Penn State offers a wide range of resources to support teaching, online learning, academic integrity, and instructional technology across the University.

Remote and Online Teaching

KeepTeaching.psu.edu
Resources to help faculty transition from classroom instruction to remote teaching when on-campus instruction is not possible.

Web Learning at Penn State
A comprehensive collection of guides, tools, and best practices developed by instructional designers across the University and vetted by the Faculty Engagement subcommittee of the Penn State Online Coordinating Council.

Resources include:

  • Faculty teaching manuals

  • Preparing for Online Teaching self-assessments

  • Classroom management guidance

  • Peer review guidance for online and hybrid courses

  • Quality assurance and accessibility standards

  • Course revision guides

  • Educational technology selection tools

  • Video conferencing best practices

World Campus Online Faculty Development
Instructor-led and self-directed courses that prepare faculty to teach effectively in the online environment.

Preparing Students for Online Learning

Faculty are encouraged to share the following resources with students prior to the start of class:

These tools help students prepare for both synchronous and asynchronous online learning environments.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Academic Integrity

Penn State provides guidance to help faculty navigate artificial intelligence, pedagogy, and academic integrity in the classroom.

Resources include:

Faculty interested in integrating AI into their courses are encouraged to connect with their local instructional designer for support.

Teaching Tools, Learning Support. and Academic Integrity

Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT)
Collaborates with faculty to enhance teaching and learning through innovative technology solutions.

Turnitin
A web-based writing assessment toolkit that allows instructors to provide feedback through markup tools, rubrics, proofreading tools, peer review, and originality reports. Turnitin supports student learning around citation practices and academic integrity.

Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence
Advances and inspires excellence in teaching and learning across Penn State.

Technical Support for Teaching

IT Learning and Development (ITLD) offers personalized technology support through:

Tech Tutors
Penn State students who provide one-on-one training and troubleshooting for tools such as Adobe, Canvas, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Sites at Penn State, and Zoom. Available via Zoom by appointment or drop-in, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m.

Note: Tech Tutors and Tech TAs cannot proctor exams or manage Zoom breakout sessions involving assessments.