1. Our Mission is… …T O SUPPORT & IMPROVE T EACHING & L EARNING AT PSU

2. We offer one-on-one confidential consultations on topics related to teaching and learning. Course Design & Planning Syllabus review Defining learning objectives Designing learning activities Teaching & Learning Active learning strategies Classroom management Evaluation & Assessment Develop mid-semester feedback Discuss & interpret SRTEs Test design Effective grading techniques Scholarship of Teaching & Learning Teaching philosophies Teaching portfolios

3. We organize workshops and events designed for graduate students at University Park. Teaching Assistant Orientation Course Design: Grad Instructor 101 & 102 Active Learning Across Disciplines Best PowerPoint Practices Getting Through the Stack: Effective Grading Techniques The Teaching e-Portfolio Graduate Student Coffee Hour

4. We offer programs for graduate students and faculty that lead to a certificate. Course in College Teaching Student Centered Discussion Training Series Student Centered Discussion Training Series

5. We Provide Secure Computer-Based Testing L OCATION E-Testing Lab 1 st floor Pollock Building T ESTING O PTIONS 1. Assigned Scheduling Instructor Scheduled 2. Individual Scheduling Student scheduled A CCOMMODATING S TUDENTS W ITH D ISABILITIES wheelchair access adjustable stations large screens quiet room http://www.testing.psu.edu/

6. The Scanning Operations Office Processes Data S CANNING S ERVICES F OR course-related tests course evaluations e.g. mid-semester feedback Start By Setting Up Your Course By filling in the online form signing in using the on-site touch screen phone (814) 863-2802 www.schreyerinstitute.psu.edu/Scanning

7. Our website is an excellent source of information for TAs and Graduate Students about teaching & learning.

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9. Contact us at site@psu.edu for more information!site@psu.edu