If you are interested in any of these workshops, please register using the links provided.
Materials for workshops can be found in Teams under Faculty Workshop Materials.
2024/2025 Academic Year Workshops
October
Academic Integrity
Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 12:15-1:30 P.M.
Faculty Resources related to Academic Integrity and Artificial Intelligence, Resources and Guidance to Support Instruction, Penn State Instructor Guidance LRN Course, self-paced AIC Training Information, and Academic Integrity Policies. Student Academic Integrity Orientation online quiz/orientation and certificate of completion.
Please email Rebecca Pennington at [email protected] if you plan to attend. Lunch is included.
November
Student Use of Artificial Intelligence in Academics
Wednesday, November 6, 2024, from 12:15-1:15 P.M.
Artificial intelligence can be an effective tool for students. Let’s talk about how you can integrate AI in your academics while upholding academic integrity. It is important to understand the expectations of courses, faculty and each assignment as you explore the use of AI in your academic life. Please join this session to find out more about the use of AI and best practices for students.
This is a student workshop. Please register in advance. You will be sent a link to the workshop after you register.
Faculty Use of Artificial Intelligence
Friday, November 8, 2024, from 12:15-1:30 P.M.
Inviting all instructors, faculty, advisers, and others to learn more about the tools and resources that are available to assist in optimizing the effective use of AI. This is the second in a series of workshops aimed at helping to support your commitment to upholding the highest standards of academic honesty (and exploring some cool tools). Please RSVP if you wish to enhance your understanding and practices of AI.
This is a faculty/staff workshop. Please register in advance. You will be sent a link to the workshop after you register.
December
Designing an Optimal Syllabus for Your Course & Delivery Mode
Canvas and LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability) to Supplement your Course
December 2024
These workshops will be presented by a collaboration between Penn State instructional designers via a Kaltura recording.
January
Designing Your Syllabus to Support Learner Success
Tuesday, January 7, 2025, from 1 to 2 P.M.
Universal Design Guideline: Multiple Means of Representation Did you know that most disabled learners in your classroom have invisible disabilities that you cannot see? The recommended strategies to reach these disabled learners benefit ALL learners in your classroom. This hands-on workshop will focus on strategies that you can use to make your course more universally designed for all learners. During the workshop, you will be able to apply your new skills to your course syllabus. Please register in advance.
Teaching on the DLC Orientation
Tuesday, January 7, 10:00 am: Part 1: Setting up for Success
Wednesday, January 8, 3:00 pm: Part 2: Designing for Engagement
Registration Information
Introduction to Canvas for New Commonwealth Campus Instructors
Thursday, January 9, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Registration Information
Accessibility and the DOJ Ruling
Spring 2025 TBD
This workshop will focus on the recent ruling of the DOJ and accessibility. More information to come soon.
