Teaching With Technology Certificate Hub

Read the About the TWT page for more information about the certificate.

Timeline

You can begin work during any semester, but you must have your portfolio approved prior to graduation. Specific deadlines for completion of a portfolio each fall and spring semester is two weeks before final written theses are due. See the Graduate School Calendar for the most current dates.

Note: If you have already been using technology in your teaching, you can begin compiling your portfolio immediately. Otherwise, it is suggested you learn different technologies before you begin your portfolio

How to Sign Up

1. To signup, locate your department's TWT representative and contact that person to state your interest in the program. If your department has no representative, e-mail twtc@psu.edu.
   Note: We recommend that you NOT begin a portfolio unless you have been in contact with your coordinator.
   
2. Non-graduate instructors should also enroll with HR.
3. Determine which types of training you might need. News updates of opportunities are provided on the TWT Home Page.
4. After your training, develop and post your portfolio online. Deadlines are posted on the TWT Home Page.
   Note: You can contact twtc@psu.edu for critiques and guideline questions.
5. Contact your departmental TWT representative for a final review for the certificate.

TWT Training Pages

Below are some links to various training resources for different skills.

• Suggested Process - technology goals
• Phase 1: Get Started with Technologies
• Phase 2: Add Easy-to-Use Technology Tools
• Phase 3: Learn about the Web and Multimedia

See also

• How to do a screen capture

TWT Portfolio Pages

Here are details on how to plan and complete your portfolio.

• Suggested Process - portfolio development
• Phase 1: Learn about Web-based Portfolios
• Phase 2: Plan Your Portfolio
• Phase 3: Put It Together

See also

• Recheck the Assessment Rubric
• Submit portfolio to your academic department contact person

The Teaching With Technology certificate program is sponsored by Teaching and Learning with Technology and participating academic departments with the support of The Graduate School.