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

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

Smeal Academy 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 will introduce participants to key…

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?…

October 24, 2024 in Smeal Academy Sessions

Communication Skills for Teaching and Presenting

Skilled staff and professors must possess technical expertise AND communication skills that generate interest in their areas of expertise. This could mean the difference between success (or failure) in…

October 4, 2024 in Smeal Academy Sessions

The Blue Folder: Breaking Down Smeal’s Academic Integrity Violation Process

Join Michelle Darnell, Smeal's Director of Honor and Integrity, and Lisa Posey, Smeal College Academic Integrity Officer, for this "must-see" session. Whether you have been teaching for years or…

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Video Tech Tips

October 18, 2024 in Video Tech Tips

Engaging Students with Microsoft Form

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