Meet Marcelo, the filmmaker helping faculty bring their courses to life. |
Over the summer, OAI welcomed Marcelo Tesón as our new Instructional Multimedia Coordinator—and if you've ever thought about adding video, audio, or other media to your course, he's someone you'll want to know.
Marcelo offers instructional multimedia consultations for all PSU faculty, including DIY filming support and best practices.
We asked Marcelo to fill us in on his go-to filming secrets and share his creative inspirations with us…jump to our Instagram post to learn more!
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Academic integrity in the digital age
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Friday, Nov. 7, 12:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
Join us to learn practical strategies for designing assignments, discussions, and assessments that promote honesty and trust. We’ll also cover when and how to use originality checkers and proctoring software responsibly—and discuss the trade-offs of relying on these tools.
You’ll leave with adaptable ideas and best practices for fostering authentic learning and student accountability across all teaching formats.
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Teaching tips & tricks for week 5 |
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Do a mid-term check-in with your students. |
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Use a quick Google Form survey to gather student feedback on what's working and what could be improved in your class. Two simple, practical questions:
What is one thing your instructor could change to improve your learning in this course?
What is one thing YOU could change to improve your learning in this course?
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| Reflection helps you and your students close the learning loop and build metacognitive skills that deepen insight and growth.
Consider incorporating reflection assignments, modeling reflection as an instructor, encouraging metacognition, and providing feedback on reflections at this point in the term.
Learn more →
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Try Hypothesis, a text and image annotation tool for engaged learning. |
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Rethink grading and assessment: Join PSU’s new Alternative Grading Community of Practice |
Presented by Student Academic Support Services (SASS) & the Office of Academic Innovation (OAI) |
PSU's 2024 Student Experience Survey found that nearly 90% of students reported emotional or mental health challenges, and fewer than half felt a sense of belonging. Assessment practices are one of the most powerful ways faculty can make a difference.
Portland State is launching a new Community of Practice for teaching faculty this winter term who want to reimagine grading to foster equity, well-being, and deeper learning. Grounded in the nationally recognized GOAL Framework, this five-session program supports you in piloting growth-oriented, sustainable approaches that move beyond points and high-stakes exams.
Why join?
- Build practices that align with your teaching values and support student belonging.
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Reduce grading burdens while deepening engagement.
- Connect with PSU colleagues and national movements in ungrading, contract grading, and competency-based learning.
Stipend: Eligible Spring 2026 PSU teaching faculty who complete the program receive $750 compensation for 24 hours of work.
Applications are due November 14. The cohort runs January 9 through March 6, 2026.
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PSU's InnovAIte Academy now accepting applications for teaching, research, and operation cohorts at Portland State |
The first cohort of PSU's InnovAIte Academy will culminate in the inaugural InnovAIte Symposium on October 31. We are excited to announce that a second cohort will take place from November 2025 through April 2026! This program is designed to empower PSU faculty and staff to harness the potential of Generative AI across research, teaching, and operations.
To join the second cohort of this transformational learning opportunity, please complete the program application, including a brief statement of your interest in the program. The application should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. With only 100 spots available across all three tracks, we encourage early submission. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we anticipate high demand from faculty and staff across all departments who are eager to participate in this transformative initiative. For full consideration, please submit your application by November 5, 2025.
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Using AI for teaching and learning |
Thursday, Oct. 30,11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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| Friday, Oct. 31, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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| Academic integrity in the digital age |
Friday, Nov. 7, 12:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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