Co-learning in action with Andrew Greenberg |
In a lab tucked beneath the Engineering Building, Andrew Greenberg is approaching teaching a little differently.
Rather than starting with a known outcome, he brings students into a process of discovery—working alongside them to tackle highly complex, open-ended projects. Together, they iterate and problem-solve. This is a process he sees as strong preparation for the kinds of challenges students will face after PSU.
It’s a model that can translate across disciplines. Watch our recent tour of the Rocket Room with Andrew Greenberg to see how he structures learning around uncertainty and how this approach might translate to other courses.
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Learn, share, and connect: Race & Ethnic Studies faculty event |
Wednesday, May 13, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM | In-person
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Join us for a celebration of the faculty behind PSU’s Race and Ethnic Studies Requirement (RESR) courses. This gathering highlights the work already happening across campus while creating space to share approaches, ideas, and practices that are shaping meaningful learning experiences for our students.
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Quick tools and tips to support your teaching this week:
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If part of your course involves sharing audio or video content, you could save time by managing all of your assets in MediaSpace. When you’re ready, our step-by-step guide on OAI+ will next walk you through adding your media to a Page in your Canvas course.
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If part of your course involves utilizing audio or video in your assignments or assessment design, our Canvas guide will help you integrate multimedia into any aspect of your teaching practice.
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Beyond using media asynchronously, the Zoom Whiteboard function can be used both synchronously and asynchronously for increased collaboration in your course - especially when working with audio or video content.
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Faculty help sessions for digital accessibility continue throughout the term |
Join us on Zoom to work through course materials and ask questions!
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We continue to offer twice-weekly faculty support sessions, providing a flexible space to get help in whatever way you need. Whether you’re working through a specific challenge, asking questions, or simply using the time to move your course materials forward, these sessions are here to support steady progress.
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Transitioning student portfolios from PebblePad to Google Sites |
We’re beginning the transition from PebblePad to Google Sites as our supported platform for student portfolios at PSU. Google Sites offers a flexible, easy-to-use way for students to build and share their work—using tools they’re often already familiar with through Google Workspace.
If you currently use PebblePad for student portfolios, we’ll support you in helping students transition their work or design new portfolio approaches in Google Sites.
To get started, join our hands-on workshop, Using Google Sites for Portfolios, on May 22, where we’ll walk through how students can create effective portfolios in Google Sites and share strategies for integrating portfolios into your course.
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| Using Google Sites for portfolios
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Friday, May 22, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Simple steps for accessible audio and video |
Making your audio and video content accessible helps ensure all students can fully engage with your course—whether they’re watching in a noisy environment, reviewing material on the go, or using assistive technology.
This practical guide highlights a few high-impact ways to improve accessibility, from adding captions and transcripts to describing key visuals and recording with clarity in mind. Even small adjustments here can make a meaningful difference for your students.
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| Using AI for teaching and learning with Notebook LM
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Thursday, April 30, 12:00 PM–1:00 PM
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| Race and Ethnic Studies at PSU in this moment |
Wednesday, May 13, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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| Using Google Sites for portfolios
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Friday, May 22, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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