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Online Teaching and Learning

  1. 5 Ways to Make Recorded Lectures More Engaging

    Recorded lectures provide students with opportunities for connection and collaboration while maintaining the flexibility necessary to learn…

  2. Lectures and Lockdown: Three Students on Attending University During COVID-19

    Meeting new friends, late-night study groups and getting a small taste of independence are all a part of the university experience. For…

  3. 4 Ways the Pandemic Is Challenging Graduate Students

    Pursuing a graduate degree in 2020 and 2021 means dealing with research, teaching and financial hurdles

  4. 8 Tips to Up-Level Your Online Teaching

    Small, thoughtful changes can improve your online teaching practice—even eight months in

  5. Virtual Classrooms: The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up Your Online Course

    Creating effective and engaging virtual classrooms is more important than ever. Here’s how to get started.

  6. 4 Options for Creating Empathetic Online Midterms and Assessments

    With a bit of creativity, you can meet your course’s objectives while providing the flexibility students need

  7. Infographic: Faculty Know the Importance of Community—But Need Institutional Support

    Building a sense of community in the online classroom is essential, and instructors are looking for solutions to keep students connected

  8. Infographic: Educators Aren’t Confident About Their Ability to Teach Effectively in This New Reality

    Worries surrounding equitable learning experiences are affecting how professors approach online teaching

  9. Infographic: Uneven Tech Adoption Raises Concerns About Student Success

    Professors are unsure how tech solutions will impact the student experience in online learning environments

  10. 9 Professors on How They Conquered Asynchronous Teaching Hurdles

    A roundup of best practices for asynchronous online learning and teaching, as offered by academics on social media

  11. The Netiquette Chat: Preparing Students for Your Online Course

    Set your online class up for success by managing expectations early in the semester

  12. Infographic: The Disconnect Between Faculty and Institutions Over the Fall Semester

    800+ higher education instructors raised eyebrows over their institutions’ stated plans

  13. Online Classes vs. Traditional Classes: Which Are Truly More Effective?

    Online courses are no longer a novelty—in fact, they are quickly redefining the entire college experience

  14. 5 Ways to Personalize the Online Course Experience

    We share actionable tips for online teachers who are looking to tailor the virtual classroom experience through flexibility, community and…

  15. These 3 Professors Discuss How They Plan to Maximize Student Engagement in Their Online Courses

    This fall, these professors will be using Top Hat Pro to build on their successes in different teaching modalities

  16. Using Top Hat Pro to Raise Student Engagement in the Virtual Classroom

    Our Virtual Classroom tools are designed to help educators connect with their students, wherever learning takes place

  17. Elevate Your STEM Class with Top Hat’s Lab Functionality

    Our six step guide to setting up your virtual lab in Top Hat

  18. Keep Online Teaching Simple with the Rule of 2s

    It's important to focus on the essentials when preparing for the fall semester to ensure the transition to online teaching and learning is…

  19. 4 Synchronous Tools for Online Teaching and Learning

    Highlighting the importance of building connections with students, strengthening support systems and assessing learners with a multitude of…

  20. How Empathetic Teaching Motivates and Engages Students in Online Classes

    Post-secondary students’ engagement can flourish in online courses through authentic, community-based pedagogy