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April Showers Bring May Graduates!
Spring ’25 Semester Wrap-Up
As the semester winds down and Commencement approaches, it’s the perfect time to celebrate growth and fresh ideas. We’re especially excited about the Student Voices: AI in Higher Education Discussion Panel, where students will share their insights on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaping the future of learning.
We’re also pleased to highlight practical ways to finish the semester strong—such as transferring final grades to LionPATH and leveraging student feedback from end-of-semester SEEQ submissions to make thoughtful, student-centered improvements for the future.
Here’s to wrapping up the semester with fresh energy and looking forward to what’s next!
Upcoming Smeal Academy Session:
Student Discussion Panel on AI
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Student Voices: AI in Higher Education Discussion Panel
Part of the Smeal Academy GenAI Series
April 25, 2025 from 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Join us for 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 students are experiencing, engaging with, and evaluating AI tools in the classroom—and what they believe the future should hold. This is a must-attend event for faculty and staff to gain insight, spark new ideas, and shape innovative learning environments at Penn State!
This session will be recorded and loaded on our eLDIG website. Please be sure to sign in to Zoom at https://psu.zoom.us/ prior to joining the session.
Previous Smeal Academy session recordings can be viewed on the eLDIG website.
SEEQ’ing Student Feedback
For Continuous Course Improvement
SEEQ Feedback
The Student Educational Experience Questionnaire (SEEQ) is Penn State’s carefully designed feedback tool that moves beyond simple instructor ratings. Developed by the University Faculty Senate, the SEEQ focuses on students’ learning experiences by gathering targeted feedback on course elements like assignments, materials, instruction, and learning environment.
Where is SEEQ feedback posted?
Spring 2025 SEEQ surveys are open from 4/14 to 5/4 and results will be available on 5/20. Prior to grade submission, only response rates will be visible to instructors. After final grades are posted to LionPATH, instructors will receive an email with a link to their complete SEEQ feedback. Mid-semester (MSEEQ) feedback is viewable now on the SEEQ Report website.
How can SEEQ feedback lead to course improvements?
- Reflect Critically and Objectively: Distinguish between subjective personal comments and constructive suggestions about course design, materials, and instructional methods.
- Develop Actionable Improvements: Create strategies for course improvements to address recurring student suggestions.
- Communicate Changes to Students: Build trust and encourage future students’ constructive feedback by communicating how you use it to inform course changes.
- Seek Additional Perspectives: Consult with colleagues and the eLDIG team to validate and refine improvement strategies.
When we view student insights as a collaborative tool for improvement, we widen the possibility of designing learning experiences that feel more engaging and meaningful. This approach can continually evolve teaching into a conversation that keeps everyone—students and professors alike—more interested, connected, and excited about learning.
Have more questions?
Ask eLDIG: How do I transfer my grades from Canvas to LionPATH?
Follow These Steps for End-of-Semester Grading Success!
Transferring grades from Canvas to LionPATH saves time, reduces the risk of input error, and ensures that the final grades students see in Canvas match those in LionPATH.
The process outlined below is designed to:
- Create LionPATH-ready final grades in Canvas,
- Import final grades into the LionPATH Grade Roster, and
- Submit final grades to the the Office of the University Registrar for eventual posting as “official” course grades.
- Step 1: Enable a PSU-compatible Grading Scheme so Canvas grades sent to LionPATH comply with PSU grading policy.
- Step 2: Enter zeros for unsubmitted Canvas assignments so Canvas and LionPATH record scores of “0” for all unsubmitted student work.
- Step 3: Post grades for hidden assignments so all assignments are scored in both Canvas and LionPATH.
- Step 4: Export the Canvas gradebook to be sure the the “Current Grade” (visible to students in Canvas) and “Final Grade” (visible to students in LionPATH) columns match.
- Step 1: Locate your course in the Faculty Home Base and click the Grade Roster icon.
- Step 2: Select “Canvas Final Grades” to import grades from Canvas.
- Step 3: Review student grades for accuracy. The Grade Roster will only display the first 20 students, so to view your entire class select “View All.”
- Step 4: Change the Approval Status field to “Approved” and click “Save” to submit final grades to the University Registrar.
NOTE: The University Registrar runs an automated process (usually at the top of every hour) to collect grades with an “Approved” status and mark them as official course grades.
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We can help you with course design and redesign, educational technology tools such as Canvas, Zoom, and Kaltura, strategies for assessment and evaluation, instructional best practices, and the integration of Smeal College and University-wide resources.
Let’s start a conversation about how Smeal’s eLearning Design & Innovation Group can help you.
