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.

✨ 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...

Big news! 🎉 Top Hat is partnering with Wiley to bring trusted content in psychology and anatomy and physiology into our powerful engagement platform.

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

🚨 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

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

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

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

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...

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...

🎉 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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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.

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

“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."

Big news: Top Hat is now officially ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified! 🎉 This is the gold standard for information security management worldwide.

"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

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.

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

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.

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

🚨 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.

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? 🎧💡

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

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! 🎧💜

Join us if you can!

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

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