Teaching Guides

Unlock the art of impactful course design.

Steps for a well-designed course.

Here's where to start.

Grow connection and wellbeing.

Your guide to quality recording.

Best practices for getting started.

PSU template & sample language.

Steps for engaged learning.

What it is & how it works.

Examples & inspiration.

Get set to teach!

How PSU students get help with Canvas.

Settings & tool features to know.

Help students explore engagement within the community & build meaningful connections.

How to integrate Community-Engaged Learning into your teaching.

Your course planning companion.

Everything you need to know.

Participation and communication tips!

Building choice & decision-making.

Activity design and examples.

Settings and use cases.

Examples & resources to get started.

Start communicating early!

A guide for meaningful learning.

Your to-do list in week 10.

Wrap up your course!

Steps to achieve active learning!

An overview & introduction.

Start your term right.

Discover innovative PSU faculty examples of artificial intelligence (AI) use in teaching.

Discover effective flexible teaching strategies for diverse classrooms.

ChatGPT, AI challenges, opportunities, and more.

An overview.

An in-depth guide.

This is a self-paced, interactive course with activities for extending your learning in Canvas.

Minimize barriers and increase accessibility in your teaching.

A helpful resource by and for PSU faculty & staff!

Explore Canvas features and settings.

Where to put your attention first.

Everything you need to get started!

Design for consistency and predictability.

How to set up and use Peer Review in Canvas.

Discover innovative strategies for place-based engagement in this case study with the King School Museum of Contemporary Art.

Your tool for assessment, review, and practice.

Your checklist for what's ahead.

Easy steps for frequent connection.

All the settings you need to know.

Co-create with your students for a more collaborative learning experience.

Prepare for challenging conversations and support your students effectively.

Keep your teaching on track!

Refer to the Portland State University instructor guide for insights into teaching online.

Explore tools, settings, and best practices for effective digital class meetings.

Extend care and promote wellness with our guide to trauma-informed teaching.

Explore various assessment methods and tools for effective teaching.

Understand the features and settings of Canvas Modules for effective course organization.

Keep learning materials free!

Welcome and orientate your students.