Commonwealth Connections: Instructor Days
On August 14th and 15th, join colleagues from the Penn State Commonwealth Campuses to energize for the upcoming semester. The event will explore topics related to engaging and supporting students; assessment; diversity, equity, and inclusion; emerging technology trends; and more! For more information visit Commonwealth Connections: Instructor Days.
Accessible Syllabus Project
Is your syllabus accessible to all students? Use the Anthology Ally Tool in your Fall 2024 Canvas courses to check the accessibility of your syllabus (PDF, Word, or Canvas Page). If necessary, follow the guidance to improve the score until the indicator turns green (good or perfect), and then fill out the Accessible Syllabus Competition Submission. Deadline is August 26th. Each course with an accessible syllabus enters your name into a drawing for a Penn State water bottle. For more information visit Accessible Syllabus Project.
Cross-Campus Teaching Circles
Teaching Circles are informal monthly meetings where you connect with colleagues with shared interests and chat about teaching and learning. There are groups focused on STEM, Artificial Intelligence, Humanities, Online/Hybrid Teaching and more! Sign up to be added to the calendar invites. For more information and to sign up visit Cross Campus Teaching Circles.
Top 5 Universal Design for Learning Strategy Series
The Top 5 Universal Design for Learning Strategy Series is a Provost Endorsed series of workshops that assist faculty in designing course materials and implementing instructional strategies that proactively reduce barriers for all learners. For more information visit Top 5 Universal Design for Learning.
Writing Accountability Group
The Writing Accountability Group is a weekly Zoom meeting that provides an opportunity for you to schedule time on your calendar to focus on writing and moving projects forward on your agenda. This time can be for any type of writing, including research papers, grants, literature, course materials, and proposals; and it can be for any state of writing, such as outlines, presentations, editing, and proofreading, among others. For more information and to sign up visit Writing Accountability Group.
Teaching Online Program (TOP)
The Teaching Online Program (TOP) is a Provost-Endorsed asynchronous series of professional development courses focused on best practices for teaching online. The Teaching Online Program offers three levels, each comprising four modules: Canvas, Multimedia Tools and Techniques, Design and Development, and Best Practices in Teaching Online. For more information visit Teaching Online Program.