SoTL (Scholarship of Teaching and Learning) may be a new concept for some, but the general premise is...

SoTL is the systematic inquiry into your teaching and then taking the results public, just like you would with any other research.

The ISU community values SoTL in a few different ways. First, it is codified in the Faculty Handbook and is considered equivalent to disciplinary research. Second, nearly half of tenure-track faculty at the University engage in SoTL work of some kind. Finally, because of its emphasis on improving teaching, it aligns with our land grant mission to provide practical education for all people in the State.

Learn more about SoTL and how it can benefit you by attending one (or all!) of our 2023-2024 programs:

• October 10, SoTL: Benefits & Beginnings
• October 31, Designing SoTL Research: Idea to Data
• November 28, IRB and SoTL: What You Need to Know
• February 13, SoTL Champions Panel
• February 27, Going Public and Next Steps

Attend all five programs and receive a Certificate of Completion in the SoTL Scholars Program. Please contact Paul Hengesteg, [email protected], with

any questions.

NEW THIS YEAR!!!

CELT Excellence in the Scholarship

of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Award

Open to all Iowa State faculty members (both term and tenure-track) or P&S employees with teaching appointments who meet the following requirements:

• Attended at least 1 CELT-sponsored workshop or program in the last two years
• Iowa State employees at the time of the CELT Celebration (April 2024)
• Nominations from colleagues, department chairs/supervisors, and self-nominations are welcome and encouraged

Successful awardees will receive a $1,500 one-time stipend and be recognized at the CELT Celebration on April 4, 2024. Submit your nomination by January 14, 2024.



In this workshop series, participants with learn about the Miller Faculty Fellowship Program, which provides recipients with opportunities to enhance their scholarly work in the university's undergraduate academic programs. The funded projects have had a tremendous impact on ISU student learning, innovative teaching, and programming, as well as enhancing recipients' careers.

Consider using the Miller Proposal Guide (DOCX) to help you through the process.

Then, follow the application directions, and submit your Miller Faculty Fellowship Program Proposal Form (DOCX) by Monday, December 11, 2023.



CELT's guide to quizzes and exams provides information on assessment types, available tools and resources, and best practices surrounding the use of remote proctoring options. Then, review the key concepts for grading in Canvas before using ISU AdminTools to submit grades.

NOTE: SCANTRON BUBBLESHEET SCORING HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. Please select an alternative (such as Gradescope or the ISU Test Center for proctored online exams) for midterm assessments.

If you have questions about the grade submission process or incur problems, email [email protected] to create a ticket in the ISU Service Desk, and one of our team members will work to assist you.

Important Information

CONTACT US HERE



• [email protected] for submitting a ticket for assistance
• [email protected] for Iowa State Online inquiries
• [email protected] for general inquiries
• [email protected] for testing center inquiries

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As always, Canvas support is available 24/7 for assistance while our offices are closed. Follow the "? Help" icon in your left navigation bar in Canvas for all the support options available.

Prefer a print version? Click below to view our Teaching Tip as a PDF.

CELT Teaching Tip for September 28, 2023

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