Instructional Technology tools are used in an educational setting to enhance teaching and learning. Penn State supports an array of instructional technologies. Well-designed, innovative technology solutions support the achievement of course goals and learning objectives.

The Instructional Technology Badge is one of five first-level badges in the PSU Berks Innovation in Teaching Excellence Program, a faculty development program offered by the Center for Learning & Teaching at Penn State Berks.

To earn this badge, attend at least 3 Instructional Technology sessions from the Innovation in Teaching Excellence Program. A variety of eligible offerings are announced annually by the Center for Learning & Teaching.

Examples of qualifying sessions: Sites@PennState for ePortfolios or Blogging, Intro to the Kaltura Video Management Platform, Engaging Students with i>clickers, Getting Started with TurnItIn Plagiarism Checks

This badge can be earned over the course of multiple academic years. The Center for Learning & Teaching will help track your progress toward this badge. The final step is to write a reflection about Instructional Technology and submit it to the badging platform. You’ll receive instructions when you’ve reached this milestone.

If you earn the Instructional Technology badge in addition to one, two, or three other first-level program badges, you will automatically be awarded the Bronze, Silver, or Gold Star Award respectively–top-level digital badges in the PSU Berks Innovation in Teaching Excellence Program. You will also receive a printed certificate.