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ISSOTL @issotl.bsky.social · 1d

There’s still time to join us in beautiful Christchurch, New Zealand, for #ISSOTL25! Don’t miss the chance to connect with #SoTL scholars and educators from around the world, share ideas, and be inspired.

Register today to secure your spot: issotl.com/issotl25/con...

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ISSOTL @issotl.bsky.social · 2d

ISSOTL invites applications for Co-Leaders of the 2026 International Collaborative Writing Groups (ICWG–Academic Track)! Help lead global #SoTL collaborations that inspire, connect, and publish new scholarship in Teaching and Learning Inquiry. Apply by November 1, 2025: issotl.com/2025/10/06/2...

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ISSOTL @issotl.bsky.social · 7d

Fresh #SoTL insights in Teaching & Learning Inquiry (TLI) Journal are available! From AI in the classroom to co-creation, peer feedback, and public writing, explore the newest research shaping teaching & learning worldwide. Read more: journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/TL...

Teaching and Learning Inquiry

Journal of the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL)

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ISSOTL @issotl.bsky.social · 7d

To grow the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, we must think beyond articles and conferences. Visual abstracts, digital mapping, podcasts, and audio summaries open new pathways for sharing #SoTL widely, accessibly, and impactfully. Explore more: issotl.com/2025/10/01/v...

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ISSOTL @issotl.bsky.social · 13d

The early bird deadline for #ISSOTL25 is almost here! Just a few more days to secure your spot in Christchurch and save on registration. Join us as we explore, share, and celebrate #SoTL together. Register online: issotl.com/issotl25/con...

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ISSOTL @issotl.bsky.social · 15d

We’re counting down to #ISSOTL25 happening 3–6 November.
✏️6 pre-conference workshops
✏️9 panels, 30 workshops, 84 roundtables, 90 posters, 120 papers
✏️3 inspiring keynotes
✏️NEW virtual option!

Early Bird registration closes October 1 – don’t miss out! All the details: issotl.com/issotl25

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ISSOTL @issotl.bsky.social · 20d

Explore, share, and transform learning! Early bird registration for #ISSOTL25 ends September 23! Join fellow #SoTL scholars in shaping the future of education. Register online: issotl.com/issotl25/con...

#ISSOTL #TeachingandLearning #HigherEd #HigherEducation #EarlyBird #Conference2025

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ISSOTL @issotl.bsky.social · 22d

The #ISSOTL25 Virtual Conference program is live! $150 ticket = asynchronous access to the selected conference sessions. Learn anytime, anywhere. Program posted on the conference webpage: issotl.com/issotl25/con...

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Times Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 28d

Scholars have been awarded £3.4 million to assess the value of publicly available artificial intelligence tools for PhD research in the UK

#AcademicSky #highered

£3.4 million project to assess use of AI in doctoral research

Aston and Leeds plan to create resources and training tools for students, supervisors and examiners

www.timeshighereducation.com

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ISSOTL @issotl.bsky.social · 29d

Too much AI risks passive learners. Too little leaves students unprepared. Where’s the 'just right' balance? Neuroscientist Danielle N. Gray-Singh explores higher ed’s AI dilemma in the latest #ISSOTL blog. Read here: issotl.com/2025/09/09/f...

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ISSOTL @issotl.bsky.social · Sep 8

Join us in Christchurch, NZ, for #ISSOTL25, the global gathering for #SoTL. Early bird registration closes September 23. Secure your spot today and be part of the conversation shaping teaching and learning worldwide. Register online: issotl.com/issotl25/con...

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ISSOTL @issotl.bsky.social · Sep 3

Equity isn’t an add-on to the Grand Challenges for #SoTL, it’s embedded in every one. This new blog unpacks how equity shapes each challenge and why it must remain a shared responsibility across contexts. Read more: issotl.com/2025/09/03/w...

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Chronicle of Higher Education @chronicle.com · Sep 2

Pandemic teaching led more professors to question the role of grades in their teaching. But did any of that stick?

Will More Professors Rethink Grading?

A champion of the ungrading movement reflects on the past five years, and wonders what the future might hold.

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ISSOTL @issotl.bsky.social · Aug 27

From large lectures to cross-disciplinary classrooms, from phone use to peer support, new Teaching & Learning Inquiry Journal (TLI) articles unpack the many contexts of #SoTL. Discover the latest insights: journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/TL...

Teaching and Learning Inquiry

Journal of the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL)

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ISSOTL @issotl.bsky.social · Aug 19

How can compassion and gentle academia shape the future of SoTL? The latest blog by Presi and Lefmann explores Grand Challenge 5, highlighting ways empathy, care, and reflection can strengthen the practice, use, and growth of #SoTL. Read & share your thoughts: issotl.com/2025/08/19/t...

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ISSOTL @issotl.bsky.social · Aug 19

The journey to Christchurch starts now. Register for #ISSOTL25 before the early bird deadline and be part of the global conversation transforming teaching and learning. Register on the ISSOTL website: issotl.com/issotl25/con...

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ISSOTL @issotl.bsky.social · Aug 14

Celebrate excellence in our community! Nominations are now open for the 2025 Distinguished Service Award, honouring those whose dedication makes a lasting impact. Learn more and submit your nomination: issotl.com/2025/08/14/i...

#issotl #teachingandlearning #sotl #award #distinguishedservice

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Chronicle of Higher Education @chronicle.com · Aug 14

Essay | Some students use ChatGPT to 'add texture' to emotional experiences: feeding it memories and asking for richer sensory details. chroni.cl/4mH5Wf6

Students Are Using ChatGPT to Write Their Personal Essays Now

AI can replicate the shape of a narrative, but not the struggle that makes it meaningful.

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ISSOTL @issotl.bsky.social · Aug 12

A world of voices. One ISSOTL. Our members span the globe, bringing diverse perspectives that make our community stronger. Consider becoming a member: issotl.com

#ISSOTL #SoTL #teachingandlearning #highered #highereducation #postsecondaryeducation #educators #students #researchers

ISSOTL @issotl.bsky.social · Aug 12

Secure your place at #ISSOTL25 in vibrant Christchurch, New Zealand! Early bird rates won’t last! Join fellow #SoTL scholars for inspiring sessions, rich discussions, and global connections. Register today and be part of the experience! issotl.com/issotl25/con...

ISSOTL @issotl.bsky.social · Aug 7

The latest Teaching & Learning Inquiry Journal articles are out. Learn more about:

- Resilience and justice in a time of crisis
- Online testing: How much time do students need?
- Modality shifts & student well-being
- Creative tasks in med ed amid war

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Teaching and Learning Inquiry

Journal of the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL)

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Times Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · Aug 7

What if #enrolment started with connection instead of quotas?
Agnam Memeti makes the case for reimagining the student journey with empathy, flexibility and trust at its core: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/it-st... #AcademicSky #HigherEd

It starts with connection: rethinking the enrolment journey

The old enrolment model no longer fits today’s diverse student population. To truly support modern learners, universities must prioritise flexibility, empathy and trust over scripts and yield targets,...

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ISSOTL @issotl.bsky.social · Aug 5

Looking for fresh, peer-reviewed insights year-round? Teaching & Learning Inquiry (TLI) Journal is ISSOTL’s official journal, publishing monthly on all things SoTL, from original research to podcasts, posters & more. Dive in and stay inspired: journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/TLI/

Teaching and Learning Inquiry

Journal of the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL)

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ISSOTL @issotl.bsky.social · Jul 30

Meet the 2025 Emerging Scholars Fund recipients, an outstanding group of scholars shaping the future of #SoTL! Join us at #ISSOTL25 in Christchurch to connect with them in person. Don’t forget to register: issotl.com/issotl25/eme...

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ISSOTL @issotl.bsky.social · Jul 30

Ready to explore bold ideas in teaching and learning? Join scholars from around the world at #ISSOTL25 in Christchurch, NZ! Register now to be part of this vibrant, global community advancing #SoTL: issotl.com/issotl25/con...

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