Audience
University and college professors, instructors, administrators and students
About Top Hat
Grounded in learning science and powered by AI, Top Hat is the leader in student engagement solutions for higher education. We enable educators to adopt evidence-based teaching practices through interactive content, tools, and activities across in-person, online, and hybrid classrooms. Top Hat also provides access to thousands of digital textbooks and OER resources, along with authoring tools that let instructors customize or create their own accessible, interactive course materials. More than 1,000 institutions and thousands of faculty use Top Hat to support the learning of over three million students each year. To learn more, please visit tophat.com.
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Top Hat
Founded: 2009
Canada
www.tophat.com
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Cloud
Training
Documentation
Live Online
Webinars
In Person
Support
Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Top Hat Frequently Asked Questions
Top Hat Product Features
Assessment
Individualized Assessments
Proctoring
Scoring
Surveys
Test / Quiz Creation
Certification Management
Multi-User Collaboration
Skill Testing
Attendance Tracking
Reporting/Analytics
Absence Management
Calendar Management
Employee Scheduling
Employee Time Clock
FMLA Tracking
Overtime Tracking
Self Service Portal
Time Tracking
Timesheets
Vacation / Leave Tracking
Classroom Management
Block Websites/Applications
For Classroom
Internet Usage Monitoring
Real-time Chat
Tests/Assessments
Attendance Management
Built in LMS
Collaboration Tools
For Labs
Remote Access/Control
Report Cards
Support Audio/Images/Video
Transcripts
View Student Monitors
Course Authoring
Content Import / Export
Course Publishing
Gamification
Instructor-Led Courses
Interactive Content
PowerPoint Conversion
Template Management
Test / Quiz Creation
Video Management
Self-Paced Courses
Storyboarding
Higher Education
Assessment Management
Curriculum Management
Admissions Management
Alumni Management
Faculty / Staff Management
Financial Aid Management
Fundraising Management
Housing Management
Scheduling
Student Information / Records
Student Portal
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Academic / Education
Asynchronous Learning
Blended Learning
Built-In Course Authoring
Gamification
Learner Portal
Mobile Learning
Synchronous Learning
Corporate / Business
Customizable
Open Source
SCORM Compliance
Video Conferencing
eCommerce
eLearning Companies
Polling
Data Analysis Tools
Feedback Collection
Live Results Tracking
Multiple Question Types
Presentation Tools
SMS Polling
Supports Audio / Images / Video
Email Distribution
Online Polling
Phone Polling
Q & A
Skip Logic
Student Engagement Platform
Communication Tools
Higher Education
Interactive Learning
Mobile App
Polls / Voting
Community Management
Event Calendar
K-12
Location Tracking
Orientation Management
Safety Management
Student Group Management
Student Information System
Attendance Tracking
Class Registration
Class Schedule
Classroom Management
Electronic Assignments & Tests
Gradebook
Higher Education
Online Payments
Progress Reports
Financial Aid Management
Parent Portal
eLearning Authoring Tools
Course Publishing
Gamification
Interactive Content
Test / Quiz Creation
Content Import / Export
Instructor-Led Courses
PowerPoint Conversion
Self-Paced Courses
Storyboarding
Template Management
Video Management
