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Faculty Development

  1. ‘Oops’ and ‘Ouch:’ How to Manage Difficult Classroom Conversations

    Provocative topics shouldn’t be suppressed, but rather respectfully challenged and acknowledged. Here’s how to get started.

  2. A Marathon, Not A Sprint: The Hidden Power of Instructional Scaffolding

    Sharpen critical thinking skills with this teaching approach that puts reflection, feedback and collaboration front and center

  3. 7 Ways Dr. Christopher Emdin Reaches the Soul to Teach the Mind

    The award-winning ‘ratchetdemic’ educator and best-selling author on embracing our own vulnerabilities and struggles to connect…

  4. Students First, Curriculum Second: In Conversation With Bryan Dewsbury

    An expert on equitable teaching weighs in on how to support underrepresented students

  5. 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

  6. Meet Your 2022 Top Hat Educator Award Recipients

    Top Hat is honoring three faculty members who have gone above and beyond to support their students

  7. 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.

  8. How to Implement Diagnostic Assessment Examples In Your Discipline

    Use diagnostic assessment examples like skill-testing questions, reflection & critical analysis to help students effectively meet course…

  9. 8 Essential Higher Ed Books to Help You Navigate 2022

    Assigned reading for anyone looking to get through a time of great uncertainty

  10. 8 Ways to Keep Your Course Flexible

    Ensure your class is equipped to handle change while providing the same engaging, inclusive learning experience for students

  11. Equitable Assessments and Small Data: Takeaways from EDUCAUSE 2021

    Helping students derive value from their higher ed experience has never been more important. Here’s how to go about it.

  12. The Impact of Real-Time Signals and Insights on the Student Experience

    Today’s students are questioning the value of their higher ed investment. Here’s why ‘small data’ is the solution.

  13. Three Higher Ed Experts on Rethinking Student Value

    Essential teaching approaches to create meaningful value for students, as offered in Top Hat’s recent webinar with The Chronicle of Higher…

  14. 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

  15. 7 Tips For a Successful First Lecture

    No matter how comfortable you are teaching in the classroom, these tips will help you deliver engaging and high-quality presentations

  16. 6 Higher Ed Events You Won’t Want To Miss in 2021

    Conferences and webinars that will help you connect with other innovative educators, learn about engaging course design and find new ways to…

  17. 6 Ways to Support First-Generation College Students

    Here’s how inclusive course design can help first-generation students thrive

  18. Hybrid, Blended or HyFlex: Which Is the Right Fit for You?

    Online teaching isn’t going away. Here’s how to triage which modality is the most effective for you and your students.

  19. 6 Ways to Level the Playing Field for Every Student

    Give all learners the same opportunity to succeed by adjusting your syllabus, communication style and course policies

  20. When and How to Use Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Teaching Methods

    Consider your learning objectives, your students and the merits of synchronous versus asynchronous teaching to guide your approach