eLDIG is a team of instructional design and educational technology professionals ready to assist Smeal faculty and staff with their pedagogical and technological course development and delivery needs. Whether you are teaching online or in-person (or something in between), our philosophy is the same:
It starts with YOU. 


The goal of the Smeal Academy is to equip everyone with best practices and strategies for teaching, learning, and technology. We do so through email correspondence, live training and informational sessions, and through virtual and face-to-face consultations.

Upcoming Smeal Academy Session:

Smeal AI@Work: PowerPoint and Copilot – Power Prompts​
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
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January 22, 2026 in Smeal Academy Newsletter

Smeal Academy Newsletter: January 2026

Teaching and learning resources brought to you by: Smeal's eLearning Design & Innovation Group (eLDIG) Spring '26 Checklist As a new semester begins, we wanted to highlight a few key…
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February 10, 2026 in GenAI, Smeal Academy Sessions

AI Decision Fatigue? Crowd-Sourcing What Works at Smeal

When every week brings a new AI tool, deciding what to use (or ignore) can feel overwhelming. In this interactive session, eLDIG team members will demonstrate and discuss AI tools…
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November 18, 2025 in Video Tech Tips

Peer Assessment Tool (PAT)

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