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Description

Alma is a connected education platform serving independent schools, charter schools, school networks, districts of every size, state-level education organizations, departments of education, and other PreK-12 organizations. For schools and districts, Alma combines a future-ready student information system with tools for teaching and learning, enrollment, communications, payments, analytics, AI, data management, interoperability, integrations, and state reporting. Educators and administrators can manage student records, attendance, schedules, grades, assignments, transcripts, report cards, admissions, registration, family engagement, fees, and compliance through intuitive, configurable workflows. Alma supports traditional, standards-based, and progressive grading. District and multi-school capabilities provide centralized visibility, consistent data practices, configurable roles and permissions, and school-level flexibility. Reporting and analytics help organizations strengthen data quality and turn timely information into action. Alma connects with existing education technology through its App Center, Public API, OneRoster, Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, and Microsoft Teams Grade Sync. Alma’s broader platform brings state-level expertise in education data collection, validation, interoperability, reporting, analytics, and information management, supporting a more connected continuum from student to state. Across 44 states and 61 countries, Alma supports education organizations whose data impacts more than six million students.

Description

Top Hat offers innovative software solutions for higher education that empower instructors to involve students actively before, during, and after lectures, ensuring engagement from every corner of the classroom. There’s no need for additional equipment; simply utilize the devices students already have. This platform fosters an inclusive learning atmosphere where every individual, regardless of their seating position, can share their insights and engage fully. As a new educator, you envisioned a classroom filled with eager learners, yet it often feels challenging to maintain their attention. Now is the perfect opportunity to transform that experience. Top Hat Classroom supports more than 2 million students in their learning journeys, promoting active participation and collaboration. Revitalize your lessons by incorporating questions, initiating discussions, and assessing comprehension directly through students' personal devices. If you’re curious about how to implement Top Hat in your teaching, consider scheduling a 20-minute demo to explore its features and benefits in depth. This could be the change you’ve been seeking to enhance classroom dynamics and encourage student involvement.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Amplify Yes 
Apptegy Yes 
Backboard Yes 
Canvas Yes 
Clever Yes 
Destiny Software Yes 
Finalsite Yes 
Frontline Education Yes 
LunchTime School Lunch Software Yes 
Microsoft Teams Yes 
ParentSquare Yes 
Proctorio No 
Raptor Visitor Management Yes 
Remind Yes 
Renaissance Yes 
Routefinder Pro Yes 
SchoolMessenger Yes 
Schoology Learning Yes 
Xello Yes 
eduCLIMBER Yes 

Integrations

Amplify No 
Apptegy No 
Backboard No 
Canvas No 
Clever No 
Destiny Software No 
Finalsite No 
Frontline Education No 
LunchTime School Lunch Software No 
Microsoft Teams No 
ParentSquare No 
Proctorio Yes 
Raptor Visitor Management No 
Remind No 
Renaissance No 
Routefinder Pro No 
SchoolMessenger No 
Schoology Learning No 
Xello No 
eduCLIMBER No 

Pricing Details

Pricing is provided by custom quote and varies based on the organization’s size, structure, selected capabilities, and implementation requirements. Contact Alma to discuss your needs and receive a tailored proposal.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

Pricing available on website
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Alma Technologies, Inc.

Founded

2012

Country

United States

Website

www.getalma.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Top Hat

Founded

2009

Country

Canada

Website

www.tophat.com

Product Features

Admissions and Enrollment

Application Management Yes 
Assessment Management Yes 
Candidate Management Yes 
Colleges / Universities No 
Evaluation Management Yes 
Fee Management Yes 
Financial Aid Management Yes 
Forms Management Yes 
K-12 Yes 
Recruiting Management Yes 
Scoring Yes 
Self Service Portal Yes 

Classroom Management

Attendance Management Yes 
Block Websites/Applications Yes 
Built in LMS Yes 
Collaboration Tools Yes 
For Classroom Yes 
For Labs Yes 
Internet Usage Monitoring Yes 
Real-time Chat Yes 
Remote Access/Control Yes 
Report Cards Yes 
Support Audio/Images/Video Yes 
Tests/Assessments Yes 
Transcripts Yes 
View Student Monitors No 

Gradebook

Attendance Tracking Yes 
Class Summary Yes 
Curve Scores Yes 
Grade Calculations Yes 
Individualized Assessments Yes 
Lesson Planning Yes 
Parent Portal Yes 
Progress Reports Yes 
Report Cards Yes 
Teacher Dashboard Yes 
Weighted Assignments Yes 

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Academic / Education Yes 
Asynchronous Learning Yes 
Blended Learning Yes 
Built-In Course Authoring No 
Corporate / Business No 
Customizable Yes 
Gamification No 
Learner Portal Yes 
Mobile Learning Yes 
Open Source No 
SCORM Compliance Yes 
Synchronous Learning Yes 
Video Conferencing Yes 
eCommerce No 
eLearning Companies Yes 

School Management

Bookstore Management No 
Cafeteria Management No 
Curriculum Management Yes 
Facility Management Yes 
Financial Management Yes 
Higher Education No 
Housing Management No 
Independent / Private Yes 
K-12 Yes 
Library Management No 
Online Calendar Yes 
Online Payments Yes 
Parent / Student Portal Yes 
Preschool No 
Reporting/Analytics Yes 
School District Yes 
Special Education Yes 
Vocational / Trade Schools No 

Student Information System

Attendance Tracking Yes 
Class Registration Yes 
Class Schedule Yes 
Classroom Management Yes 
Electronic Assignments & Tests Yes 
Financial Aid Management No 
Gradebook Yes 
Higher Education Yes 
Online Payments Yes 
Parent Portal Yes 
Progress Reports Yes 

Product Features

Assessment

Certification Management No 
Individualized Assessments Yes 
Multi-User Collaboration No 
Proctoring Yes 
Scoring Yes 
Skill Testing No 
Surveys Yes 
Test / Quiz Creation Yes 

Attendance Tracking

Absence Management No 
Calendar Management No 
Employee Scheduling No 
Employee Time Clock No 
FMLA Tracking No 
Overtime Tracking No 
Reporting/Analytics Yes 
Self Service Portal No 
Time Tracking No 
Timesheets No 
Vacation / Leave Tracking No 

Classroom Management

Attendance Management No 
Block Websites/Applications Yes 
Built in LMS No 
Collaboration Tools No 
For Classroom Yes 
For Labs No 
Internet Usage Monitoring Yes 
Real-time Chat Yes 
Remote Access/Control No 
Report Cards No 
Support Audio/Images/Video No 
Tests/Assessments Yes 
Transcripts No 
View Student Monitors No 

Course Authoring

Content Import / Export Yes 
Course Publishing Yes 
Gamification Yes 
Instructor-Led Courses Yes 
Interactive Content Yes 
PowerPoint Conversion Yes 
Self-Paced Courses No 
Storyboarding No 
Template Management Yes 
Test / Quiz Creation Yes 
Video Management Yes 

eLearning Authoring Tools

Content Import / Export No 
Course Publishing Yes 
Gamification Yes 
Instructor-Led Courses No 
Interactive Content Yes 
PowerPoint Conversion No 
Self-Paced Courses No 
Storyboarding No 
Template Management No 
Test / Quiz Creation Yes 
Video Management No 

Higher Education

Admissions Management No 
Alumni Management No 
Assessment Management Yes 
Curriculum Management Yes 
Faculty / Staff Management No 
Financial Aid Management No 
Fundraising Management No 
Housing Management No 
Scheduling No 
Student Information / Records No 
Student Portal No 

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Academic / Education Yes 
Asynchronous Learning Yes 
Blended Learning Yes 
Built-In Course Authoring Yes 
Corporate / Business No 
Customizable No 
Gamification Yes 
Learner Portal Yes 
Mobile Learning Yes 
Open Source No 
SCORM Compliance No 
Synchronous Learning Yes 
Video Conferencing No 
eCommerce No 
eLearning Companies No 

Polling

Data Analysis Tools Yes 
Email Distribution No 
Feedback Collection Yes 
Live Results Tracking Yes 
Multiple Question Types Yes 
Online Polling No 
Phone Polling No 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Q & A No 
SMS Polling Yes 
Skip Logic No 
Supports Audio / Images / Video Yes 

Student Engagement Platform

Communication Tools Yes 
Community Management No 
Event Calendar No 
Higher Education Yes 
Interactive Learning Yes 
K-12 No 
Location Tracking No 
Mobile App Yes 
Orientation Management No 
Polls / Voting Yes 
Safety Management No 
Student Group Management No 

Student Information System

Attendance Tracking Yes 
Class Registration Yes 
Class Schedule Yes 
Classroom Management Yes 
Electronic Assignments & Tests Yes 
Financial Aid Management No 
Gradebook Yes 
Higher Education Yes 
Online Payments Yes 
Parent Portal No 
Progress Reports Yes 

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