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Bestselling author Zach Mercurio ("The Power of Mattering") shares practical, research-backed ways to help people feel seen, valued, and needed. RSVP now: tophat.com/teaching-resou…

Are you teaching students, leading a team, or working alongside colleagues? This conversation will change how you show up. Because the real issue isn’t apathy or disengagement—it’s the feeling of insignificance.

AI is reshaping education—but engagement is still everything. Join us on March 26 at 2 PM ET for a live webinar with Dr. Jessa Roisen (St. Ambrose University) and Clare Castro (Top Hat) on "Engaging Hearts & Minds in the Age of AI." RSVP here: bit.ly/4bWSkJ5

Drawing on positive psychology and the science of human flourishing, Flower makes a compelling case: when instructors thrive, students do too. Listen now: bit.ly/3OQcrk9

We’re thrilled to welcome Flower Darby back to Higher Listenings to discuss her new book "The Joyful Online Teacher" — and the radical idea that joy belongs at the center of serious teaching. 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/3OQcrk9

On March 5 at 2 PM ET, Top Hat and Wiley are hosting a virtual event: “Designing Learning Experiences Students Want.” Get practical strategies to encourage curiosity without pressure and extend engagement using trusted Wiley content in Top Hat. RSVP now: tophat.com/events/top-hat…

Are students physically present—but mentally checked out? The difference between attendance and true engagement often comes down to the affective side of learning—where curiosity, connection and cognitive rigor meet.

Teaching is vital work. It’s meaningful, transformative—and often, incredibly tough. That’s why we’re thrilled to host acclaimed educator and author Flower Darby on Feb. 26 for a live session on how to spark engagement and joy in our teaching. RSVP: lnkd.in/gDYKdFZn

Students engage more deeply when curiosity meets rigor. Join Top Hat + @WileyGlobal on March 5 (2 PM ET) to explore how psychology and A&P professors can design courses students actually want to participate in. RSVP: tophat.com/events/top-hat… #highered #wiley #webinar

If you care about engaging the WHY Generation and preparing students for a changing world, this one’s for you. Listen here: linktr.ee/higherlistenin… #HigherEd #TeachingPodcast #FacultyDevelopment #SNAFUEdu #InclusiveTeaching

In this episode of Higher Listenings, bestselling author of "Answering Why" Mark C. Perna makes a bold case: relevance can’t be a slogan or an orientation slide. It has to show up daily — in how we frame assignments, skills, and the future students are building.

College today = high cost + high uncertainty. If students can’t see how what they’re learning connects to who they’re becoming, disengagement isn’t surprising. 🎧 Listen now: linktr.ee/higherlistenin…

✨ Spark more joy in your classroom ✨ Join us on Feb. 26 for a free webinar with Flower Darby, acclaimed author and educator, as she shares simple, research-backed strategies to create more engaging and joyful learning experiences—online or in person. tophat.com/events/higher-…

We’re excited to help make teaching more flexible, interactive and impactful! Read the full announcement: tophat.com/press-releases…

Big news! 🎉 Top Hat is partnering with Wiley to bring trusted content in psychology and anatomy and physiology into our powerful engagement platform. Educators can now more easily customize course materials, spark active learning and support student success—all in one place.

Saving students money and improving learning are making all the difference. Through our partnership with @UWMadison, students are saving $1M every year—while more educators adopt active learning and interactive teaching in their courses. Read more: bit.ly/3Yt3LSk

Top Hat Graded 2025 is now live! 🎁 This year, instructors created 14.3 million questions, including over 9 million multiple choice, while more than 107,000 students used our AI-powered assistant, Ace, to study smarter. Read the full report: bit.ly/4pjzeSE

If the textbook is already on life support… what comes next? In our latest podcast episode, we explore what’s broken, what’s possible, and why it’s time to move beyond static, one-size-fits-all course materials. Listen now: toph.at/podcast

#AcademicTwitter, there’s still time to register for Fall Refresh 2025—a free virtual event designed to help you re-energize your teaching and prepare for the next term. Hear from Dr. James Lang + more faculty THIS Thursday. Sign up: bit.ly/4qIUhiK #highered #webinar

Before higher ed buys into AI, it needs to ask: what do we stand for? @Marc__Watkins argues that too many universities start their AI strategy with the purchase order—before defining their purpose or values. Listen to the full episode: toph.at/podcast