Top Hat is an interactive teaching and learning platform designed to increase student engagement and participation during class sessions and beyond. It enables instructors to create dynamic presentations with embedded interactive elements such as polls, quizzes, discussions, and collaborative activities that students can respond to in real-time using their mobile devices. This immediate feedback loop helps instructors gauge comprehension, adjust teaching approaches on the fly, and identify concepts that may require additional explanation. Beyond the classroom, Top Hat functions as a complete course solution with digital textbooks, customizable assignments, and automated grading capabilities. Its attendance tracking and participation metrics provide valuable insights into student engagement patterns, helping instructors identify at-risk students earlier in the term.
Key Features
- Live Polling and Questioning
- Attendance Verification
- Interactive Textbooks
- Customizable Assignments
- Comprehensive Analytics
How to Access
- Instructors can access the tool by going to the Canvas course, clicking "Settings," then selecting "Navigation." Locate the tool in the navigation list, click the three dots next to it, and select "Enable" to activate it for your course.For more help with the navigation links in Canvas, follow the instructions in this navigation guide.
- Students can log in using Auburn University credentials or provided access codes.
Technical Help
The Biggio Center assists with integrating this tool into Canvas and provides general information. For specific troubleshooting issues or technical difficulties, please contact Top Hat's customer support team directly.
Email: support@tophat.com
Call: 888-663-5491
Privacy & Accessibility
Top Hat has guidelines to protect data and ensure equal access. Review the privacy and accessibility policies to understand how it safeguards information and accommodates diverse learning needs.