New Instructor Orientation
Welcome to teaching and to Penn State! Good teaching involves planning, lots of it and at every level. While there is no one-size-fits-all strategy for good teaching, happily there are a few activities that do seem to make a difference. As a new instructor, we encourage you to make use of all of our programs and resources as well as those provided by your department and college.
Description:
The online New Instructor Orientation is a self-directed workshop administered through ANGEL, Penn State's course management system.
Objective:
The purpose of the New Instructor Orientation workshop is to provide you with a brief introduction to a process that is crucial to good teaching and planning.
Requirements:
New Instructor Orientation is free and open to new instructors at Penn State. In order to receive the letter of completion you will need to complete two assignments.
Schedule:
The online New Instructor Orientation is offered for a block of time at the beginning of each semester. Check our Events and Workshops page for available dates.
Register:
After registering, you will receive enrollment instructions via e-mail on how to access the workshop materials. If you have any questions please contact us at site@psu.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Resources for new instructors
Graduate student instructors:
Completion of the New Instructor Orientation workshop satisfies a requirement of the Graduate School Teaching Certificate.