Your Turn: What’s Your SoTL Origin Story?
Take a few moments to reflect on the experiences participants shared. Their stories demonstrate the myriad ways in which scholars “find” SoTL and ISSOTL. Consider your own SoTL journey, including the experiences, people, or educational moments that led you to SoTL. You may also wish to reflect, if applicable, on your path to engaging with ISSOTL.
Record your thoughts in the Your Turn box provided below. Click the blue arrow to the Export Page to save your thoughts in a document.
Key Takeaways
There is no single entry point. SoTL invites scholars from all disciplines, positions, and personal motivations.
Mentorship and curiosity are powerful navigators. Many SoTL journeys begin with a conversation, an invitation, or a moment of personal reflection.
Naming matters. Recognizing the work as SoTL gave contributors a sense of legitimacy, clarity, and belonging.
ISSOTL thrives when it reflects diverse pathways. A welcoming community acknowledges that people arrive in different ways—and builds from that richness.
