Teaching Guides

Learn what accessibility means at PSU, how to support DRC accommodations, and practical WCAG/UDL steps for accessible materials, media, and teaching.

Creating an effective syllabus is more than a bureaucratic necessity; it’s a foundational practice that shapes the learning experience. The effective syllabus is a dynamic document that communicates course expectations, fosters student engagement, and reflects inclusive teaching practices. This guide offers research-backed strategies and practical examples to help faculty design syllabi that are clear, accessible, and student-centered.

Whether you’re new to Canvas or want to make sure you’re using it effectively, this guide highlights key features and strategies for teaching with Canvas at Portland State University.

From basic Canvas settings to content organization to administrative tasks, this Canvas and course checklist outlines essential course tasks for every term at Portland State.

Learn how to effectively support students with Disability Resource Center (DRC) accommodations at Portland State.

Guidance on how to acknowledge trauma, foster safety and support, and offer structure and care within an instructional setting at Portland State University.

Tools to help educators recognize, respond to, and recover from the personal impact of trauma in the community.

A foundational guide to designing meaningful, inclusive assessments for teaching at Portland State. In this article, you will find concrete strategies and examples to refine your teaching approaches, improve course content, and promote student success through effective assessment.

Take this Canvas course for an introduction to digital accessibility in higher education. Course content includes topics on cognitive accessibility and universal design for learning (UDL) and information about how to make course materials accessible.

Practical strategies, principles, and tools for course planning and teaching success.