Top Hat Faculty Use Cases

A comprehensive resource for Penn State instructors and instructional designers to explore and understand how Top Hat, an interactive teaching platform, can enhance their teaching methods and student engagement. This site aims to provide practical insights, tips, and examples to help instructors and instructional designers make informed decisions about incorporating Top Hat into their classrooms. 

Empowering Educators with Top Hat

Top Hat is an innovative teaching platform that enhances classroom engagement through interactive features, such as real-time polling and discussions. It also allows educators to instantly assess student understanding and adapt teaching methods for more effective learning. The platform supports various teaching methods, enables content customization, and simplifies administrative tasks like attendance tracking. Along with its Canvas integration feature, Top Hat provides a dynamic and efficient educational experience for both instructors and students. 

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Explore Use Cases: 

Gain insights into how Penn State faculty from various academic fields are successfully integrating Top Hat into their classrooms. In our Explore Use Cases section on the right, you’ll find a collection of stories highlighting the innovative ways educators are using Top Hat to increase student engagement, effectively manage courses, and enrich the learning experience. 

Access Additional Resources:

If you need additional resources on assisting you in using Top Hat and integrating the tool into your teaching toolkit, you can access the link of the ITLD Top Hat Service Page in the Access Additional Resources section on the right. The resources are ideal for both new and experienced Top Hat users.