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Education Technology

  1. 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

  2. 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

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

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

  4. 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

  5. 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…

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

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

  7. 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…

  8. 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…

  9. 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.…

  10. Considering Digital Textbooks? 5 Questions to Ask Before Diving In

    Digital textbooks are the way forward in higher education. Here are five questions to ask yourself when evaluating one for your course.

  11. 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…

  12. 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…

  13. 4 Must-Haves For a Modern Digital Textbook

    Interactive features, and content that’s customizable and always up to date are among the most important aspects to consider when adopting…

  14. 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…

  15. 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…

  16. 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…

  17. 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…

  18. If Your Textbook Is Only Used for Readings, You’re Doing It Wrong

    As any linguistics expert will tell you, words can last a lot longer than the technology they describe. A steamroller doesn’t use steam…

  19. 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…

  20. 3 Students on What They Need to Succeed in College

    Passionate teaching, flexible evaluations and ongoing assessments all contribute to student success