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Smeal Academy Sessions

Mark Deluca
In GenAI, Smeal Academy Sessions

GenAI Series: Beginning of Semester Update and Resources

This session was a discussion about University guidance and learn about resources and strategies that the eLDIG team created to support your course needs and Generative Artificial Intelligence policies. This session aimed to:

  • Share the latest updates on University guidance regarding the use of Generative AI (GenAI) in courses.
  • Discuss strategies for integrating GenAI policies into course assignments and syllabi.
  • Share information about and discuss the Provost’s AI-Enhanced Pedagogy Endorsement.

 

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Francesca Joyce
In Instructional Strategies & Student Engagement, Smeal Academy Sessions

Fall Kickoff: Start the Semester Strong

 

This session was designed to provide tips and strategies to put the finishing touches on your Canvas courses for the upcoming semester. This session covers some Canvas basics, provide a checklist of must-do items before publishing your course(s), and share tips and strategies for a successful start to the semester. New this year: speakers discuss best practices for creating a positive first impression and first-day strategies for faculty based on Sarah Rose Cavanaugh’s book The Spark of Learning, which we read for the Smeal Academy Book Club. This session will help you ensure a strong Fall kickoff.

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Michael Christie
In Assessment, GenAI, Smeal Academy Sessions

Affordances of AI for Assignments

 

 

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Resources from experts in higher education to help us with generative AI background and framework

Joseph Yun (Pitt)

Ethan Mollick (Wharton)

Michael Christie
In Academic Integrity, GenAI, Smeal Academy Sessions

Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Business Education and Research Reading and Discussion Group – John Liechty, Facilitator

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.

 

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Francesca Joyce
In EdTech Tools & Course Delivery, Smeal Academy Sessions

Discussions & Announcements Redesign: Worth the chatter?

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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Francesca Joyce
In EdTech Tools & Course Delivery, Smeal Academy Sessions

Transitioning to Canvas New Quizzes: An ID Perspective

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!

Francesca Joyce
In Academic Integrity, GenAI, Smeal Academy Sessions

Responsible use of Artificial Intelligence in Business Education and Research Reading and Discussion Group (Session 3)

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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Michael Christie
In Academic Integrity, GenAI, Smeal Academy Sessions

Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Business Education and Research Reading and Discussion Group (Session 2)

This session is the second session of a Smeal series on the role of artificial intelligence in our teaching and research, which focused on our shared commitment to preparing leaders to leverage artificial intelligence responsibly in business.

Francesca Joyce
In Accessibility, Smeal Academy Sessions

Student Disability Resources

This session was a special Smeal Academy session with disability specialists, Krista Biesinger and Fran Zola. We discuss the basics of who SDR is and SDR’s role on campus and go into specific strategies for helping support student learning and accommodations.

 

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