SoTL Summit

The SoTL Summit is an annual virtual conference designed to unite faculty members from various experience levels in the pursuit of advancing their Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) research. This summit serves as a platform for discussing timely and relevant issues within SoTL scholarship, catering to the needs of researchers at all stages of their academic careers. Through interactive sessions, workshops, and keynote speeches, the SOTL Summit aims to foster collaboration, share innovative practices, and enhance the quality and impact of SoTL research across disciplines.  


October 25, 2023 sessions include (Select Session Titles to Register):


From Teaching to Scholar: SoTL 101

               Presented by: Dr. Jean Mandernach

SoTL Amplified: Unleashing the Power of Generative AI in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Research

               Presented by: Rick Holbeck

Confessions of a SoTL Researcher: Myths, Truths, Insights and Innuendos

                Presented by: Dr. Thomas D. Dyer

What is CIRT and What can it do for me?

              Presented by: Morgan McNaughton

One on One SoTL Conversations 

              With Dr. Jean Mandernach available to schedule in the afternoon

Site Authorization Basics

               Presented by Tara Chavez






 

 



2025 SoTL Summit

From Ideas to Impact — Scholarly Teaching with AI

Share early ideas, showcase projects in progress, or present completed SoTL studies. This year emphasizes reflective, evidence-minded teaching and growing a pipeline of SoTL scholars.

AI



The Connection Dilemma
Presence Framework (CoI)
Exploring the Questions
Study Design
Key Findings
Implications for Teaching
Next Steps
Track 1 • Ideas in Development

Low-stakes idea sharing

Submit an infographic or poster that maps your classroom AI strategy, and add a 2-minute “Here’s what I’m thinking” video.

  • Reflect on your goals and expected impact
  • Get peer feedback and inspiration
  • Invitation in spring to develop a formal SoTL study
Track 2 • Projects in Progress

Iterate with the community

Share early findings via infographic/poster or video, or join the SoTL AI Research Cooperative for guidance, peer review, and potential co-authorship.

  • Refine methods and measures
  • Move from isolated work to shared knowledge
  • Build momentum toward publication
Track 3 • Completed SoTL Projects

Translate results into practice

Present concise takeaways—methods, results, and implications—and join a post-session discussion to mentor emerging scholars.

  • Actionable insights for instructors
  • Evidence that informs policy and design
  • Seed next-stage collaborations

Key Dates

More Details & Examples cirt.gcu.edu/sotl/videos/summit
Submission Deadline November 1, 2025
Summit Launch November 10, 2025

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