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

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…

September 27, 2024 in Smeal Academy Sessions

Smeal Academy GenAI Series – Beginning of Semester Update and Resources

Come for 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. We will:…

August 16, 2024 in Smeal Academy Sessions

Fall Kickoff: Start the Semester Strong

Join us for a Smeal Academy session designed to provide tips and strategies to put the finishing touches on your Canvas courses for the upcoming semester. We'll cover some…

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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