GSE Faculty Support: Fall 2025 Welcome back! Here's everything you need to know to start the semester smoothly. Reserve In-Class Support for Start of Term Today 👈 One of our team members can visit you before class to ensure you are set up for success. A minimum of 3 days advanced notice is required. Request In-class Support Now - first come, first-served basis Find Your Room: Tech-at-a-Glance - quick reference for all spaces Share Your Computer, Tablet, and Phone Screens Wirelessly - download the Mersive app, no adapters needed Generative AI Tools & Guidance Free and paid tools are available. Purchase a Penn ChatGPT Edu License | Guide Activate Free Grammarly License (expires 12.31.25) Activate Free MS Copilot Chat GSE and Penn Guidance AI Syllabus Examples from Penn Faculty Guidance for GSE Faculty Guidance on the Use of AI for GSE Students Make Your Canvas Course Shine ✨ From creating your course to integrating the latest technologies, GSE-IT can help. Create Your Canvas Course Sites - using GSE's on-demand Course Request Tool (PennKey required) Not seeing your courses? You may not be listed as "instructor of record." Need to add co-instructors or TAs? Contact GSE's Student Records Office (gse-sro@gse.upenn.edu) for help. More trouble-shooting tips Review Canvas Policies See Available Canvas Tools & Integrations - to increase engagement Need Help? Schedule Instructional Design Consult - with Sr. Instructional Designer, Dr. Linda A. For the Trailblazers: New in AR and VR Catalyst's AR/VR Lab is available for teaching and learning. The Lab is conveniently located in the Stiteler Building adjacent to the Innovation Studio Classroom and Makerspace. Schedule VR Lab Office Hours (T & Th 2-4 pm | W 9:30 am - 1 pm) Explore the VR Lab Knowledge Base - learn about the lab and upcoming workshops Request ThingLink Account (PennKey required) Register for ThingLink Professional Development Sessions in October and November Free Software Just for You These are free to you as a Penn faculty member: Microsoft O365 - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive (5 devices) Zoom Pro - fully licensed accounts for faculty PennBox - secure cloud storage Qualtrics - survey and research tools By Request via a Help Request to GSE-IT Adobe Creative Suite - available for eligible faculty/staff Specialized Software - SPSS, STATA, and program-specific tools View Complete Software List How to Get Help Fast Submit Support Ticket at: tickets.gse.upenn.edu Call: (215) 898-1847 For Canvas issues: Email gse-cnvs[at]gse.upenn.edu Getting Started Resources: 7 Things Getting Started: Faculty & Staff