Course Development

Learn more about course development, Penn State and IST teaching resources, course assistants, and an in-depth FAQ.

Preparing Your Course

Discover strategies to help you plan and prepare to teach your first in-person or online course in the College of IST.

Find syllabus requirements, recommendations, and sample language.

Consider course design elements when creating a new course or revising an existing course.

Implement best practices for a variety of assessment techniques and learn more about preventing academic dishonesty.

Gather feedback from students early and often to uncover valuable data for making course adjustments.

Understand financial support options for faculty members looking to engage in course development or revision.