This session is the fifth session of a Smeal series on the role of artificial intelligence in our teaching and research, which will focus on our shared commitment to preparing leaders to leverage artificial intelligence responsibly in business. John Liechty will share some trends in fields related to Marketing and how they impact his approach to teaching at Smeal. Please refer to John’s TEDxPSU talk in preparation for this session.
RESOURCES:
- Ian McGilchrist, The Master and His Emissary
- John Searle, Philosophy of Mind
- Vinod Khosla On AI’s Fast Rise, Robotics, Entrepreneurs And Innovation
- Augmented Intelligence | John Liechty | TEDxPSU
On May 7, 2024, Canvas’ Discussions and Announcements Redesign will be forced on for all Penn State courses. There is no migration or transition needed from the old discussion format to the new one, but this change will affect the look and feel of Canvas discussions. In this session, we review the updates and talk about how to maximize their potential in Canvas
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RESOURCES:
- Session Slides: Discussions and Announcements Redesign SP24.pptx
- Instructions for Trying It Out: https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-use-Discussions-Redesign-as-an-instructor/ta-p/469515
Penn State now supports the creation of quizzes using Canvas’s New Quizzes tool. Are you ready to jump in?
Join the eLearning Design & Innovation Group (eLDIG)in the Smeal College of Business as we gather to learn from an instructional designer who has successfully navigated the transition to New Quizzes!
Becky Moulder, Senior Instructional Design Project Leader from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, will be leading a session on New Quizzes from an ID perspective. She will share advantages, stumbling blocks, and the potential for New Quizzes to engage learners. We will also hear Wharton’s recipe for success when supporting faculty in making the switch!
The third session of a Smeal series on the role of artificial intelligence in our teaching and research focused on our shared commitment to preparing leaders to responsibly leverage artificial intelligence responsibly in business. Ed shared some trends in the field of accounting and how they impact his approach to teaching at Smeal. Ed recently wrote an article for Tax Adviser (Page 42). A teaching ethics article (Page 46) may interest those who watch this session recording.
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A recent survey conducted by Inside Higher Ed and College Pulse revealed that college students want their professors and advisers to be very involved in promoting their mental health and well-being. What does that mean for us in higher education? This session shares some easy teaching strategies that you can implement today to support students that might make your job a little easier too.
RESOURCES:
- Session Slides: Supporting Student Wellness FA23.pptx
- Inside Higher Ed Article: https://www.insidehighered.com/news/student-success/health-wellness/2023/07/17/faculty-actions-help-promote-college-student-well
- Universal Design for Learning Guidelines: https://udlguidelines.cast.org/
- PSU Red/Yellow/Green Folders: https://redfolder.psu.edu/
Did you know there’s a new Faculty Senate guideline in Policy 42-27 stating that “Instructors should provide, within reason, pedagogical and curricular necessity, the opportunity for a day consisting solely of remote asynchronous instruction on a November election day?” This session shares some strategies and best practices for asynchronous instruction and contingency planning for those days and times when plans change, and instruction must go on. This session is designed for instructors and staff who support Canvas courses.
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Are you on the lookout for new case studies for your course or interesting content to support curriculum and independent research? Would you like to help students better understand business practices while developing a business plan of their own? Are you interested in publishing interdisciplinary case studies? If so, this session covers SAGE Business Cases. SAGE Business Cases are free to Penn State Faculty, Staff, and Students through Penn State Libraries.
SAGE Business Cases bring business to life—inspiring students and researchers to develop their own best practices and prepare for professional success. Tailored to meet the various needs of librarians, faculty, and students, these cases cover a variety of in-demand subjects including entrepreneurship, accounting, healthcare management, leadership, and social enterprise. In this session, we will provide in-depth instruction on using SAGE Business Cases to illuminate real-life business scenarios and theories and understand their application outside the classroom.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Review the SAGE Business Cases collection and explore how it is curated and developed
- Create a user profile, save searches, and build custom lists of content
- Search, browse, and filter to find specific cases in the platform
- Link cases into learning management systems, websites, and LibGuides
- Use learning objectives, teaching notes, and other supplemental materials to enhance course instruction
The first 30 minutes cover the benefits (and more) with the rest of the time dedicated to Q&A, sharing how cases and simulations might be used to enhance your courses!
RESOURCES:
- Session slides
- Additional webinar dates (click here)
- Submit a case