UPenn - SAS Computing

Support providers:

Center for Teaching & Learning

CWiC

Language Resource Center

Library Courseware Services

Multi-Media Services

SAS Computing Instructional Technology

Weigle Information Commons

Weingarten Learning Resources Center

The Writing Center

Instructional Technology & Pedagogy
Support Services for Faculty

Below is a consolidated list of services offered by several different support groups at Penn. We share the common goal of promoting effective use of technology to support teaching. We work with faculty and students to effectively combine these services in support of learning.

Click on the links for more information about specific services. If you want a member of our staff to contact you about your interests, please check the boxes for relevant areas and submit this form.

Blackboard basics and beyond
Preparing & using digital teaching materials and other online references
Technology in the classroom
Planning and implementing active learning assignments for students
Using computer labs, specialized software or data sources
Academic support services
Technology skills workshops & tutorials
Something else?

Blackboard basics and beyond Blackboard has an impressive range of capabilities, but many instructors aren't sure how to make good use of what's available. You can get started with the basics, or learn how to use more advanced features to support your specific needs.	Contact me
Create a Blackboard site for your class. Blackboard sites aren't automatically created for all courses; click the link above to request a site for your class
Learn how to organize a basic Blackboard site, use the grade book, email and other essential features
Add reserve readings and other Library resources to your Blackboard site
Help your students work together outside of class with communication and collaboration tools
Integrate audio and video materials into your Blackboard site
Structure lesson plans in Blackboard for self-paced learning
Create surveys to gather feedback, demographic information, or other input from your students
submit this form
*Preparing & using digital teaching materials and other online references* You can convert your existing teaching materials into digital formats, create new materials, access online collections and understand how to integrate them into your teaching.	Contact me
Scan slides or printed materials
Digitize audio or video from existing media
Pre-record lectures or demonstrations for your students to view on demand
Use Library collections of images and videos
Make digital media available to your students
Understand copyright, fair use or privacy issues related to digital media
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*Technology in the classroom* We offer several services which can help you make the best use of your time in the classroom	Contact me
Find a classroom that fits your specific needs
Use "clickers" for instant polling in class
Invite guest experts to participate in class via audio or videoconferencing
Record your class sessions
Reserve a classroom for special sessions or academic events
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*Planning and implementing active learning assignments for students* There's more to modern scholarship than just writing a traditional paper. You can engage your students by having them use new methods for producing and publishing their work.	Contact me
Plan assignments where students create multi-media content
Organize poster sessions for students
Provide collaboration tools to facilitate group work
Get student work published in Penn's electronic journals
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*Using computer labs, specialized software or data sources* You can have your students use specialized software to analyze problems, or conduct other hands-on computing activities in class	Contact me
Reserve a computer lab for class sessions or other group activities
Reserve the Weigle Information Commons seminar room (includes 20 Windows laptops, 35 "clickers" video/podcasting capability)
Identify what software is available in campus computer labs
Request software that's not already available in classrooms or labs
Create tutorials or demonstrations to help your students learn to use unfamiliar tools or techniques
Have students bring their own computers to class
Have your students access data sources from the Library
Request a session in a computer classroom to help your students learn about research tools and methodologies
submit this form
Academic support services Penn offers a number of services that help your students get the most out of their education. We can help you put your students in touch with these service providers, or prepare customized programs to support your course	Contact me
Subject specialist librarians work with classes and with individual students to facilitate access to research materials and to support the use of citation management software.
Communication Within the Curriculum (CWiC) prepares students for public speaking activities
The Writing Center will work with students at any stage in the writing process, helping them to improve their papers and develop their skills.
Weingarten Learning Resources Center helps students with time management, study strategies, academic reading, time management or support for students in difficulty
The Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) helps instructors at all levels to develop and improve their teaching
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*Technology skills workshops & tutorials* SAS Computing and the Library offer workshops and other resources for instructors and others who want to develop their technical skills	Contact me
The Weigle Information Commons offers many workshops throughout the year where faculty or students can learn how to use the latest technology
The Weigle Information Commons has many online tutorials available concerning popular technologies
Technology workshops for SAS faculty. Topics include Blackboard, Powerpoint, Photoshop, etc. tailored to the needs of SAS faculty
Online tutorials about teaching technologies for self-paced learning from the Language Resource Center
Create customized workshops or tutorials to meet the needs of specific courses or disciplines
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*Something else?* Please let us know if there's something else you would like to discuss concerning instructional technology and services, or use this space to elaborate on your interest in the topics you've checked.

When you click "Submit", your inquiry will be forwarded to Elizabeth Scheyder, Senior Instructional Technology Specialist in SAS Computing. She will contact you shortly to discuss your ideas, point you to resources for more assistance, or assist you directly in accomplishing your goals with technology and pedagogy.

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A few minutes after you submit this form, an automatic response from the SAS Computing Student Help Desk will be sent to the email address you provided above.

Last modified: Thursday, 28-Feb-2008 19:30:03 EST