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Education Technology

  1. Beyond the Ballot: How a Top Hat Interactive eText Navigates Teaching In An Election Year

    Authors of Top Hat’s "An Introduction to American Government" share their advice for hosting political discussions in the lead-up to a…

  2. In Conversation with Dr. Derek Bruff: 5 Ways to Reimagine Assignments in the Age of AI

    The author and host of the "Intentional Tech" podcast says AI should encourage educators to reevaluate their assignment structure and…

  3. How Top Hat’s Customizable Content Puts an End to the Print vs. Digital Debate

    Print textbooks fall flat when it comes to interactivity, inclusivity and insights. Here’s why digital-first content provides real promise…

  4. In Conversation: 5 Ways to Boost Peer Connection Using Class Threads

    Biology instructor Leigh Delaney-Tucker shares practical techniques to up the ante on student engagement, collaboration and real-world…

  5. 10 Top Hat Tips for a More Engaging Semester

    From brand new assessment functionality to annotated feedback, these special Top Hat features make learning even more exciting

  6. Clickers: The Ultimate Guide [UPDATED 2023]

    Get strategies and tips that will help you effectively use classroom clickers to increase engagement in your college course

  7. Top Classroom Management Strategies To Try in Your College Courses

    Get 11 classroom management strategies to create a positive and productive learning environment

  8. Why Scaffolding Is Essential in the Chemistry Classroom [+ Planner]

    This professor weighs in on how practice and feedback were proven to raise exam scores—and shares his blueprint for getting started

  9. 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…

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

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

  11. How Education Technology In The Classroom Can Impact Student Learning

    Technology in the classroom is essential for increasing student engagement and empowering educators to create innovative learning…

  12. Digital Doesn’t Mean Dynamic: How College Textbooks Have Evolved

    Students engage with personalized, relevant and current content outside of academia. Here’s how Top Hat is meeting the needs of a…

  13. 8 Ways You Should Use Ed Tech In Your Classroom

    Feedback, centralizing course materials and offering flexibility are just a few of the items students want to see in your next course.…

  14. Modernizing Organic Chemistry Textbooks With an Interactive-First Model

    Dr. Steven Forsey, the author of Top Hat’s Organic Chemistry textbook, shares why he wrote his own text and how he uses it to improve the…

  15. Debunking the Biggest Myths about Digital Courseware

    Here, we examine four of digital course materials biggest myths in the higher education space and determine the importance of active…

  16. The Best Chrome Extensions and Apps for College Professors

    Here is a list of the best Chrome extensions and apps for teachers and professors in 2019. Take your teaching to the next level with these…

  17. Making Smart Choices About Tech In The Classroom

    For professors, new technology can be a great opportunity to grow and experiment as educators. But making the right choice can quickly…

  18. 4 Emerging Education Technology Trends to Watch

    Education and technology have always developed hand-in-hand—and technology has always informed the way we educate. But we are far from the…

  19. Save Time Before, During and After Class with Top Hat

    A little bit of time invested in learning new ways of doing something can pay huge dividends in the future. Top Hat is a single, end-to-end…

  20. My New Professor Uses a Digital Textbook and We Love It

    From convenience and cost to interactivity, midwifery student Maha Maryam discusses the benefits she discovered when her classes started…