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

July 18, 2025 in GenAI, Smeal Academy Sessions

AI Inspiration Lab – Hands-On Exploration (Session 1)

In this session, you'll have the opportunity to explore a variety of AI tools that enhance instruction, reduce administrative burden, and elevate student outcomes. Highlights include: From Blank Page to A+:…

June 24, 2025 in Smeal Academy Sessions

AI Inspiration Lab: Book Discussion Part 2

This is the second session from Smeal Academy's Summer 2025 AI Inspiration Lab—a hands-on series designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and explore the practical power of Generative…

June 12, 2025 in GenAI, Smeal Academy Sessions

AI Inspiration Lab: Book Discussion Part 1

This is the first session from Smeal Academy's Summer 2025 AI Inspiration Lab—a hands-on series designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and explore the practical power of Generative AI…

April 29, 2025 in GenAI, 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 Academic Integrity, GenAI, 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,…

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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