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Top Hat is a web-based student response system that allows instructors to create an interactive lecture experience for students in classes of all types and sizes.

Instructors can use Top Hat to poll students, present discussion prompts, display lecture material, track attendance, and sync grades with eLC.

Students can respond to Top Hat questions and prompts using the devices they already own, such as smartphones, laptops, or tablets. There are both browser-based and app options.

 

Fall 2025 Top Hat Workshops

Top Hat Overview

Wednesday, August 6, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Engagement from day one. Join Top Hat experts for an overview of the Dynamic Courseware and Student Engagement tools that are available across campus. Learn how Top Hat can help you create impactful learning experiences before, during and after class, the dedicated support available to you from UGA and Top Hat, strategies to make learning active while keeping a real-time pulse on student progress, and methods for building community with interactive discussions, polls, and quizzes.

Register for Top Hat Overview

Class Ready with Top Hat! Preparing for Day One and Beyond with Top Hat

Tuesday, August 5, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Friday, August 8, 12:45-1:45 p.m.
Tues., Aug. 12, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Join this virtual workshop to set yourself up for success as we explore common pitfalls, must-haves and what you need to do to create an effective plan for the first day of class. Learn how to manage student participants, as well as present content and assign readings and other homework in Top Hat. This session is for all instructors who are new or experienced with the Top Hat platform. We’ll share information about the full suite of active learning and engagement tools available on Top Hat, how to use Top Hat through eLC, and common student questions.

Register for Class Ready with Top Hat! August 5, August 8, or August 12

Teaching with Insight: The Top Hat Gradebook

Thursday, October 2, 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Teaching with real-time insight empowers educators to unleash their students’ potential. This webinar will examine what teaching with insight means in higher ed, and what some successful approaches look like.

Register for Teaching with Insight: The Top Hat Gradebook

10 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do with Top Hat

Thursday, September 18, 11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.

We’ve rounded up a showcase of 10 of our most powerful features. See Top Hat in action and learn how some of our capabilities can increase your impact in preparing lectures, assessing and grading your students. You’ll also learn about Top Hat Ace, our new AI powered study assistant which helps customize learning experiences for students while saving administrative time for instructors!

Register for 10 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do with Top Hat

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