Training and Professional Development

  • 20-Minute Mentor: Preparing SoTL Article PASSWORD

    How Do I Prepare a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Article for Publication?

    Every Monday, Magna Publications provides UConn faculty members with access to a 20-minute video from its “Monday Morning Mentor” presentation series.  This series offers video-based programs designed to answer a specific question related to teaching and learning, delivering actionable insights in highly focused 20-minute presentations designed to fit busy schedules. 

    This week’s program, “How Do I Prepare a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Article for Publication?” can be accessed at http://www.mondaymorningmentors.com; use the following password: article22

    This program covers tips to help you publish a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) article.  It describes how to design a new SoTL project, prepare a SoTL manuscript, and avoid the pitfalls that lead to rejection of SoTL articles. It will guide you from topic selection to contacting editors regarding publishing possibilities. After participating in this session, you’ll be able to

    • Describe how to design and implement a new SoTL project
    • Demonstrate how to prepare a SoTL manuscript
    • Analyze and avoid the pitfalls that lead to rejection of SoTL manuscripts

    The video will be available from Monday, April 4, through Sunday, April 10, 2016.

    For more information, contact: the Institute for Teaching and Learning at itl@uconn.edu.