Creative Approaches to Teaching this Fall: Where to Start

Canvas course

As you prepare to teach in the fall, you will have access to plenty of assistance and resources from the Outreach Office.

• The updated HHD Canvas site of resources for faculty is available with templates, recommendations, and guidance to help you make modifications to your course no matter the mode of delivery: in-person, ​hybrid, remote, or online.
• Instructional designers are available for consultation and assistance by contacting Ravi Patel.
• Connect with faculty in your unit who have online teaching experience.

University links

The primary resource for all Penn State faculty is the “Keep Teaching” site. Among the resources for faculty there are:

• Overall Return to resident instruction guidance, including information on distancing, masking, and more
• Information on assessments, proctoring and webcams
• Information on the flexible instructional modes summary and details
• Information on technology training for faculty

Meetings and Events

Do you have meetings and events or guest speakers and visitors in your class?

• Make sure that you understand the policies and process for these activities for Fall 2020.
• Review the Health and Human Development Meetings and Events Guide.

Questions about Fall 2020

Do you have questions about Fall 2020 teaching and learning? Penn State faculty are encouraged to submit questions via this online form so leadership can respond to them in upcoming communications.