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Articulate Rise is a powerful e-learning authoring tool that enables the creation of engaging online courses. Below are five ways to ensure that your Articulate Rise courses are accessible for all learners. Be sure to check out the Penn State Accessibility office’s...

If you have updated your Zoom desktop app recently, you may notice some exciting changes to the meeting experience! The new interface, now called Zoom Workplace, has customizable options and enhanced features. Read on for 5 tips to use Zoom’s new features to make your...

Microsoft recently announced the availability of a new version of Teams. Classic Teams users are being automatically upgraded to new Teams. New Teams is a faster version of Teams with a "performance-first mindset"; it is simpler and more flexible than before. In this...

When creating a PowerPoint presentation for your students, you want to be proactive in ensuring that your course content is accessible for all. The Accessibility Checker is a valuable resource to rely on not only as you are creating your presentation, but to utilize...

New Quizzes is the new Canvas LTI tool used to create quizzes or assessments using various question types, which will eventually replace the current Classic Quizzes. The purpose of both Classic and New Quizzes is to assess students' comprehension of course content....

Microsoft 365 productivity tools can be used for storage and collaboration across your team or department. OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams are applications available to everyone at Penn State. You can use these three applications to communicate, collaborate, and store...

An introduction activity at the start of the semester helps to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It also promotes open communication and encourages both instructors and students to share their interests and experiences with one another. Read on...

Are you tired of forgetting where you jotted down that important note? Do you feel lost in a desk full of sticky notes? Meet OneNote, a digital notebook tool where you can take notes, organize your thoughts and ideas, and share your content with others. Read on for...

Accessibility enables information or activities to be useful for as many individuals as possible.  Therefore, optimizing your Canvas course for accessibility should be a proactive approach rather than a reactive approach.  There are several considerations when...

If you’re interested in learning more about the foundations of SIMBA—Penn State’s System for Integrated Management, Budget, and Accounting—SIMBA Essentials is the place to start. SIMBA Essentials is a self-paced learning experience that walks you through the basics of...