An emergent exploration of critical instructional design.

Topics for Consideration

What is Generative AI?

While generative AI tools have been around for quite some time, the launch of ChatGPT in fall of 2022 brought unprecedented public attention to these

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Additional Resources for TWP

There are many, many resources and supports here at PSU to assist you as you embark on teaching this exciting and challenging course. Workbook Question

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TWP & Cluster Learning

TWP is the first encounter that our students have with Cluster Learning. Learn more about the three facets of Cluster Learning, and take a deeper

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TWP Learning Outcomes

TWP has six learning outcomes. Read more about each one. Understand the importance of the General Education Habits of Mind to your success both during

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Mental Health

In 2021 more than 80% of students reported that emotional or mental health difficulties hurt their academic performance one or more days in the previous

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Relevance and Value

Common sense tells us that students will engage more deeply if they see how their coursework is relevant to their lives. We know that students

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Student Belonging

Everyone wants to feel that they belong somewhere. At PSU, we have named our General Education program HoME, not just to stress the Habits of

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