Teaching with Technology (TwT)
TLT offers a series of virtual workshops to faculty each semester that focuses on innovative uses of University-approved instructional technologies.
Workshop Format
TwT’s online workshops include interactive presentations that vary in length from 1 to 2 hours. We currently offer four types of sessions each with distinct engagements:
- AI for Educators
- Prep and Practice
- Learning Tool Exploration
See the sections below for more details on each type of session. You can also register by clicking on the session title.
AI for Educators
In these sessions, faculty will have opportunities to explore and learn about Generative Artificial Intelligence tools used in education.
Using Generative AI in Course Design
Participants will learn how to request input from Generative AI at various stages of a course design process to integrate Generative AI into a class. Generative AI can be used as an assistive technology to scale efforts related to assessment planning and content generation (versions of quiz questions, media, etc).
Prep and Practice
In these sessions, faculty will have opportunities to integrate core instructional technologies into their course designs.
Preparing your Penn State Syllabus
This session is offered at the beginning of each fall and spring semester and focuses on supporting faculty in the preparation of their Penn State Syllabus. We review PSU syllabus requirements and recommendations, best practices for communicating course content on syllabi, and example syllabus language.
Introduction to Canvas
This session is offered at the beginning of each fall and spring semester. The Canvas Introduction sessions include research-based best practices with the utilization of Canvas, setting up your Canvas course via modules, creating assignments for electronic submission of work, setting up your gradebook, and how to give meaningful feedback in Canvas along with numerical grades.
Learning Tool Exploration
Faculty will have the opportunity to preview various popular learning technologies available to enhance instruction at PSU. Some of the sessions include demos in breakout rooms led by learning designers.
ePortfolios
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about ePortfolios, the teaching and learning benefits for both faculty and students, and how to get started using sites.psu.edu to build an ePortfolio.
TwT Resources
After each workshop, all participants receive a follow-up email containing session resources.
Provost Endorsement
Faculty participating in the Embracing Teaching and Learning with Technology for Faculty New to Penn State or the AI-Enhanced Pedagogy: Exploring Generative AI as a Collaborative Partner for Teaching and Learning Provost Endorsement can attend the TwT sessions for credit towards the endorsement. Please visit the Provost Endorsement Program website for more information.
Talk with Us
Have a great idea? Get in touch with us! We can help you identify the right technologies to meet your pedagogical needs, or develop something completely new.