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Our new podcast, Higher Listenings, offers a lively look at the trends and people shaping the future of higher education. Listen now: linktr.ee/higherlistenings

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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Grades. Requirements. Deadlines. Getting the right answer. Dr. @susandblum.bsky.social challenges us to rethink some of the grading structures we take for granted—and consider what might happen if we designed less around “doing school” and more around learning itself. Listen now: bit.ly/4ru99Cq
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Meet the 2026 Shannen’s Dream Scholarship recipients! 🎓 In partnership with the @caringsociety.bsky.social, Top Hat is proud to provide $20,000 in financial support to First Nations students creating meaningful change through education, advocacy and community leadership. Learn more: bit.ly/4xNNh7n
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Top Hat and the First Nations Caring Society Announce 2026 Shannen’s Dream Scholarship Recipients
Five First Nations students are being recognized for their academic achievements strengthening their communities as recipients of the 2026 Shannen’s Dream Scholarship
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
We're proud to be named one of TIME's World's Top EdTech Companies 2026—our second time earning this recognition. 🏆
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Teaching is at its best when students are engaged, connected and excited to learn. 🌼 That's why we've partnered with renowned educator and author @flowerdarby.bsky.social to create a free 90 min Learning Lab filled with practical, evidence-based tools you can use to build more meaningful learning.
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
In the age of AI, how do you design assignments students actually care about? Join us on July 16 for “Students as Producers: Creative Assignments for Deep Learning.” @derekbruff.bsky.social, author of "Intentional Tech," will share tips to get started. RSVP: tophat.com/events/summe...
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Your summer reading stack = upgraded. 📖 We’ve rounded up standout titles (and podcasts) from influential voices in higher ed, including @derekbruff.bsky.social, @sarosecav.bsky.social, @flowerdarby.bsky.social and more. Access now👇 tophat.com/blog/2026-su...
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The 2026 Higher Ed Summer Reading & Listening List
Looking for teaching inspiration this summer? Check out our reading and listening list on topics ranging from student engagement to mental health.
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
AI isn’t the end of assignments—it’s a chance to make them better. ✨ In this video, Dr. Jessa Roisen at St. Ambrose University shares ready-to-use AI assignment ideas that spark deeper thinking, engagement and meaningful learning in any classroom. Get inspired here: tophat.com/blog/ai-assi...
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7 Practical Ways to Use AI as a Thinking Partner in Your Classroom
Explore 7 practical strategies for using AI as a thinking partner—not a shortcut—in your college classroom. Includes adaptable activities for any discipline.
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Are you teaching students, leading a team, or working alongside colleagues? This conversation will change how you show up. Because the real issue isn’t apathy or disengagement—it’s the feeling of insignificance.
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
We’re thrilled to welcome Flower Darby back to Higher Listenings to discuss her new book "The Joyful Online Teacher" — and the radical idea that joy belongs at the center of serious teaching.
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
College today = high cost + high uncertainty. If students can’t see how what they’re learning connects to who they’re becoming, disengagement isn’t surprising.
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
✨ Spark more engagement (and joy!) in your classroom ✨ Join us on Feb. 26 for a webinar with Flower Darby, acclaimed author and educator, as she shares simple, research-backed strategies to create more engaging and joyful learning experiences—online or in person. RSVP: tophat.com/events/highe...
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Big news! 🎉 Top Hat is partnering with Wiley to bring trusted content in psychology and anatomy and physiology into our powerful engagement platform.
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
We’re thrilled to share that Top Hat Graded 2025 is now live! 🎁 This year, instructors created 14.3 million questions, including over 9 million multiple choice, while more than 107,000 students used our AI-powered assistant, Ace, to study smarter. Read the full report: bit.ly/4pjzeSE
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
🚨 Attention Higher Ed: there’s still time to register for Fall Refresh 2025—a free virtual event designed to help you re-energize your teaching and prepare for the next term. Hear from Dr. James Lang + more faculty THIS Thursday. Sign up: bit.ly/4qIUhiK
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Before higher ed buys into AI, it needs to ask: what do we stand for? Marc Watkins argues that too many universities start their AI strategy with the purchase order—before defining their purpose or values. Listen to the full episode: toph.at/podcast
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
How do you help students build the stamina, skills and motivation to read with purpose? Dr. @jamesmlang.bsky.social (author of "Distracted") will answer this question on November 20 at our Fall Refresh virtual event. RSVP now! bit.ly/4qIUhiK
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Students are skimming, skipping—and sometimes outsourcing—their reading to AI. Dr. James Lang, celebrated author of "Distracted," says it’s time to rethink our approach. Join us on November 20 for a virtual event designed to spark new ideas for your next term. RSVP now: bit.ly/4qIUhiK
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
What if the real challenge isn’t a lack of preparation—but the stories students believe about themselves? In our new podcast episode, educator and author Jeffrey Klausman invites us to reconsider the deficit mindset that still shapes how students experience college. linktr.ee/higherlisten...
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
It’s an honor to be named to the 2026 #GSV150 list! The annual report recognizes the most transformational growth companies shaping the future of digital learning and workforce skills. Congratulations to all organizations recognized! View the full list: www.asugsvsummit.com/gsv-150?0314...
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
🎉 Higher Listenings is back with Season 3! In our season opener, Dr. Michelle Miller joins us to talk about building classes where motivation flows from connection, not compliance. Small shifts, big impact, and more joy in the classroom. 🎧 Listen now: linktr.ee/higherlisten...
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Discover Top Hat’s Ultimate Student Engagement Toolkit: your go-to resource packed with evidence-based strategies to energize your classroom. What's inside: 👉 Ready-to-use lesson plan templates 👉 Team-building activities 👉 Tips to ethically apply AI Access now: bit.ly/3JCa3uR
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
AI is transforming higher ed. The question isn’t if it belongs in the classroom, but how. Our Chief Academic Officer, Brad Cohen, shares how AI can help personalize learning and empower student success in The Toronto Star. Read the full story: www.thestar.com/business/new...
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New school: What artificial intelligence means for higher education
As generative AI and other tools become ubiquitous, universities are reevaluating traditional forms of teaching and assessing student performance.
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Feeling more like a classroom cop than an educator? You’re not alone. Join Dr. Michelle Miller, author of "Minds Online," on Sept. 18 at 2 PM ET as we explore how ‘Same-Side Pedagogy’ leads to greater trust, motivation and collaboration in the classroom. RSVP now: bit.ly/4oUUVsi
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Assessment should teach, not just test. That’s why we’re excited to bring the OpenClass IP — and founder Alec Kretch — to Top Hat! The acquisition will advance our mission to support deeper learning through personalized, authentic assignments. Read the full announcement: tophat.com/blog/opencla...
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Top Hat Acquires OpenClass IP and Welcomes Founder to Team
Top Hat acquires OpenClass IP and welcomes founder Alec Kretch to expand authentic, AI-powered assessment for real-world learning
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Top Hat's AI-powered assistant, Ace, just became even more powerful! Faculty can now generate AI-powered examples tailored to student interests and offer personalized practice that turns mistakes into learning opportunities. Discover Ace today: bit.ly/4lPCxPw
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Top Hat Ace: Expanded AI Makes Active, Personalized Learning More Accessible
The latest enhancements to Ace’s capabilities help educators create more relevant and effective learning experiences, with greater confidence.
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Hey educators! 👋 Ready to boost student engagement this fall? Our refreshed Student Engagement toolkit is packed with resources including: 👉 Tips to encourage responsible #AI use 👉 Templates to kickoff syllabus design and course prep 👉 On-demand talks from #highered's biggest names bit.ly/4lBSKaK
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Top Hat's Ultimate Student Engagement Toolkit to Maximize Course Success | Top Hat
Unlock student engagement student engagement strategies to elevate your course, maximize classroom impact, and foster an equitable learning environment. Start transforming your teaching today!
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
We're proud to announce a new partnership with @universityofga.bsky.social! Our agreement will allow students and faculty to access Top Hat at no cost. This initiative reinforces UGA's dedication to high-impact teaching and student affordability. Read more: bit.ly/44i4oSd #HigherEd #UGA
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University of Georgia Equips Faculty and Students with Free Access to Top Hat
New license agreement provides all students and faculty with free access to Top Hat, reinforcing UGA’s strategic focus on affordability, student success, and innovation in teaching
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
We’re honored to be named Courseware Solution Provider of the Year in the 2025 EdTech Breakthrough Awards! A huge thank you to our team and the thousands of faculty who inspire us every day. tophat.com/press-releas...
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Top Hat Named Courseware Solution Provider of the Year
Top Hat, the leader in student engagement solutions for higher education, has been named the 2025 Courseware Solution Provider of the Year.
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Keeping students engaged in a large lecture isn’t easy—but it’s far from impossible. On June 18, join Dr. Michelle Cadieux (@mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social) for a conversation on how she turned her 500+ person course into a vibrant learning community with over 90% attendance. RSVP: bit.ly/3HbIsPP
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Is teaching a source of stress or joy for you? Join Dr. @sarosecav.bsky.social (author of "The Spark of Learning") at Top Hat Engage: Virtual Edition for research-backed strategies to help your classes flourish. Join us on June 18 by signing up here: bit.ly/3HbIsPP #teaching #edtech #Webinar
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
If students can get answers from #AI, what are we doing in the classroom? Dr. @toddzakrajsek.bsky.social’s answer starts with a personal trainer... and ends with a whole new take on classroom discussions.
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Tune into the latest episode of #higherlistenings this weekend! We share how flexible, mission-aligned technology isn’t just supporting learning—it’s quietly shaping outcomes where it matters most: in the classroom. Listen now: linktr.ee/higherlisten... #podcast #edtech #highereducation
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
“Top Hat helped reduce exam anxiety. Because each chapter has built-in questions that check for understanding, we have been able to eliminate formal testing which allows faculty to focus more on speaking performance."
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How a Top Hat eText Improved DFWI Rates By 3% in Public Speaking
How two professors moved their DFWI rates from 14 to 11 percent with the help of an Interactive Top Hat eText.
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Big news: Top Hat is now officially ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified! 🎉 This is the gold standard for information security management worldwide.
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
"We knew we wanted to bridge the gap between student readiness and employer needs." Dr. Corey Clem of Texas Tech University shares how a customizable Top Hat eText prepares students for the workplace *and* saves learners more than $275,000 since adoption. #textbook #highered bit.ly/3FWBn5b
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How a Custom Top Hat eText Prepares Students for Their Careers
By authoring a customizable Top Hat eText, this professor has saved students more than $275,000 on course materials. Read more.
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Innovation doesn’t always need a master plan. Sometimes, it just takes guts. In our newest #HigherListenings episode, we chat with Dr. Demian Hommel—teaching fellow @oregonstate.edu, serial risk-taker, and unshakable optimist.
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Did you know nearly 20% of people worldwide are recognized as #neurodivergent? We share 12 ways to make your course more inclusive during Autism Acceptance Month. Read now: toph.at/25n #autismawareness #teachingtips #highered
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A 12-Point Checklist to Support Neurodivergent Students | Top Hat
It’s more critical than ever for faculty to find effective ways to support neurodiversity in education. Learn how.
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
If students are constantly in “study mode,” how do we guide them toward “learn mode?” That’s just one of the questions we explore with Dr. Saundra McGuire, a leading expert on student learning.
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
How do you improve grades *and* lower drop, fail and withdrawal rates in a large Introductory Chemistry course? This professor authored his own Top Hat text and saw student outcomes soar. #edtech #etext #highered #chemistry Read the full case study: toph.at/1cy
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Rewriting Chemistry: How This Prof Saw a 71% Reduction in DFW Rates After Authoring a Top Hat Text
See how one educator saw a spike in grades after he authored a custom Introductory Chemistry eText using Top Hat.
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
🚨 Are we assuming students can’t succeed—when in reality, they’ve just never been shown *how?* Learning expert Dr. Saundra McGuire, unpacks the metacognitive equity gap—the invisible divide between students who know how to think about their learning and those who don’t.
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
When students feel safe, supported, and like they belong, their brains shift from survival mode to full-on learning mode. Trust doesn’t just boost engagement — it makes integrity the obvious choice. So… what if the best academic honesty policy isn’t a policy at all? 🎧💡
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
If you’re concerned about AI overshadowing human capabilities, you’re not alone. Join Dr. Ted Ladd, @harvard.edu professor and celebrated author of "Innovating with Impact" for a discussion on helping students recognize the unique value they hold in an AI-infused world. RSVP: toph.at/tedladd
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
What if the antidote to academic dishonesty isn’t stricter policies or plagiarism checkers, but getting students to care more about what they’re learning? We are so delighted to start Season 2 of Higher Listenings by speaking with renowned educator and author, @flowerdarby.bsky.social! 🎧💜
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Flower Darby (she/her)🌷 @flowerdarby.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
REMINDER: If you’re feeling overwhelmed or skeptical about #AI in your classroom, you’re not alone. Join us and @flowerdarby.bsky.social (author of "Small Teaching Online") this Thurs, Feb. 27 for tips on developing critical fluency, integrity, and AI literacy. Sign up: toph.at/flowerdarby
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Top Hat @tophathq.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Webinar alert: On February 27, Flower Darby will share ways to integrate #AI with confidence, reduce your stress, and build real learning gains. RSVP now: toph.at/flowerdarby #webinar #teachingwithai #teaching
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Webinar: Small Teaching with AI | Top Hat
Acclaimed educator Flower Darby shares strategies to navigate ethical AI use, increase student engagement and maintain academic integrity.
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