At Top Hat, we know discussion is only
one part of the learning conversation.

Top Hat drives engagement and critical thinking through more than just discussion board alternatives like Packback. Our dynamic courseware gives you the tools to spark discussion in class and after, and features interactive content and 14 question types to connect with students that learn in different ways.

With Top Hat,
immersive learning is
more than just talk.

With Top Hat,
immersive learning is
more than just talk.

77%

of students said Top Hat is more engaging than other educational products they have used.

*Top Hat Fall 2021 Student Survey, n = 2,067 students

Accessible learning for all.

Top Hat can be used on a variety of devices to make learning equitable and available for everyone. Plus, we designed our platform with accessibility top of mind, making it compatible with screen readers and offering keyboard navigation.

Students rate our mobile app 4.7 out of 5 stars

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"Top Hat made the course super fun and exciting!"

-Student from Arizona State University

Unmatched support.

Top Hat provides unparalleled support to professors. We offer a market-leading concierge service to convert your existing content into the Top Hat platform, while a dedicated instructional designer can help ensure you meet your course goals and ease your class prep.

Yes, Top Hat works with your LMS.

We offer seamless integrations with all major LMS providers including Blackboard, Canvas, D2L Brightspace, Moodle and Sakai. The Top Hat gradebook houses digital interactions between instructors and students, including results from attendance, quizzes, tests, assignments, and participation, and is available in your LMS from the moment each semester begins.

What sets Top Hat apart:

Packback
Top Hat
Complete Learning
Packback offers class discussion and discussion-based polling.
Top Hat features discussions and 14 question types that can be leveraged before, during, or after class, allowing educators to get a more complete look at their students’ progress.
True Engagement
Packback relies on the student to create question content.
Top Hat helps educators easily spark conversation and curiosity in students by creating course material in the form of questions, discussions, assignments, tests, and much more.
Seamless Presenting
Packback does not offer any presentation capabilities.
With Top Hat, presentations and other course materials are uploaded to one central place. Educators can easily manage their course and students get access to everything, all in one place.
Affordability
Packback charges students on a per course basis.
Top Hat provides students with access to an unlimited number of courses per semester for one low price.

Complete Learning

Top Hat features discussions and 14 question types that can be leveraged before, during, or after class, allowing educators to get a more complete look at their students’ progress.

Packback offers class discussion and discussion-based polling.

True Engagement

Top Hat helps educators easily spark conversation and curiosity in students by creating course material in the form of questions, discussions, assignments, tests, and much more.

Packback relies on the student to create question content.

Seamless Presenting

With Top Hat, presentations and other course materials are uploaded to one central place. Educators can easily manage their course and students get access to everything, all in one place.

Packback does not offer any presentation capabilities.

Affordability

Top Hat provides students with access to an unlimited number of courses per semester for one low price.

Packback charges students on a per course basis.

Why educators and students love Top Hat

“I use Top Hat to provide background material for challenging readings that students are expected to discuss in class. Students read the module and respond to questions before coming to class. Class discussions have become more insightful and lively because students have a better understanding.”

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Vanessa Arnaud
Lecturer, French & Honors Program, California State University, Sacramento

"I use Top Hat primarily for discussions and questions to review material that I had just covered. I have also noticed more participation in class; my students love being able to use their smartphones."

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Rick Lindner
Associate Professor, Communications, Georgia State University

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