Course Design & Plannning
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Transforming and Innovating with Open Pedagogy
This session will approach open pedagogy through projects or assignments which have the characteristics of engaging with students as creators of information rather than simply consumers of it, and inv...
Unlocking the Power of Collaboration: Strategies for Successful Student Group Work
Group work can be both challenging and rewarding for students. In this session, three faculty members from the disciplines of sociology, engineering, and mathematics will discuss how they have success...
Using Library Resources to Innovate Sustainable Assignments and for Citation Strategies
This session highlights the use of library resources! The first is an innovative and sustainable assignment using the ProQuest database, where students create a letter to the editor based on opinions...
Instructional Strategies to Support Invisible Disabilities
Did you know that the majority of accommodation requests are for disabilities that are not considered apparent? To make matters worse, that number only includes those students who choose to identify a...
Instructional Strategies to Support Invisible Disabilities
Did you know that the majority of accommodation requests are for disabilities that are not considered apparent? To make matters worse, that number only includes those students who choose to identify a...
Increasing Learner Success Through Universally Designed Assessments
Have you ever struggled with what feels like a disconnect between how some learners perform on assessments and what was taught in the classroom? There are some pedagogical strategies that can help all...
Is your class a gathering? Insights from The Art of Gathering
This summer, consider designing a course by applying concepts from Priya Parker's The Art of Gathering.
Commonwealth Connections: Instructor Days, Fall 2023 (Day 2)
On August 9th and 10th, join colleagues from the Penn State Commonwealth Campuses to energize for the upcoming semester.
Commonwealth Connections: Instructor Days, Fall 2023 (Day 1)
On August 9th and 10th, join colleagues from the Penn State Commonwealth Campuses to energize for the upcoming semester.
Commonwealth Connections: Instructor Days, Fall 2023
On August 9th and 10th, join colleagues from the Penn State Commonwealth Campuses to energize for the upcoming semester.
DuBois Teaching and Learning with Technology Event
Teaching and Learning with Technology and Instructional Strategies at DuBois, a 1/2 day event offered in person and online to interested faculty and staff across the Penn State system.
Use Pathways to Pedagogy (P2P) as part of your Instructional Toolkit
Have you checked out the Toolkit section of the Commonwealth Campus Teaching Support website? In this section, we highlight an important resource that you can refer to for instructional ideas - the P...
Inclusive Syllabus and Course Design Tips
As instructors begin to think of the start of the upcoming semester, many start with a review and revision of their course syllabus. As you think of how you might prepare your syllabus, we wanted to s...
Commonwealth Connections: Instructor Day Spring 2023
Join us for a half-day, virtual event focusing on strategies for teaching the whole student. This event will feature an instructor panel and a student panel, followed by an open discussion. Topics of...
Commonwealth Connections: Instructor Day, Spring 2023
Join us from 9am to 1pm on January 4th for a half-day, virtual event focusing on strategies for teaching the whole student. This event will feature an instructor panel and a student panel, followed by...
Gathering Student Feedback: Tips and Examples for Online Courses
Feedback is ever-present in many aspects of our lives. We get feedback on our job performance. We get asked for our feedback from almost every business we interact with. Have you bought a new car? You...
Welcome from Dr. Richard Brazier
Please join us for a welcome address with Dr. Richard Brazier, Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Research & University College Interim Dean. Dr. Brazier oversees all aspects of faculty development...
Too Much or Not Enough: Quantifying the Time Students Spend in Engaging Courses
Instructors thoughtfully create high-quality, engaging course design experiences, but is time dedicated to assessing the rigor that’s placed on students? This session will first focus on the benefits...
Too Little or Too Much: How to Gauge the Right Amount of Course Content
In this session, presenters will share resources that will help you decide the appropriate amount of content and activities for your course. Participants will have the opportunity to assess the existi...