The first weeks set the tone for the entire term. Use these quick steps to build community and keep things running smoothly:
✔️ Manage your waitlist. On the first day of the term, the automated waitlist closes. You’ll need to issue overrides in Banweb. Learn more about waitlists.
✔️ Track student attendance. Federal guidelines require documentation. Review the Faculty Guide to Initiation of Attendance.
✔️ Introduce yourself. A simple welcome message—email, video, or even a photo—helps students connect with you right away. Browse email templates for the start of term.
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Need assistance? Virtual course support office hours are here! |
Live support, Monday–Thursday | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Zoom |
Whether you’re setting up new courses, troubleshooting tech, experimenting with tools, or refining your teaching approach, our team is ready to help. Drop in between classes or while you’re working on your course to get questions answered or see a quick demo.
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Responsible AI workflows for teaching at PSU |
October 16 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM📍 Vanport 432 & Online |
This hands-on workshop explores practical ways AI can streamline your teaching, freeing up time for what matters most: connecting with your students.
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How to support students with accommodations in your class |
Supporting students with disabilities through academic accommodations removes barriers and promotes student belonging and success at our university. This guide, developed with Disability Resource Center (DRC) staff, offers straightforward strategies for implementing common accommodations across teaching formats.
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Canvas tips for the start of term |
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Zoom recordings made using your PSU Zoom account just have a 90-day cloud-storage policy. What to do instead? If you’re adding a recording to a Page in Canvas, you can embed the video backup that’s automatically generated in MediaSpace for longer retention. To do so, use the Embed My Media App to select your MediaSpace video.
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Teaching a large class this term? Check out this classic article, Best Practice for Large Courses in Canvas. The tips and instructions can help you manage discussions, groups, grading, and even differentiated learning for course sections, regardless of the size of your course.
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Get your students’ social-emotional learning opportunities started early this term using Canvas Groups! Our Canvas hub page on OAI+ provides every instruction you need for effectively setting up groups in your course.
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Connect your class with the Portland community: Explore Community-Engaged Learning in our fall introductory faculty session |
October 14, 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM 📍 Online on Zoom |
How does PSU “Let Knowledge Serve the City”? By integrating community-engaged learning (CEL) into your course, you turn PSU’s public mission into concrete student work with community partners. Come to this brief introductory Zoom session to learn more!
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Visit OAI in Vanport during fall term! |
While the HVAC system is receiving maintenance in Smith, you can find the Office of Academic Innovation in the Vanport Building, 1810 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 560. We’re especially grateful to our colleagues in the College of Education for hosting us. While we're in our temporary location, we will continue to offer you in-person teaching support and welcome you to...
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We look forward to seeing you soon in our new space!
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Join the fall faculty book club! |
Choose the book most relevant to your teaching goals, connect with colleagues across departments, and spark new ideas for your classroom. Reserve your spot quickly–book clubs are limited to 12 participants each and come with a copy of the book!
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| The Promises & Perils of AI in Education: Ethics & Equity Have Entered the Chat |
by Dee Lanier and Ken Shelton
A concise, practical guide to AI’s opportunities and risks in education. The authors show how AI can support personalized, creative learning—while warning against bias and inequitable impacts. With clear frameworks for oversight, transparency, and collaboration, this book equips educators to use AI ethically and advocate for all students.
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| | Inclusive Teaching: Strategies for Promoting Equity in the College Classroom |
by Kelly A. Hogan and Viji Sathy
Hogan and Sathy show how intentional course structure boosts inclusion—then offer concrete strategies for inviting more voices in group work, activities, office hours, and everyday communication.
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| Teaching STEM to First-Generation College Students |
by Gail Horowitz
A research-based guide with strategies to help first-generation students succeed—without overhauling your teaching. Focuses on building study skills, making expectations explicit, and closing “know-the-ropes” gaps as more first-gen students enter your classes.
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| Talking Community-Engaged Learning |
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
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| What is community-engaged learning & why should you care? |
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
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| Responsible AI workflows for teaching |
Thursday, Oct. 16, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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| Using AI for teaching and learning |
Thursday, Oct. 30,11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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