Faculty Introduction to the TLA Program at University Park

The goal of the TLA program is to help you with challenges you have when planning to use education technologies, including ANGEL. TLAs can help you with basic computing skills needed to use ANGEL, Powerpoint, using an electronic grade book, file management, e-mail, creating web pages, and any skills that help you use your computer efficiently.

TLAs complement the rich help resources available on-line (see http://tlt.its.psu.edu/suggestions/all.html and http://tlt.its.psu.edu/suggestions/research/index.shtml), the answers you can get by completing the ANGEL Help form (see http://cmshelp.psu.edu), and by calling the free general Help Desk number (888-778-4010), or by sending a note describing your problem to helpdesk@psu.edu.

Please note that TLAs will not perform duties normally done by departmental tech. support personnel (software installations, hardware troubleshooting, network problems, etc.). TLAs will not serve in the role of Teaching Assistants or staff assistants.

At University Park, a TLA will meet with you a semester (or more) in one-on-one consultations (5 to 10 meetings). You and the TLA will decide how to allocate that time accordingly. This means you should prepare for each session, having your questions written down and setting goals for your next meeting.

At other locations, contact your educational technology representative. He or she may be able to meet with and assist you.

How to Request a Consultation (Available for University Park faculty)

Please complete this consultation form.