Getting started with Top Hat - UMKC only

Student pricing

Please note that Top Hat is a student-paid software. Each student will need to pay for their subscription when registering with their Top Hat account.

• 1 Semester: $20
• 1 Year: $30
• 5 Years: $60

Getting started

Instructor accounts are free of charge and allow an unlimited number of courses.

If you are new to Top Hat, make an appointment by emailing teachingtools@umsystem.edu. We work with Top Hat to provide instructors with free services to facilitate your use or transition to Top Hat, including:

• One-on-one orientation with a Top Hat specialist.
• Follow-up meetings with a Top Hat instructional designer.
• Migrating existing PowerPoint files from TurningPoint to Top Hat.

Using Top Hat

• To Link your Canvas courses with Top Hat, follow the Integration instructions. The integration allows you to download student roster from Canvas, and post grades from Top Hat to Canvas.
• To create your Top Hat account and courses, follow the UMKC Instructor Quick Start Guide. This quick start guide also includes instructions on most frequently used features.   

Contact Support

• For orientation, training, or on campus support, contact teachingtools@umsystem.edu.

• For technical support, contact Top Hat Support.

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