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Commonwealth Connections: Instructor Day
Spring 2026
Join us on January 7 from 1:00–4:00 p.m. for Commonwealth Connections Instructor Day, a half-day virtual event exploring the evolving role of AI in teaching and learning. Through two engaging and interactive discussions that will feature both faculty and students, you’ll gain a unique, side-by-side view of how AI is shaping expectations, instruction, and the overall classroom experience. As AI rapidly transforms the higher ed landscape, this event offers timely insights to help you make informed, future-ready decisions about how to better integrate AI into your teaching. We invite you to come and get fresh perspectives, discover new strategies, and strengthen your approach to supporting students in today’s online learning environment.
When
Date: Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
Time: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. EST
Where
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Schedule & Session Details
1:00 P.M.
Instructor Panel
Instructors share their perspectives, experiences, and tips for preparing their students to be future-ready.
2:30 P.M.
Break Time
Take a moment to stretch, move around, get a drink, and reflect.
Break Time
Take a moment to stretch, move around, get a drink, and reflect.
2:30 P.M.
2:45 P.M.
Student Panel
Students share their perspectives and experiences with how their courses have prepared them to succeed in the future.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Penn State
Interested in using AI in your own work and courses? Explore the AI toolkit to learn more about Penn State’s AI policies and teaching resources.
Questions? Ideas?
Instructional designers are available to support you with your course design and development needs.