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There are numerous tools and resources available to faculty, staff, and students across The Pennsylvania State University: from software such as the Microsoft 365 suite of applications, to webpages, knowledge base articles, and in-person technical assistance. Below...

IT Learning and Development (ITLD) is focused on helping faculty, staff, and students get the most out of technology tools and services at Penn State. We provide a variety of training opportunities and resources to set you up for success, no matter your schedule or...

Microsoft Whiteboard is a visual collaborative workspace in digital form that is simple and intuitive to use. It’s much like an old-school whiteboard you may have used in a classroom but with greater functionality.  Read on for our Top 5 tips for using Whiteboard to...

Teaching with video is not new, but being able to integrate video into teaching in a much more interactive way has changed drastically over the years! Read on for our top 5 new tips on using video tools to enhance your instruction!1: Use Zoom Polls to engage,...

SITES at Penn State is powered by WordPress and allows you to design and build free websites, portfolios, and blogs. Sites is available to faculty, staff, and students. The possibilities are endless in creating your website. There are some considerations to keep in...

VoiceThread is an interactive and collaborative multimedia presentation tool that is discussion-oriented. There are many ways you can use VoiceThread to make your lecture more engaging and interactive.1: Asynchronous Ice-breakers Many online instructors have used...

Instructors and staff who know their students well are able to provide better experiences for them. To get to know your students better, consider these 5 activities. 1: Have Students Introduce Themselves Using Technology If you will be using a technology tool during...

With the semester closing, instructors and course administrators need to prepare their Canvas Gradebook for final grade submission. To help prepare your Canvas Gradebook for the end of the semester, read these 5 common tips and preparation steps to ensure your grades...

Embedded Analytics, known as EA, is an SAP user-interface that allows users a variety of formats for viewing SIMBA analytic data. Check out the following Top 5 tips for accomplishing your reporting tasks more quickly and efficiently. The links under each tip will...