Learning Management System
Canvas by Instructure is PSU’s learning management system (LMS). Canvas features may be used to support in-class, hybrid, or for fully-online teaching.
Videoconferencing
Zoom is PSUs primary videoconferencing platform for teaching. All PSU faculty, staff, and students have an account. For full features, download the Zoom desktop “client” app and keep it updated.
Video editing and publishing
MediaSpace is where you can upload, create, and edit video and audio resources. Your Zoom recordings are also backed up there once you activate your account. Multimedia production support is available by request from OAI.
Email, documents, and calendar
In addition to Gmail, Google’s Workspace suite of applications include: Docs, Slides, Sheets, Drive, Forms, Jamboard, Classroom, Assignments (a plagiarism checker), and Calendar.
Digital annotation
Hypothesis is a social annotation platform that allows users to comment on web content. Faculty can use hypothesis to to foster collaborative critical reading practices. A Hypothesis LTI is now available in Canvas for all users, and can be paired with a PDF or web URL. You and also create an assignment with Hypothesis.
* Read more about using non-supported applications in our detailed guide
Dive into Teaching Guides
New to Teaching Online
Everything you need to get started!
Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (JDEI) Teaching Toolkit
A helpful resource by and for PSU faculty & staff!
Peer Review in Canvas
How to set up and use Peer Review in Canvas.
Groups in Canvas
An in-depth guide.
Teaching During Campus Closures
Keep your teaching on track!
Trauma-Informed Teaching: A Primer
Extend care and promote wellness with our guide to trauma-informed teaching.
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