Faculty Tutorials
THEA 1S: We Are…Producing
Course Number: THEA 1S
Instructor: Ronda Craig and Elizabeth Bonjean
Number of Students: 56
Service Area: Media Commons
Technology: One Button Studio
Signing in to ThingLink
Fastest OptionThingLink has created a quick sign in link to allow Penn State users to sign in with their Microsoft credentials automatically. Simply click the button below!From ThingLink.comThingLink uses Microsoft's single sign on, the same as Office 366, Canvas,...
Future Readiness Academy
Creative Learning Initiatives traveled to New Kensington in mid-May for the third installment of the Future Readiness Academy for Faculty.
ME 360: Piloting Instructor-Made VR
Course Number: ME 360
Instructor: Daniel Cortes
Number of Students: 80
Service Area: IMEX Lab
Technology: Simulation, VR Headset
Spring 2024 Semester Report
Spring 2024 saw 8,759 students, faculty, and staff use the Media Commons, Maker Commons, and Immersive Experiences Lab initiatives across the Commonwealth. Much of this use was focused in 277 classes in nearly every discipline offered at Penn State. To facilitate these interactions outside of University Park, traveling consultants provided 29 in-person sessions and 31 remote sessions for instruction, consultations and support.
ART 260H: AI-Assisted Podcasting
Course Number: ARTH 260
Instructor: Stephanie Swindle Thomas
Number of Students: 17
Service Area: Media Commons
Technology: Artificial Intelligence, One Button Studio
HDFS 445: Virtual Tours for Seniors
Course Number: HDFS 445/PSYCH 416
Instructor: Kelly Munly
Number of Students: 15
Service Area: IMEX Lab
Technology: 360º Video, YouTube VR, VR Headset
MKTG 330: Live-streaming 360º Markets
Course Number: MKTG 330
Instructor: Ken Henrie
Number of Students: 13
Service Area: IMEX Lab
Technology: 360º Video, YouTube Streaming, VR Headset
MAKEiT AI (2024)
The fourth ever MAKEiT event was held on March 22 at the Business Building on University Park's campus. This event was planned for over nine months and featured support from across Creative Learning Initiatives. More than 86 faculty, students and staff from 16...
ENGL 050: Creating Physical Artifacts from Writing
Course Number: ENGL 050
Instructor: Joe Bueter
Number of Students: 24
Service Area: Maker Commons, Media Commons
Technology: Adobe Express, Button Maker, Cricut Maker, Dye Sublimation, Sticker Printing