DUTTON INSTITUTE NEWS

Welcome to Dutton News! Here you'll find our own reporting on best practices and cutting-edge research in the field of learning design. We also link to news in the broader Penn State community and beyond. This is your comprehensive source for everything happening where the science of learning meets the art of design!

How to create an inclusive online class

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November 21st, 2023

At Penn State, we believe in a commitment to diversity and inclusion in all areas of the University. This includes our classrooms. Here are some ways to use language to create diverse and inclusive classroom environments for all students.

Dutton Digest, November 2023

November 6th, 2023

This month, the Digest is all about the importance of student feedback.

World Campus celebrates science and technology programs

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November 1st, 2023

Penn State World Campus is celebrating its 25th anniversary. In this article, they highlight its science and technology programs with a shout-out to programs including EMS's Bachelor of Science in Energy and Sustainability Policy and EMS's many programs related to geospatial science.

Dutton Institute strives to build partnerships with faculty to collaborate on notable projects

Book cover: Communities in Crisis: Student Voices on Climate Change

October 17th, 2023

Students in Earth 103: Earth in the Future created collections of short essays for their capstone projects. Each essay describes how climate change is impacting a distinct community somewhere in the world. 1400 of these essays have been published in the e-Book Communities in Crisis: Student Voices on Climate Change.

Dutton Digest, October 2023

October 6th, 2023

This issue of the Digest is focused on artificial intelligence - how to use it in the classroom, how it can intertwine with academic integrity, and how it is an equity concern.

Dutton Digest, September 2023

September 1st, 2023

This edition of the Dutton Digest focuses on belonging and inclusion and features practices that you can put to work right away.

Anthology Ally is Coming to Canvas!

August 2nd, 2023

Watch for the new Anthology Ally tool in your Fall Canvas course. This is a Canvas integration that offers students with different needs downloadable, alternative formats of your course material.

New marker in LionPath indicates courses with free or low-cost required texts

July 7th, 2023

Using free or low-cost textbooks can make your course more desirable. LionPath now has a way for students to search for courses that fit that category.

Dutton Digest, April 2023

April 10th, 2023

This issue of the Dutton Digest focuses on student engagement and includes a reminder that the free Faculty Tech Academy course is available via the Learning Resource Network.

The Dutton Institute gets a new name!

March 29th, 2023

As we march into our 23rd year, I am thrilled to unveil the Dutton Institute's newly redesigned website AND our new name!

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