Top Hat

Overview

With Top Hat, instructors can chunk their lessons and check their students understanding in real-time quizzing and polling. Instructors can utilize assignments, quizzes, polling, and other activities to increase student engagement within classes. This tool is specifically used in face-to-face classes. Several features, including Assignments and Quizzes are only available with a paid Pro account. 

Installation Instructions

Top Hat is available in all Canvas courses. To enable, go to Settings, click on the Navigation tab, find Top Hat, click the 3 dots next to it and Enable it. Then scroll down and click Save. Then, click Top Hat in the main menu and follow the instructions in this getting started guide. 

Status

Available

Usage

Canvas, Mobile App, Website

Purpose

Assessment, Discussion, Interactivity

Tool Support

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