Office of Academic Innovation

Your Teaching Support

As a PSU instructor you have full-service teaching resources and a team that will work with you one-on-one to create an impactful class for your students. Whether you're teaching face-to-face or online, you can work one-on-one with support staff to meet your goals and sustain a creative and meaningful learning experience for the students in your classroom.

Hours: 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday

OAI in-person support services are closed during university holidays and closures. In the meantime, please visit OAI+ to review our self-service support materials or submit a request for virtual support and we look forward to connecting with you either remotely or during operational hours.

Note: Due to reduced staffing levels, our response times may be delayed. We recommend emailing teaching-support@pdx.edu for the fastest response and we will get back to you as soon as we are able. Thank you for understanding.

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Teaching tools

Learn how to use PSU's suite of teaching tools! Our Digital Learning Management System includes tools like:

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Teaching Consultations

Consultations are available virtually and and in person on topics including:

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Custom Course Design

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Multimedia Labs

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Department Support

OAI Department Liaisons
OAI liaisons work directly with Chairs to connect their department with customized teaching and learning support and opportunities.

Teaching and Learning Workshops
Bring new teaching tutorials and workshops to your next department meeting!

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Innovation Initiatives

Increase access and flexibility for your students by participating in teaching innovation initiatives.

  • Active & Adaptive Program
  • Leveraging digital learning technologies
  • Open Educational Resources
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Professional Development

  • Concrete skill development for teaching, research, and publishing
  • Signature conferences and monthly online workshops
  • Academic cohorts, communities of practice, and initiatives
  • Faculty in Residence
Programs & Opportunities

Connect with a thriving teaching community

PSU faculty drive the university's commitment to innovation and sustainability in classroom practice.

Looking to get plugged in? You can get to know your teaching community and connect with colleagues through our ongoing community events. You'll find communities of practice, writing and book groups, and the opportunity for mentorships and collaborations. Keep an eye out as well for opportunities to present your work at our yearly conferences and idea labs.

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Flexible Teaching Strategies

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