One essential aspect of the SoTL project is the dissemination of findings and insights to a broader audience. This process of ‘going public’ is pivotal in contributing to the collective knowledge of effective teaching and learning practices. While publication in SoTL journals may be the goal, you can begin by sharing your work at local, national, or international conferences, whether your research is complete or still in-progress.
For those who may feel apprehensive about publishing their SoTL work in scholarly journals, there are alternative avenues for sharing teaching experiences and reflections. These include non-academic journals, which often adopt a more accessible and informal approach.
Here are Illinois State University’s tips for publishing SoTL journals.
We recommend getting started finding appropriate SoTL Journals using the two most comprehensive resources. Both are more or less exhaustive, however, some users may find they prefer one navigation interface over the other:
- The University of Iowa’s Library maintains a “SoTL: Teaching Journal Directory’” which can be navigated via tags: https://guides.lib.uiowa.edu/c.php?g=1005209&p=8294787
- Kennesaw State University’s Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning offers “Teaching Journals Directory which uses topic and discipline filters: https://facultydevelopment.kennesaw.edu/scholarly-teaching/journals/index.php
SoTL Conferences
The most popular SoTL Conference is an annual International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL) conference.
Kennesaw State University also holds ‘Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Summit’
Non-Academic Journals
Faculty Focus: https://www.facultyfocus.com/about/
Teaching Professor: https://www.facultyfocus.com/about/