Learn about Top Hat (instructor) / Canvas

Problem

• Frequently asked questions about Top Hat
• How do I set up Top Hat within Canvas as an instructor?

Resolution 

What is Top Hat?

• Top Hat is an engagement platform that empowers educators to incorporate active learning into every area of their course
• Instructors use Top Hat during class to drive discussions, take live polls, and give students real-time feedback on how well they understand course concepts. Outside of class, Top Hat enables instructors to adopt and personalize interactive content, assignments, and assessment
• Top Hat is free for faculty to use, but will cost students to access (see Pricing Plans)
• Video overview

Getting started for instructors

• Quick Start Guides
• Connect your Canvas course to Top Hat

Need help?

Get in touch with Top Hat’s support team:

• Live chat in Top Hat’s platform: Find it next to your name, in the top-right corner of your screen
• Phone: 1-888-663-5491, Monday to Friday 9 AM–9 PM EST
• Email: support@tophat.com

Note

• Students pay for the use of Top Hat, but the service is free to Faculty

User

• Miami University Instructor

System

• 10185: Canvas
• 1802346: Top Hat