The trial will start as soon as you click the Start 14 Day Free Trial button on the checkout page. In order to take full advantage of the free trial, we recommend starting the trial on or after your first day of class. That way you can use Top Hat in your course for free for the first two weeks of class. Please note that the free trial option only appears when enrolling in a course through a web browser as opposed to through the mobile app. Grades regularly sync from Top Hat to your LMS, so every student knows where they stand.

How to access your Top Hat eText:

Whether you're logging in for the first time or looking to get the most out of our platform, we’re here to help. If your instructor is assigning a Top Hat interactive textbook, it will be included in your purchase, using the unique join code provided by your instructor. If your instructor does not require the Top Hat platform for your course, but you are interested in purchasing a Top Hat eText, please visit our Catalog. If your instructor is assigning a Top Hat interactive textbook it will be included in your purchase, using the unique join code provided by your instructor.

Insight & Support

Sync your Top Hat folders and course roster with your LMS at the start of the semester, and you’ll be given the option to include student grades as part of your sync. All data housed in our gradebook will now be automatically available in your LMS. We offer seamless integrations with all major LMS providers including Blackboard, Canvas, D2L, Moodle and Sakai. When you enroll in a Top Hat course that requires paid Top Hat products, you will usually have the option to initiate a 14-day free trial for the course from the checkout page. You will see the option to start a free trial for your instructor's course above the required course materials listed at checkout.

Once you receive a course join code from your instructor, you can enter it here and follow the prompts to create or log into your account. For more detailed instructions on creating your account, check out this support article. Of students say they are more likely to attend class because their instructor uses Top Hat. Expanded AI-powered student features provide guidance built from the context of your course materials.

Once you receive a course join code from your instructor, you can purchase Top Hat access or redeem an access code purchased from your campus bookstore. Whether you're a student looking to buy Top Hat access for a semester or an institutional leader looking to bring Top Hat to a whole campus, we have a plan to fit your needs. Navigate to the Top Hat Success Center for a full list of support options, including detailed articles on common questions, phone support, and live chat. The Top Hat mobile app can be downloaded on both iOS (Apple) and Android devices. For internet browsers, Top Hat can be used on the three latest versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari as well as Microsoft Edge. Top Hat is optimized for Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, so we recommend you use one of those two browsers.

We’re your partner in transforming student engagement—wherever and whenever learning takes place. 85% of students agree that Top Hat helped them feel engaged in the learning process. Real-Time Data is just one of the many ways Top Hat enables professors to teach with engaging content, tools and activities in online, hybrid or face-to-face classrooms. We offer department and institution-wide plans that can be tailored to meet your needs.

Simply sync your Top Hat folders and course roster with your LMS at the start of the semester, and you’ll be given the option to include student grades as part of your sync. All data housed in our Gradebook will Forest Arrow Online be automatically available in your LMS. The Top Hat mobile app makes it easy to stay on track in and outside of class. Confirm your attendance, respond to polls and discussions, get timely notifications, and access your coursework—whenever and wherever you want. Top Hat was created by students for students, with the goal of helping everyone succeed in higher education.

Using AI for Personalized Learning

Essentially, real-time data and insights empowers educators to adapt their teaching on the fly to best help their students succeed. Educators can use polls, quizzes, and discussions to gauge student comprehension, and adapt their course material as needed. With the Top Hat Gradebook, educators get a holistic view of participation and performance that shows class-wide trends while also helping to identify and support at-risk students. The Top Hat Gradebook houses student performance and participation scores, making it home to a variety of learning insights.

Enhancements to our AI-powered assistant, Ace, help educators quickly create active, accessible learning experiences. We’re harnessing the latest technology to create innovative features designed for student and educator success. These 25 instructional activities will engage your students—and help them get the most value out of your class. 95% of students agreed that if their school provided free access to Top Hat, they would want to use it in other courses.

You can use the Top Hat Gradebook to get a view of your entire course and each student’s performance—attendance, participation, test and assignment results. Understand what’s working and which students need extra help so you can ensure no one falls behind. The Top Hat Gradebook houses every digital interaction between instructors and students. The results from attendance, quizzes, tests and assignments (including correctness and participation data) are available in the Gradebook.