Don't miss ACRL's upcoming
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Off-RoadShow pilot webcast series!
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) is a movement in higher education to study the teaching and learning that occurs on college campuses in order to improve student learning. Librarians are uniquely situated to impact the learning of students in a variety of ways including: at the reference desk, in one-shot sessions, in one-on-one consultations, through collaboration with faculty, in workshops, and through co-curricular activities. Each of these learning settings is an area worthy of study. By engaging in SoTL, librarians can discover how their teaching impacts student learning.
This webcast series is designed for any librarian who interacts with students and faculty, or who manages librarians who interact with students and faculty.
Webcast 1: SoTL Overview
Monday, July 19, 2021, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Central
The purpose of this session is to introduce attendees to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. The presenters will share a historical overview of SoTL and discuss the movement's current state. Attendees will learn about different types of SoTL projects and the scope of each. This session provides a foundation for the rest of the webcast series.
Webcast 2: SoTL Up Close: Inquiry Methods
Monday, July 26, 2021, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Central
The purpose of this session is for attendees to explore various types of SoTL studies. SoTL studies vary in the types of questions that are asked and the methods that are used to answer the questions. Often, SoTL scholars draw from their own disciplinary backgrounds when designing studies. Studies can also be designed using educational research methods or drawing from methods used in other fields. The presenters will share common SoTL Frameworks that are used and explore how those questions are answered with different research methods. This module is followed by the module on SoTL research.
Webcast 3: SoTL at a Distance: Online Teaching
Monday, August 2, 2021, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Central
Online environments provide many unique and interesting opportunities to explore student learning. From examining the impact of digital research consultations to researching different approaches for active learning in online information literacy sessions, librarians have many chances to engage with SoTL in online and hybrid learning environments. Building upon the prior two webcasts in the series, this session discusses strategies for crafting and implementing SoTL projects, no matter where the teaching and learning is taking place. The presenters will discuss challenges and considerations, and attendees will identify specific strategies they can use in their own SoTL work.
Get more information and register on ACRL's website!
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Chase Ollis
Professional Development and Outreach Specialist
American Library Association
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