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As generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) tools like chatbots become more integrated into academic and administrative life, it’s important to pause and think about how we’re using them—and how we should be using them. Whether you're a faculty member exploring AI...

Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered digital assistant available to all Penn State faculty, staff, and students. As a user, you can enter prompts into Copilot, asking it to brainstorm ideas, generate content, summarize information, and more. To help you learn more about...

There’s no shortage of online training available. But finding the right resources that are practical, easy to use, and actually helpful for your day-to-day work? That’s where ITLD resources come in. Whether you're looking to master Penn State’s financial systems, up...

eLearning is a form of education delivered through web-based training and online platforms, offering flexible learning opportunities anytime and anywhere. It is typically self-paced and asynchronous, allowing learners to progress on their own schedule. Read on to...

Penn State IT Learning and Development (ITLD) provides valuable resources for anyone looking to expand their technology  skills or knowledge. With various learning options, including live training, eLearning, structured learning paths, and expert Tech Tutors, ITLD...

As ITLD’s “Top 5” article series enters a new year, let’s take a look back at our most popular articles of 2024. Productivity tips and Microsoft products reigned supreme, along with information on major updates to Zoom and Teams. If you haven’t read these yet, now’s...

Last month, Penn State launched PSUbuy, the University’s new procure-to-pay system. PSUbuy provides a streamlined experience that makes the purchasing process simple and efficient. The shopping interface is intuitive, enabling shoppers to navigate to the features they...

Sites at Penn State is a website-building platform powered by WordPress for Education. You can use it to build sites for a range of purposes, including portfolios, educational projects, blogs, clubs, departments, research groups, courses, and more. Sites is available...

In today's rapidly evolving professional landscape, continuous learning is essential for staying competitive and advancing your career. LinkedIn Learning offers a vast number of resources to help professionals develop new skills, and its AI-powered tools make it...

Microsoft Excel is a powerful tool which is included in the PSU Microsoft Office 365 suite of applications. Excel can go far beyond basic spreadsheet functions, offering a wide range of features that can greatly enhance your productivity. Whether you are a beginner...