Reminder! Applications for the 2026 STLHE Student Bursary close May 18th. Full-time college and university students are encouraged to apply for financial support to attend #STLHESAPES2026 in Hamilton. Apply on the STLHE website: stlhe.ca/conferences/...

Explore Teaching & Learning Inquiry (TLI), the open-access journal of ISSOTL, featuring original research, commentary, essays, reviews, and emerging scholarship in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. New content is published monthly. Read all issues: journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/TL...

Teaching is an equity issue. Join the STLHE Equity Committee & The Maple League of Universities for “Better Together” Indeed: A conversation on teaching & learning in difficult times" with Dr. Ann Braithwaite & Dr. Natasha Kenny on May 25th from 12–1 pm ET. Register online: bit.ly/Teach-Learn-...

Career Advice Reminder | Put Your Teaching Evaluations in a Jar You can just ignore them, or you can take some positive steps to ensure that they will push you forward in your teaching, writes Constanza Bartholomae. https://bit.ly/3QRpvXr #EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky

Early-bird registration for #STLHESAPES2026 closes May 15th. Secure your spot at a reduced rate and join colleagues from across the country in Hamilton, June 16–19. Register now: stlhe.ca/conferences/... #sotl #teachingandlearning #nationalconference #earlybird #register #registration #highered

Check your inbox, ISSOTL members! The voting link for the #ISSOTL Board of Directors election has been sent. Don’t miss your chance to have your say. Cast your vote by May 8th. Your voice matters in shaping ISSOTL’s future!

Registration is open for #STLHESAPES2026 in Hamilton! Join us June 16–19 to connect, learn, and share with a vibrant community of educators. Don’t miss early-bird rates! Register today: stlhe.ca/conferences/...

Applications for ISSOTL's ICWGs have been extended to April 15th! Don’t miss your chance to collaborate internationally and contribute to #SoTL scholarship. Apply now: issotl.com/2026/03/20/i...

Have you registered for #STLHESAPES2026 yet?! Registration is open, and spots are filling up for this can’t-miss gathering in Hamilton, ON (June 16–19)! Lock in early bird rates before May 15th! Register today: stlhe.ca/conferences/...

The call for proposals for #ISSOTL26 closes on March 30. Don’t miss your chance to share your work with the global #SoTL community. This is your opportunity to contribute to conversations on teaching and learning and connect with colleagues from around the world: issotl.com/issotl26/cal...

Reminder: The nomination deadline for the Christopher Knapper Lifetime Achievement Award is fast approaching! Celebrate a career of impact in teaching and learning in Canadian higher education. Submit your nomination by March 31, 2026. Learn more & apply: stlhe.ca/awards/chris...

Final call! Nominations for the 2026 ISSOTL Election close soon. Don’t miss your chance to help shape the future of #SoTL. Submit a nomination today! Deadline: March 27th. Learn more on the ISSOTL website: issotl.com/2026/01/27/2...

Student Success | How One College Helps Students Navigate Civil Discourse Kalamazoo College’s senior seminar teaches students to approach disagreement around political views without shutting down dialogue. https://bit.ly/4bC0y9b #EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd

Join a global community of scholars through ISSOTL26’s International Collaborative Writing Groups (ICWGs). Collaborate across institutions, co-author SoTL research, and take part in a pre-conference workshop in Saskatoon this October. Learn more & get involved: issotl.com/2026/03/20/i...

Registration is now open for #STLHESAPES2026! Explore the full conference program and secure your spot today. Join colleagues from across Canada and beyond to share ideas and advance teaching and learning in higher education. Register on the STLHE website: stlhe.ca/conferences/...

Happy International Women’s Day! ISSOTL celebrates the women whose research, leadership, and collaboration continue to shape #SoTL. Thank you for advancing teaching, learning, and equity around the world. #IWD2026

Nominations for the ISSOTL Board of Directors are open! ISSOTL is seeking thoughtful, committed leaders to help shape the future of the global #SoTL community. Consider nominating yourself or a colleague. Learn more: issotl.com/2026/01/27/2...

Calling all #SoTL scholars! Join SoTL Canada for "In Conversation… SoTL Posters" on March 10, 2026, 3 PM ET to hear from recent SoTL Canada Poster Prize winners about creating engaging and impactful SoTL posters. RSVP by March 6! Learn more: stlhe.ca/events/sotl-...

Practical steps can support racial-minority students, call out bias and make campuses safer: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/not-just-good-intentions-how-university-staff-can-support-genuine-racial-justice #Academia #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky

Nominations are now open for the D2L Innovation Award in Teaching & Learning! This national award recognizes educators and teams who are advancing student learning through innovative, evidence-informed approaches. Submit a nomination by March 23, 2026. Learn more: stlhe.ca/awards/d2l-i...

How do we grow lasting #SoTL cultures? Explore a Practice-Use-Growth framework that helps embed SoTL into everyday academic life, from evaluative mindsets to community connections. Read the blog on the ISSOTL website: issotl.com/2026/02/16/b...

Career Advice | How to Prepare for a Teaching-Track Academic Interview You can’t control a lot of things about the application process—but you can control how well you prepare for the interview. https://bit.ly/3OshHKE #EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky

Calling all educators & #SoTL scholars! Submit your proposals for ISSOTL26 in Saskatoon, Canada, from October 28-31, 2026. Proposals due March 30, 2026. Share your research & practice! Learn more on the ISSOTL website: issotl.com/issotl26/cal...

Calling all #SoTL scholars! The call for proposals for #ISSOTL26 is now open! Join us in Saskatoon, Canada, to share your #SoTL research, practices, and innovations. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation! Learn more and submit on the ISSOTL website: issotl.com/issotl26/cal...

Reminder! Nominations for the 2026 ISSOTL election are still open. Help shape the future of the international #SoTL community by nominating yourself or a colleague today. Don’t miss your chance to contribute your voice and leadership. Learn more on the #ISSOTL website: issotl.com/2026/01/27/2...

Calling future facilitators! ISSOTL is seeking Group Facilitators for the 2026 International Collaborative Writing Groups (ICWGs) Academic Track. Lead an international team in co-authoring a publishable #SoTL manuscript ahead of #ISSOTL26. Applications due Feb 16, 2026. issotl.com/2026/01/19/2...

Call for applications! ISSOTL is seeking an Associate Editor for Teaching & Learning Inquiry (TLI) Journal. If you’re passionate about advancing #SoTL, mentoring authors, and shaping a leading peer-reviewed journal, consider applying! Learn more & apply: issotl.com/2026/02/10/c...

Based on member feedback and our shared values, the STLHE Board is stepping into a more visible, advocacy-focused role in 2026 by offering a stronger voice on emergent issues shaping teaching and learning. To start the conversation: what issues matter most to your work in higher ed right now?

Reminder! Join us on February 4th for the webinar “Disability needs to be decolonized: How Indigenous knowledges can inform inclusive pedagogical practice” with Dr. Rheanna Robinson. Don’t miss this important conversation: stlhe.ca/events/equit...

Don’t miss what’s happening across the global #SoTL community! Join the ISSOTL Google Discussion Group to share updates, resources, and opportunities from the international SoTL network. Let’s learn together. Learn more: issotl.com/2024/07/30/i...

The 2026 #ISSOTL election is officially open! Nominations are now being accepted for the ISSOTL Board, an opportunity to help shape the future of #SoTL and support our global community. Learn more and submit a nomination on the ISSOTL website: issotl.com/2026/01/27/2...

How do we begin to think about student engagement? The latest #ISSOTL blog draws on decades of #SoTL research on key themes of belonging, agency, feedback, and engaging pedagogies, as a starting point for this Grand Challenge. Learn more on the ISSOTL website: issotl.com/2026/01/26/w...

Teaching Tips: A good class discussion — much like a good lecture — is the result of careful planning. Students must do their part by coming to class ready to participate, but there are things you can do to increase the likelihood that they will. https://chroni.cl/3LUzB7K

Ready to help shape international #SoTL? The ISSOTL Publications Committee is seeking ICWG Group Facilitators for 2026! Bring your big ideas, build global connections, and guide a writing team at #ISSOTL26 in Saskatoon. Apply by February 16, 2026. Find details here: issotl.com/2026/01/19/2...

Hear about how authenticity and connection supports students in the classroom in our interview with Marissa Edwards, a senior lecturer, researcher and mental health advocate: https://ow.ly/kLRs50XXmEP #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky

Mature learners bring experience, clear goals and a focus on practice. Russ Woodward and Ian Rodwell share practical tips for creating effective learning environments for professional cohorts: https://ow.ly/QNgN50XVF8K #HigherEd #AcademicSky

When Jim Lang first started teaching, he had precisely one goal for the first day of the semester: Get through it. Take Jim's advice: Don't be like him. https://chroni.cl/44WrLRA

Volume 13 (2025) of Teaching & Learning Inquiry (TLI) Journal has officially wrapped! Explore the final articles covering capstone research, interdisciplinary learning, feminist pedagogy, assessment design, and more, now available on the TLI website: journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/TL...

The ISSOTL office will be closed for the holiday season from December 23rd to January 4th. We’ll reopen on January 5th. Warm wishes to our global community for a peaceful and restorative holiday break!

In Advice | As a craft skill, helping students speak up matters more than it used to because many faculty members have responded to the rise of AI by doubling down on the humanity of the humanities. https://chroni.cl/4q33T6K

From selling his car to cross continents, to finding welcome at a border, grief in a conference hallway, and healing at the edge of New Zealand, Mian Salahuddin’s #ISSOTL25 journey reminds us that #SoTL is profoundly human. Read Mian's blog on the ISSOTL website: issotl.com/2025/12/10/i...

If educators want their students to hone the skills of respectful debate across cultural boundaries, these eight tips – including planning and agreeing definitions – offer a place to start: https://ow.ly/zw6X50XCJny #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky

Thank you to all who attended the ISSOTL Annual Business Meeting and shared valuable feedback! 🙌 The 2024–2025 ISSOTL Annual Report is available online. Read all annual reports on the ISSOTL website: issotl.com/annual-repor... #ISSOTL #SoTL #ABM #AnnualReport #TeachingandLearning

Thinking about publishing your #SoTL work? Check out ISSOTL's Teaching & Learning Inquiry! TLI publishes monthly, showcasing diverse, high-quality research, including empirical studies, essays, reviews, and innovative formats. Explore and learn more today! journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/TL...

Career Advice | Thankful for Others In your career search and in life, don’t underestimate the value of cultivating a human community. https://bit.ly/4rnH0fS #EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd

📢 Exciting news! Volume 16, Issue 1 of the Canadian Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (CJSoTL) is now published. Explore new research, insights, and innovations in teaching and learning across Canada. Read the latest issue today! stlhe.ca/publications...

New blog alert! Feeling overwhelmed designing a #SoTL study? The CLEAR model offers a practical, step-by-step framework to turn classroom curiosity into rigorous, meaningful inquiry. From question types to evidence-informed action, CLEAR makes SoTL doable and impactful. issotl.com/2025/11/20/h...

Upcoming Equity Committee event: "A Coalitional Model of the Classroom: Pedagogical Approaches for Contentious Times." Join us on Dec 2 for a free session on how coalitional approaches can make classroom spaces for constructive engagement with power, conflict & difference. stlhe.ca/events/equit...

ISSOTL is heading to Saskatoon, Canada, for #ISSOTL26! Join us in the heart of the Prairies for another inspiring gathering of #SoTL scholars, educators, and leaders from around the world. Stay tuned for the announcement of dates, details, and the call for proposals. We can’t wait to see you there!

Thank you to everyone who helped make #ISSOTL25 such a success, from presenters and participants to organizers and volunteers. Your energy and insights made this week unforgettable. Wishing everyone safe travels home. We look forward to seeing you in Saskatoon for #ISSOTL26!