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Top Hat has been named one of TIME's World's Top EdTech Companies 2026, recognizing its leadership in helping educators create more engaging, evidence-based learning experiences through AI-powered innovation. TORONTO - July 22, 2026 - Top Hat, the leader

What helps students succeed in today's classrooms? According to this generation of learners, the answer is a combination of active learning, interactive assignments and AI-powered study support. Our Spring 2026 Student Survey gathered feedback from 9,172

Alternative grading practices often fail to scale. The issue isn't lack of effectiveness-it's the manual effort required, especially in large courses. If you attended our recent webinar on Ungrading with Dr. Susan Blum, you may feel like it's time to reth

Looking for teaching inspiration this summer? Whether you're rethinking assessments, exploring AI or finding new ways to support student well-being, there's no shortage of ideas to dig into. To help you get started, we've curated a summer reading and list

Artificial intelligence is transforming higher education at a rapid pace. For many instructors, the challenge isn't whether students are using AI-it's how to guide them toward using it responsibly and productively. Dr. Jessa Roisen, Professor of Philosoph

Some say that first impressions are most important. But every professor who finds their students aimlessly filing out of class two-thirds of the way through will say that students' final impressions of class tend to last longest-what did they get from sho

Combining trusted content from Wiley with Top Hat's powerful student engagement platform gives educators new opportunities to personalize instruction, foster active learning, and improve outcomes. TORONTO - January 12, 2026 - Top Hat, the leader in studen

With cost barriers removed, UW-Madison sees rapid expansion of active learning across disciplines. TORONTO - January 7, 2026 - Through a strategic partnership with Top Hat, the leader in student engagement solutions for higher education, the University of

This guide is designed for college professors and educators seeking effective ways to help students connect and participate. It covers 20+ practical icebreakers for college students and provides a free downloadable list with additional activities, ensurin

Introduction: Why student engagement strategies matter For instructors, it's clear when student engagement strategies are needed, especially when facing blank stares, eyes focused on cell phones, and a lack of participation. These are telltale signs that