Office of Academic Innovation Your home for teaching at PSU Starting Sept 22nd: Virtual drop-in support for the next two weeks Need help fast? Virtual Drop-In Support Get real-time help with Canvas, course setup, and teaching tech—no appointment needed. Register or join on Zoom We’ve Moved (Temporarily!) The Office of Academic Innovation is currently located at:Vanport Building1810 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 560🛎️ Please ring the bell for reception.Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.We look forward to welcoming you in our temporary space! Visit OAI Virtual & In-Person Teaching Support Get virtual and in person teaching support! Our faculty support desk is open 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday- Friday. You are welcome to visit the faculty support desk in Smith Memorial Student Union or submit a support request online. Contact Support Teaching Resources Get started with a teaching syllabus, in-depth pedagogy articles, and step-by-step Canvas guides on OAI+, your hub for teaching resources at PSU. Just visit oaiplus.pdx.edu to get started! Explore Resources Teaching News in Your Inbox As a PSU instructor you will receive regular emails from your support staff with helpful technology tips, teaching pedagogy reflections, and invitations to join upcoming workshops and events. Get the latest Professional Growth Go deeper with your teaching practice and build your portfolio with professional development certificates, conferences, faculty cohorts, writing retreats, and book groups. Communities & Programs Active Teaching Community Connect with colleagues and community partners at upcoming remote workshops and events, find mentors in your field, and build communities of practice. Workshops & Events Upcoming events October 10th 2025 Faculty Book Club: Teaching STEM to First-Generation College Students This faculty book group centers a concise, research-informed guide that offers... Add to my Calendar iCalendar Google Calendar Outlook Outlook Online Yahoo! Calendar October 10th 2025 Faculty Book Club: "The Promises & Perils of AI in Education" This faculty book club will create space for conversation with colleagues... Add to my Calendar iCalendar Google Calendar Outlook Outlook Online Yahoo! Calendar October 14th 2025 What is community-engaged learning & why should you care? How does PSU “Let Knowledge Serve the City”? By integrating community-engaged... Add to my Calendar iCalendar Google Calendar Outlook Outlook Online Yahoo! Calendar October 16th 2025 Responsible AI Workflows for Teaching This hands-on practical workshop will introduce you to the myriad ways that... Add to my Calendar iCalendar Google Calendar Outlook Outlook Online Yahoo! Calendar Teaching News at PSU October 8th 2025 Connecting Classroom Learning to Career Readiness As educators, we know that the skills students develop in our courses—critical... June 6th 2025 How PSU's School of Business is Bringing AI to the Core Curriculum — With a Microcredential This fall, a new microcredential will debut in core business courses at Portland... January 28th 2025 Faculty Career Readiness Community Launching This Spring – Apply Now! PSU Career Services, in partnership with the Office of Academic Innovation... See all news
October 10th 2025 Faculty Book Club: Teaching STEM to First-Generation College Students This faculty book group centers a concise, research-informed guide that offers... Add to my Calendar iCalendar Google Calendar Outlook Outlook Online Yahoo! Calendar
October 10th 2025 Faculty Book Club: "The Promises & Perils of AI in Education" This faculty book club will create space for conversation with colleagues... Add to my Calendar iCalendar Google Calendar Outlook Outlook Online Yahoo! Calendar
October 14th 2025 What is community-engaged learning & why should you care? How does PSU “Let Knowledge Serve the City”? By integrating community-engaged... Add to my Calendar iCalendar Google Calendar Outlook Outlook Online Yahoo! Calendar
October 16th 2025 Responsible AI Workflows for Teaching This hands-on practical workshop will introduce you to the myriad ways that... Add to my Calendar iCalendar Google Calendar Outlook Outlook Online Yahoo! Calendar