The Value of Teaching and Learning at Penn State

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Penn State strives to promote excellence and innovation in teaching and learning to improve student success inside and outside the classroom. We are dedicated to supporting all members of the Penn State teaching community to improve and create learning environments designed for students and instructors to excel.

Penn State supports instructors in their efforts to design, develop, deliver, and assess courses that promote meaningful and long-term learning.

Through University-level units, local campuses, and in the libraries, Penn State offers instructional consultations, professional development events and programs, and resource documents to support a plethora of teaching topics, including, but not limited to: 

  • Course planning and design
  • Course policies and syllabus support
  • Inclusion and student well-being 
  • Engaging students
  • Gathering feedback
  • Instruction and pedagogy
  • Academic integrity and assessment
  • Technology

Centralized University Teaching Support for All Campuses

Information Technology, Learning and Development (ITLD) Links to an external site.
Offers live and self-paced online training on all things IT-related, including Canvas, Kaltura, Office365 tools, and more.

Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence (SITE) Links to an external site.
Supports instructors in engaging students in learning, with expertise in course planning, motivating learning, assessing learning, large course instruction, mid-semester feedback, and more.

Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) Links to an external site.
Supports instructors with innovative ideas to advance learning, such as immersive experiences, artificial intelligence, blended learning, 3D printing, collaborative learning, and more. Schedule a consultation with TLT Links to an external site..

Tech Tutors Links to an external site.
Provides personalized consultations and technology assistance designed to support all Penn State students, faculty, and staff. Sessions are available in person or online via Zoom.


References

1Penn State IST, Office of Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Links to an external site.

2Keep Teaching Links to an external site.