Small Changes Learning Community

Teaching can be an isolating experience. This reading group, intended for those who have been teaching at Illinois State for more than four years, provides an opportunity for instructors to engage in discussions to encourage peer support, networking, and mentorship. Experience new confidence in yourself and your ability to teach! 

During the Spring semester, we are going have 6 articles which fit into our group idea about small changes you can implement that will have an impact on student learning. Each meeting will have a different theme. The first three will be AI usage by students, high impact practices especially for 1st gen students, and Faculty Burnout.  The topics for the last 3 will be determined by what the group wants to read and discuss.  We meet 6 times in the semester over lunch and support each other in our teaching across disciplines.  

Reach out to Sarah Boesdorfer, sbboesd@ilstu.edu, for information about joining the group.