Crossing the (SoTL) bridge and diving in: A reflection on the ISSOTL17 conference

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  • Nicola Simmons Brock University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20343/teachlearninqu.6.2.12

Keywords:

ISSOTL conference, bridges, networks, colleagues

Abstract

This short tribute to the value of ISSoTL conferences explores metatphors of crossing bridges and gaining the confidence through ISSoTL's support to 'dive in.' It reminds us of the value of colleagial networks in encouraging us to swim.

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Author Biography

Nicola Simmons, Brock University

Nicola Simmons is a faculty member in Educational Studies at Brock University in Ontario, Canada.

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Roxå, T. & Mårtensson, K. (2009) Significant conversations and significant networks—Exploring the backstage of the teaching arena. Studies in Higher Education, 34(5), 547-559. https://doi.org/10.1080/03075070802597200

Simmons, N., Abrahamson, E., Deshler, J. M., Kensington-Miller, B., Manarin, K., Morón-García, S., Oliver, C., & Renc-Roe, J. (2013). Conflicts and configurations in a liminal space: SoTL scholars’ identity development.Teaching & Learning Inquiry, 1(2), 9-21. https://doi.org/10.20343/teachlearninqu.1.2.9

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Published

2018-09-25

How to Cite

Simmons, Nicola. 2018. “Crossing the (SoTL) Bridge and Diving In: A Reflection on the ISSOTL17 Conference”. Teaching and Learning Inquiry 6 (2):165-66. https://doi.org/10.20343/teachlearninqu.6.2.12.

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 2 (2018): Teaching & Learning Inquiry

Section

Teaching & Learning Inquiry Reviews

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Copyright (c) 2018 Nicola Simmons

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