Active Learning, Blended Learning, Education Technology
The Ultimate Guide to Blended Learning [PLUS: 8 Free Strategies]
Get the tools, strategies and tactics necessary for effective and engaging blended learning experiences
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Active Learning, Student Engagement, Teaching Strategies
How to Create a Simple Syllabus for Your College Classroom [+ Free Syllabus Template]
A comprehensive syllabus is integral to creating an engaging and motivating learning experience. Get a free editable syllabus template for…
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Active Learning, Faculty Development, Student Engagement
The 3 Phases of Curiosity: A Conversation with Cathy Davidson
Learning by doing, self-directed lessons and re-thinking the role of research are keys to sparking curiosity in higher ed
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Active Learning, Education Technology, Student Engagement
7 Top Hat Tips for a More Engaging Semester
From interactive whiteboard tools to annotated feedback, these special Top Hat features make learning even more exciting
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Active Learning, Faculty Development, Student Engagement
6 Reasons Students Love Top Hat
Valentine’s Day is around the corner. In their own words, here are just a few reasons why higher ed students love Top Hat.
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Active Learning, Innovation in Teaching, Student Engagement
Infographic: How Top Hat Makes Learning Engaging and Meaningful in 2022
Students have weighed in: dynamic courseware and frequent opportunities to show what they know do wonders for maintaining engagement.
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Active Learning, Innovation in Teaching, Student Engagement
Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation: 10 Tips to Increase Motivation in Hybrid Classes [PLUS: Free Hybrid Teaching Toolkit]
To support learning, focus on shifting towards relationships and strategies that motivate students and keep them engaged
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Active Learning, Online Teaching and Learning, Student Engagement
Top Hat Field Report: 2,798 Students on Assessments, Career-readiness, and Diversity and Inclusion in the Classroom
Hope Amid the Uncertainty Hard-won lessons from remote teaching, along with growing concerns over student well-being and enrollment rates,…
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Active Learning, Online Teaching and Learning, Student Engagement
How to Modernize Your Curriculum with Interactive Textbooks
Modernize your classroom with interactive textbooks that keep costs low, integrate with LMS, are current and keep students engaged all…
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Active Learning, Student Engagement, Teaching Strategies
How to Choose the Right Gamification Strategy for Different Courses
Gamify your course using these top-rated tools & strategies to engage your students in STEM, Social Science, Business and Arts & Humanities.
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Active Learning, Innovation in Teaching, Trends in Higher Education
Fall 2021 Student Survey: Uncertainty and Opportunity in Higher Ed
As the Delta Variant casts its unwelcome shadow, our latest student survey shines a light on how educators can meet the evolving needs and…
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Active Learning, Faculty Development, Student Engagement
How to Personalize Your Classroom to Fuel Student Engagement
A personalized learning environment allows students to see themselves reflected in all aspects of course content
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Active Learning, Innovation in Teaching, Student Engagement
Your Five-Step Guide to Building An Active Learning Classroom
Whether you’re new to teaching or a tenured educator, these five steps will help you create the most effective active learning environment…
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Active Learning, Online Teaching and Learning, Student Engagement
8 Essential Active Learning Strategies for Your Next Class
Engaging examples designed for in-person, hybrid or fully online courses
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Active Learning, Guest Lecture, Teaching Strategies
Interactive Textbooks Help Gen Z Learn From Real-World Content
Professor Stephen Buckles’ digital textbook motivates students to discuss economics concepts. He’s even been able to keep it up-to-date…
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Active Learning, Student Engagement, Teaching Strategies
The Ultimate Guide to Social and Emotional Learning [Plus: 20+ Activities to Use in Your Classroom]
Social-emotional learning is an important way for educators to ensure that college students are successful inside and outside the classroom
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Active Learning, Student Engagement, Teaching Strategies
20 Interactive Classroom Activities for College Students [Plus: Free List of 45+ Activities]
Planning to use interactive classroom activities intentionally can really transform the learning dynamic. Here are 20 activities to get you…
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Active Learning, Community in the classroom, Student Engagement
20 Classroom Icebreakers For College Professors [Plus: Free List of 50 Icebreakers]
A roundup of the best classroom icebreakers to help students connect and collaborate in any course
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Active Learning, Online Teaching and Learning, Student Engagement
10 Essential Icebreaker Activities for Any Online Course [+ Free List of 50 Icebreakers]
Reduce student anxiety and uncertainty with these virtual icebreakers
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Active Learning, Agile Classroom, Innovation in Teaching
How to Implement Experiential Learning in Your College Classroom
Experiential learning, or learning through doing and then reflecting, is the key to higher-order thinking and critical analysis