The goal of the Smeal Academy is to equip instructors with best practices and strategies for teaching, learning, and technology to ensure the Smeal community is prepared to respond to today’s unique challenges. We do so by sending weekly emails with practical tips and information, providing live sessions, and holding virtual consultations.

Here is our latest Smeal Academy Session recording:

Smeal Academy Sessions

April 29, 2025 in Smeal Academy Sessions

GenAI Series: Student Voices: AI in Higher Education Discussion Panel

This session was a student panel where the next generation of learners share their perspectives on the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in education. Hear firsthand how Smeal undergraduate…

March 24, 2025 in AI, Smeal Academy Sessions

GenAI Series: Empowering GenAI Responsible Use in Students

This session explores best practices for guiding students in the responsible and ethical use of Generative AI (GenAI). As AI becomes an integral part of teaching, learning, and business,…

February 18, 2025 in Smeal Academy Sessions

GenAI Series: Rethinking Teaching and Assessment in the Age of AI

Generative AI (GenAI) is transforming the landscape of teaching and learning, yet many faculty members struggle with when, how, and whether to incorporate it into their courses. This resistance…

February 11, 2025 in Smeal Academy Sessions

GenAI Series: Effective Prompt Writing and Evaluation for Teaching and Learning

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is transforming education, providing new ways to enhance learning experiences, streamline content creation, and foster critical thinking. This interactive session introduces participants to key principles…

November 5, 2024 in Smeal Academy Sessions

Practical Approaches for Reaching Gen Z Students

Who among us has not had moments of frustration staring out at a sea of young faces beaming looks of boredom or, worse, staring glassy-eyed into their phones?…

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Video Tech Tips

October 18, 2024 in Video Tech Tips

Engaging Students with Microsoft Forms

This video explores four ways to utilize Microsoft Forms in your class.

October 15, 2024 in Video Tech Tips

Using Microsoft Forms for Student Polling

This video explains how to use Microsoft Forms to create engaging student polls. Helpful Resources Create a quiz with Microsoft Forms

April 21, 2022 in Video Tech Tips

Using LionPATH to Import Final Grades from Canvas

This video explains how to use LionPath to pull final Grades from Canvas.. Helpful Resources Preparing Canvas Final Grades for LionPath Uploading Grades into LionPath from Canvas Smeal Academy…

December 7, 2021 in Video Tech Tips

How to Set Up Your Grading Scheme in Canvas

How to Set Up Your Grading Scheme in Canvas This video explains how to set up your Grading Scheme in Canvas. You can choose conventional, pre-made grading schemes that are…

December 7, 2021 in Video Tech Tips

Finalizing Your Canvas Gradebook

Finalizing Your Canvas Gradebook This video explains how to finalize your students' grades in Canvas. There are three important recommendations in the video: All grades should have a numeric value…

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Assessment Series