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 faculty with a brief introduction to Penn State resources and processes crucial to good teaching and planning.
Requirements
New Instructor Orientation is free and open to all 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 schedule will be announced prior to the beginning of the new semester.
Register:
Enrollment is limited. Please pre-register at least five days in advance of the start date. If you have any questions please contact us at site@psu.edu.
Graduate student instructors
Completion of the New Instructor Orientation satisfies a requirement of the Graduate School Teaching Certificate.
