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Top Hat

Tool Type
Publishers & Simulations
Who Can Use
Faculty, Students, Staff
Cost & Licensing
Student Paid

What is it?

Top Hat is an engagement platform that empowers educators to incorporate active learning into every area of their course. Instructors use it during class to drive discussions, take live polls, and give students real-time feedback on how well they understand course concepts. Outside of class, Top Hat enables instructors to adopt and personalize interactive content, assignments, and assessments. It also offers services such as group training, individual consultation, and instructional design support to help faculty achieve their desired course outcomes.

How to Access

Top Hat can be accessed from Canvas after the course instructor adds the Course Navigation link to their course. Students must purchase a license to use Top Hat in Canvas courses. See pricing opens a new website.

Technical Support

Step 1

Status Page

Check to see if there are any know issues before submitting a ticket.
Step 2

Submit a Request

Top Hat support is available for instructors and students Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. ET.
Step 3

Contact the Center for Teaching and Learning

If your issue remains unresolved, please submit a CTL support request including any ticket numbers.

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