimited use of Top Hat for other courses for four months
*Compared to McGraw Hill The Art of Public Speaking, 13th Edition Lucas & Connect
Top Hat is free for professors
Why this works for public speaking
Public speaking courses are meant to equip students with the tools and techniques they need to captivate an audience. However, student engagement in these classes, especially large forums, can be challenging—many students fear public speaking, which can result in lackluster participation rates and low grades.
Top Hat Intro Course for Public Speaking uses interactive video solutions and specialized content to address anxiety around public speaking, as well as emphasize competence, confidence and practical skill development. Professors can effectively teach large classes while imparting students with real world skills that will benefit them throughout their academic and professional careers.
Everything in this course
Effective Public Speaking Griffin et al.
- Interactive audio and video submission tools help professors deliver this course in a large scale format
- Approachable to students across all disciplines and academic years; fully customizable textbook fits any professor’s needs
- Speech videos feature real students instead of actors
Instructor Guide
- In-depth guide helps professors prepare for class
Pre-Built Assessments and Resources
- Quizzes and chapter-specific homework sets with auto- grading capabilities allow for frequent assessments
- Pre-made lecture slides and in-class polls, discussion questions and activities save time on class prep
Student-Friendly Learning Tools
- Rollover definitions and a comprehensive glossary encourage student learning at the time of reading
- End-of-chapter summaries support student retention
- Study guides help students prepare for speech presentations
Student Insight Reports
- Weekly reports on student performance provide professors with a comprehensive view of every student’s progress
LMS Compatibility
- Import grades easily to your learning management system
About the Lead Author
George Griffin is currently a Professor of Speech at Keiser University, Orlando and an Adjunct Professor at Stetson University.
He has been teaching college, business seminars and workshops for over 30 years, while undertaking public speaking engagements for non-profit organizations.
He is also the author of STAGE FRIGHT! A Student-Friendly Guide to Managing the Jitters. He holds degrees from the University of West Florida and Auburn University.
George GriffinProfessor of Speech, Keiser University, Orlando and Adjunct Professor, Stetson University
“Any instructor will tell you that finding the right textbook is hard. You use maybe 60 percent of what’s in it and then you have to supplement with other materials. A teacher should adopt technology not because it makes their life easier, but because it makes student learning better.”
Luke GreenInstructor, Communications Studies, St. Cloud Technical & Community College
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