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Not just good intentions: how university staff can support genuine racial justice Practical steps can support racial-minority students, call out bias and make campuses safer at a time when racism in Australian universities is more real than ever, writes Aaron Teo

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...

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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

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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...

How to Hold a Better Class Discussion Good discussions involve taking risks, by the students and the professor. This comprehensive guide is filled with tips to help improve yours.

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...

Campus talks: how to turn vulnerability into a teaching superpower Authenticity and connection are key to supporting students in the classroom. This means it is important for educators to develop the skills to show up as their whole selves but also understand how to protect their boundaries

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

Teaching the professionals: effective strategies for mature learners Adult students re-enter education with professional knowledge, time constraints and often a need to see direct benefits from their learning. These tips aim to help university teachers give these cohorts an effective experience

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

How to Teach a Good First Day of Class The first day of class is crucial both for your students and for you. This guide will help you make opening day as effective as possible.

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!

Advice | How to Get the Quiet Ones to Speak Up Three simple steps to help stymied students participate in class discussions.

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...

How to foster debate in multicultural classrooms 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

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...

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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...

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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

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📢 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...