Events
Schreyer Institute programs are for anyone at Penn State who has an instructional role or is preparing for a future one. Our participants are typically faculty, graduate students, and postdocs. Academic administrators, instructional designers, staff members, and undergraduates in instructional roles are also welcome.
Instructional Foundations Series
Facilitated by Chas Brua, Associate Research Professor and Jose Sandoval-Llanos, Graduate Instructional Consultant and Elanur Sönmez, Graduate Instructional Consultant and Linh Le, Graduate Instructional Consultant
Friday, 9/4/2026 to Wednesday, 9/16/2026
Via Zoom
The Instructional Foundations Series is for graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and instructors from all disciplines who have never taught at the university level (other than grading experience) prior to participation. The series is designed to provide people new to college teaching with some basic ideas they can use in their first teaching experience. The series includes 3 workshops focusing on best practices from the literature on teaching and learning, plus an assignment in which participants discuss teaching techniques with an experienced instructor in their discipline. For additional details, see https://www.schreyerinstitute.psu.edu/instructionalfoundations.
Registration closes on September 16, 2026.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at SITE@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
Making Sure Disruptions Don't Derail Students' Learning
Facilitated by Chas Brua, Associate Research Professor and Jose Sandoval-Llanos, Graduate Instructional Consultant
Tuesday, 9/8/2026, 10:35 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
Via Zoom
Disruptive situations can occur in any course. In this interactive workshop, we’ll discuss ways to create a climate where disruptive behavior is less likely to occur—and to get the learning back on track when it does.
Registration will close one hour before the workshop begins. Registrants will receive a Zoom link at least 45 minutes before the event begins.
Note: This workshop is also being offered on September 2nd. Register for whichever date suits your schedule.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at SITE@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
Provost Endorsement: Universal Design for Learning
Facilitated by Mary Ann Tobin, Associate Research Professor
Wednesday, 9/9/2026 to Friday, 4/30/2027
Canvas - OL 3600 and Teach to Reach with Universal Design for Learning
This Provost Endorsement is a partnership between The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence (SITE) and World Campus Online Faculty Development (WCOFD).
It begins with an asynchronous self-guided course, OL 3600: Universal Design for Learning (UDL), in which participants explore the rationale and research that supports designing learning experiences with UDL, read scenarios about UDL applications, and reflect on ways to apply UDL to their own instructional practices. OL 3600 is available throughout the calendar year.
Those who complete OL 3600 will be invited to enroll in Teach to Reach with UDL, a four-week, asynchronous, instructor-led online course offered by SITE, where participants draw upon their own teaching or learning design experience and their existing understanding of UDL to generate and respond to discussions, create a UDL-inspired instructional activity, and provide feedback on their peers’ activities. Teach to Reach is offered in spring and fall semesters.
Current Penn State faculty and postdocs can earn Provost Endorsements. Provost Endorsements are not available to Penn State graduate students.
Completion of both OL 3600 and Teach to Reach within one year are required to earn this endorsement.
Email Mary Ann Tobin at matobin@psu.edu with questions about this endorsement or our UDL courses.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at SITE@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Course
Facilitated by Mary Ann Tobin, Associate Research Professor
Wednesday, 9/9/2026 to Thursday, 12/31/2026, Asychronous
Canvas -- World Campus Faculty Development Canvas Course
In this free, non-credit, self-directed, and entirely asynchronous course, participants explore the rationale and research that supports designing learning experiences with UDL, read scenarios about UDL applications, and reflect on ways to apply UDL to their own instructional practices. This course is open to faculty of any rank or status, teaching assistants, and post-doctoral instructors and members of the learning design community.
Register anytime at the following link: https://psu.catalog.instructure.com/browse/wcfd/courses/ol-360001-universal-design-for-learning-2026 . You will have 90 days to complete the course.
This course is a collaboration between the Schreyer Institute and World Campus Online Faculty Development.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at SITE@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
How to Plan a Class Session
Facilitated by Chas Brua, Associate Research Professor and Linh Le, Graduate Instructional Consultant
Wednesday, 9/9/2026, 10:10 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.
Via Zoom
In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore practical strategies for planning individual class sessions, with special attention to the alignment of learning objectives, assessments, and learning activities.
Registration will close and applicants will receive a zoom link approximately 1 hour before the event.
Note: This workshop is also being offered on September 1. Register for whichever date suits your schedule.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at SITE@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
Registration will close and applicants will receive a zoom link approximately 1 hour before the event.
Note: This workshop is also being offered on September 1. Register for whichever date suits your schedule.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at SITE@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
Writing Your Teaching Statement for the Job Market
Facilitated by Chas Brua, Associate Research Professor and Deena Levy, Associate Research Professor
Thursday, 9/10/2026, 10:10 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.
Via Zoom
In this interactive workshop, participants will explore strategies for writing a teaching philosophy statement that effectively communicates their goals, practices, and evidence of effectiveness. We will also analyze the strengths and weaknesses of some actual teaching philosophy statements.
Registration will close 1 hour before the workshop begins. Registrants will receive the Zoom link at least 45 minutes before the workshop begins.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact SITE at site@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
Provost Endorsement: Getting Started with Teaching and Learning Scholarship
Facilitated by Laura Cruz, Research Professor
Thursday, 9/10/2026, 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Via Zoom
Have you ever considered publishing on your teaching and learning practice? In this interactive workshop, you will learn more about what Teaching and Learning Scholarship (also called SoTL) is, how you can integrate it into your scholarly work, and reasons why you might want to. During the session, you will have the opportunity to explore new and existing research in your discipline while also getting a head start on potential projects of your own.
Participation in this workshop can be counted towards the new Provost Endorsement for Teaching and Learning Scholarship.
Registration will close 1 hour before the event starts. Registrants will receive a Zoom link at least 1 hour before the event.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at SITE@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
The Course in College Teaching (CCT) (In-Person)
Facilitated by Logan Harvey, Research Faculty and Jonathan Aragon, Research Faculty
Thursday, 9/10/2026 to Thursday, 10/15/2026, 06:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Rider Building Room 315 (In-Person)
The Course in College Teaching (CCT) is a half-semester professional development experience for Penn State faculty, graduate students, and post-doctoral instructors who want to strengthen their teaching practice and develop the materials and language needed to present themselves confidently in academic hiring and review processes.
Running from September 10 to October 15, 2026, the CCT guides participants across the full arc of best practices in college teaching: designing an effective course, facilitating active and meaningful learning experiences, and articulating a clear and compelling teaching identity grounded in reflective practice. Learning takes place through structured, facilitated activities with peers from across disciplines, making each session both a professional development experience and a scholarly learning community.
Upon completion, participants receive a Certificate in College Teaching from the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at Penn State. This credential documents your preparation in evidence-based course design and facilitation and can be included in your application materials as a signal to hiring and review committees that you have received structured, expert-guided training in college teaching best practices.
The CCT is open to Penn State faculty, graduate students, and post-doctoral instructors with prior teaching experience. Those who have not yet taught are encouraged to begin with the Instructional Foundations Series before enrolling. For eligibility details and to apply, please visit the application linked below.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at SITE@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
Curriculum Innovation and Renewal Program Community Meeting
Facilitated by Mary Ann Tobin, Chas Brua and Deena Levy, Associate Research Professors
Friday, 9/11/2026, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
As part of the Curriculum Innovation and Renewal Program, project leaders, faculty consultants, and SITE consultants come together to support the leaders' work by sharing successes, processes, and challenges, as well as best practices, experiences and expertise in curriculum development and curriculum committee processes.
This is a closed event customized for the CIRP community members. If you are interested in a Custom Workshop for your area, contact us at site@psu.edu.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at SITE@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
AI and the Discipline: Responding to Change in Teaching and Practice
Facilitated by Logan Harvey, Research Faculty
Monday, 9/14/2026, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Generative AI is not affecting all fields in the same way. In some disciplines, AI is changing how professionals write, code, analyze data, create media, conduct research, make decisions, or communicate expertise. In others, it is raising new questions about authorship, evidence, labor, ethics, equity, and professional judgment. In this workshop, participants will explore how AI is reshaping disciplinary practice and consider what those changes mean for courses, programs, departments, and other disciplinary communities. Participants will identify emerging AI-related competencies in their fields and discuss practical ways to adapt curricula, assignments, learning outcomes, and conversations with students.
Registration will close 1 hour before the event starts. Registrants will receive a Zoom link at least 1 hour before the event.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at SITE@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
An Introduction to Active Learning
Facilitated by Chas Brua, Associate Research Professor and Elanur Sönmez, Graduate Instructional Consultant
Tuesday, 9/15/2026, 10:35 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
Via Zoom
In this interactive workshop, participants will build their understanding of what active learning is and will explore ways to incorporate active learning to benefit their own students.
Registration will close and applicants will receive a zoom link approximately 1 hour before the event.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at SITE@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
Registration will close and applicants will receive a zoom link approximately 1 hour before the event.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at SITE@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
Provost Endorsement: Inclusive and Equitable Teaching
Facilitated by Beate Brunow, Associate Director and Associate Research Professor
Wednesday, 9/16/2026 to Tuesday, 10/27/2026, Asynchronous
Canvas
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This endorsement engages experienced instructors in implementing inclusive and equitable teaching in their current or upcoming course(s). This program assumes participants already understand the need for inclusive and equitable practices. Eligible participants must have teaching responsibilities in the current or upcoming academic year so that they can most immediately benefit from the content of the program by applying program concepts to their teaching. Participants will revise a syllabus or assignments for future use, reflect on their teaching based on student feedback and peer interactions, and consider how they might cultivate belonging in their courses. Once participants have registered, they will be added to a Canvas course and connected with a SITE faculty consultant. Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at SITE@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs. |
AI Decision Points
Facilitated by Chas Brua, Associate Research Professor and Jose Sandoval-Llanos, Graduate Instructional Consultant
Wednesday, 9/16/2026, 10:10 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.
In this interactive workshop, we'll explore decisions that instructors confront in relation to AI: how (or whether) to encourage students to use AI in a course; how (or whether) to constrain students from using AI; and how to communicate clear guidance and rationales to students.
Registration will close one hour before the workshop begins. Registrants will receive a Zoom link at least 45 minutes before the event begins.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at SITE@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
Registration will close one hour before the workshop begins. Registrants will receive a Zoom link at least 45 minutes before the event begins.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at SITE@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
Accessibility for Clear Communication
Facilitated by Mary Ann Tobin, Associate Research Professor, Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence and Sonya Woods, Lead Accessibility Consultant, Penn State World Campus
Wednesday, 9/16/2026, 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Via Zoom
Students’ ability to do what we’re asking them to do depends upon clearly communicating our expectations. Designing syllabi and assignments with accessibility in mind enhances clarity, enabling all students to better engage in their learning, know what to do with it, and do it on time. In this workshop, participants will be introduced to core practices for accessibility in Word, PDF, and/or Canvas, and how artificial intelligence and Anthology Ally can support those efforts.
Registration will close 1 hour before the event starts. Registrants will receive a Zoom link at least 1 hour before the event.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at SITE@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
Designing Your Teaching to Navigate Challenging Topics
Facilitated by Chas Brua, Associate Research Professor and Beate Brunow, Associate Director and Associate Research Professor
Wednesday, 9/16/2026, 02:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Via Zoom
In this interactive session, we'll explore how to design effective teaching to proactively deal with challenging topics. We’ll focus on the level of structure that is needed to decrease the likelihood of unproductive hot moments in our learning environments. Despite all our planning, we might still experience unanticipated tensions, and we'll also examine concrete language for responding to tensions in the moment.
Registration will close and applicants will receive a Zoom link approximately 1 hour before the event.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at SITE@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
Registration will close and applicants will receive a Zoom link approximately 1 hour before the event.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at SITE@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
Relationship-Rich Teaching
Facilitated by Larkin Hood, Associate Research Professor and Jonathan Aragon, Research Faculty
Monday, 9/21/2026, 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
This workshop examines how meaningful human connections support student success and belonging in college. Participants will reflect on the often-unspoken knowledge students need to navigate higher education and consider ways to make that tacit understanding more explicit in their teaching.
This is a closed event. If you are interested in a custom activity for your area, please contact us at site@psu.edu.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at SITE@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
Talking about Tech Free Teaching
Danielle Rhubart, Assistant Teaching Professor of Biobehavioral Health; Benjamin Fry, Associate Teaching Professor of Biobehavioral Health; Kimberly Mowery, Assistant Teaching Professor of Education; and Lisa Silvestri, Associate Teaching Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences.
Monday, 9/21/2026, 12:20 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.
Via Zoom
What happens when we intentionally reduce or remove digital technology from the classroom? In this Talking about Teaching session, we’ll explore how tech-free teaching can reduce distractions, strengthen student attention and learning, and foster critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
Registration will close 1 hour before the event starts. Registrants will receive a Zoom link at least 1 hour before the event.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at SITE@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
Provost Endorsement: Navigating Ethics in Teaching and Learning Scholarship
Facilitated by Laura Cruz, Research Professor
Tuesday, 9/22/2026, 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Via Zoom
In this interactive webinar, participants will learn how to navigate the most prevalent ethical considerations when conducting research on your teaching practice here at Penn State. You will leave the session with everything you need to complete your IRB protocol (ethics review) and be ready for publication.
Note: This webinar can be counted towards the Provost's Endorsement for Teaching and Learning Scholarship
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at SITE@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
The Human Work of Teaching: Understanding the Dimensions of Faculty Labor
Facilitated by Beth Seymour, Teaching Professor, Anthropology, Altoona
Tuesday, 9/22/2026, 12:15 p.m. - 01:15 p.m.
Via Zoom
Panelists: Jonna Belanger, Associate Teaching Professor, Department of Kinesiology; Christina Galbiati, Lecturer, Graphic Design, Lehigh Valley; Brian Redmond, Teaching Professor, School of Labor and Employment Relations
This panel explores the often-unseen, relational labor of teaching that underpins meaningful learning. Teaching involves constant, complex decision-making and significant invisible work—emotional, intellectual, and relational—such as recognizing students as whole individuals, fostering trust, and creating spaces where mistakes support growth. Panelists will discuss strategies for building authentic learning communities, moving beyond viewing students as a collective, and cultivating multidirectional relationships. The session also addresses barriers like time constraints, institutional policies, and shifting dynamics of trust in the age of AI, asking how relational labor can be better recognized, protected, and sustained in higher education.
Registration will close and applicants will receive a Zoom link approximately 1 hour before the event.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at SITE@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
Rethinking Assessment in the Age of AI + Optional 30-Minute Design Sprint
Facilitated by Logan Harvey, Research Faculty and Chas Brua, Associate Research Professor
Wednesday, 9/23/2026, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Via Zoom
The rise of generative AI is challenging traditional models of assessment. In this workshop, we will explore a framework of practical strategies for building resilient assessments that withstand evolving AI capabilities as well as assessments that integrate AI in ways that support learning. Includes an optional 30-minute design sprint at the end.
Registration will close 1 hour before the event starts. Registrants will receive a Zoom link at least 1 hour before the event.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at SITE@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
How Culturally Responsive Teaching Can Benefit Your Students
Facilitated by Linh Le, Graduate Instructional Consultant and Elanur Sönmez, Graduate Instructional Consultant
Thursday, 9/24/2026, 10:35 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
Via Zoom
In this interactive workshop, participants will explore the role of culture in shaping classroom dynamics; the academic foundations of culturally responsive teaching; and how cultural (mis)alignment can impact the learning environment.
Registration will close and applicants will receive a Zoom link approximately 1 hour before the event.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at SITE@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
Teaching through the DLC (Digital Learning Collaborative)
Facilitated by Beate Brunow, Associate Director and Associate Research Professor and Brenna Traver, Associate Professor, Program Coordinator, Biology
Friday, 9/25/2026, 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Hazleton Campus
Our DLC teaching community brings together instructors who are navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of DLC instruction, particularly for those with a synchronous component. We are here to discuss our ideas and experiences and support one another teaching on the DLC.
This is a closed event. If you are interested in a custom activity for your area, please contact us at site@psu.edu.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at SITE@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
Developing AI Literacy in Students + Optional 30-Minute Design Sprint
Facilitated by Logan Harvey, Research Faculty and Jonathan Aragon, Research Faculty
Monday, 9/28/2026, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Via Zoom
As generative AI tools like ChatGPT become increasingly available, students need a critical understanding of how these tools shape thinking, creativity, and scholarship. In this workshop, we will use Penn State’s AI Literacy Framework to identify ways to introduce AI concepts in your courses and intentionally design learning activities that support students in evaluating when, how, and why to use AI responsibly. Includes an optional 30-minute design sprint at the end.
Registration will close 1 hour before the event starts. Registrants will receive a Zoom link at least 1 hour before the event.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at SITE@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
Practical Tips for Teaching in a U.S Classroom
Facilitated by Jose Sandoval-Llanos, Graduate Instructional Consultant and Meredith Doran, Director of EPPIC and Teaching Professor of Applied Linguistics
Wednesday, 9/30/2026, 10:35 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
Via Zoom
International instructors and TAs might sometimes find it challenging to navigate the pedagogical values and practices inherent in U.S. undergraduate education. In this interactive workshop, we'll explore practical strategies that international instructors/TAs can implement. The workshop will be especially useful for international TAs, but anyone serving in an instructional role is welcome.
Registration will close and applicants will receive a Zoom link approximately 1 hour before the event.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at SITE@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
Registration will close and applicants will receive a Zoom link approximately 1 hour before the event.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at SITE@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
Getting Started with Teaching and Learning Scholarship
Facilitated by Laura Cruz, Research Professor
Wednesday, 9/30/2026, 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Via Zoom
Have you ever considered publishing on your teaching and learning practice? In this interactive workshop, you will learn more about what Teaching and Learning Scholarship (also called SoTL) is, how you can integrate it into your scholarly work, and reasons why you might want to. During the session, you will have the opportunity to explore new and existing research in your discipline while also getting a head start on potential projects of your own.
Participation in this workshop can be counted towards the new Provost Endorsement for Teaching and Learning Scholarship.
Registration will close 1 hour before the event starts. Registrants will receive a Zoom link at least 1 hour before the event.
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at SITE@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
