Elon to host Celebrating the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Showcase

Each spring, Elon University hosts the Celebrate SoTL Showcase, an annual event dedicated to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). This year’s showcase is scheduled for Monday, April 28, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Belk Pavilion 208.

The event features a poster session and a catered reception, providing an opportunity for faculty to share their SoTL projects and reflect on their research journeys. It is co-sponsored by the Center for Engaged Learning (CEL), the Center for Research on Global Engagement (CRGE), the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning (CATL) and the Center for Writing Excellence (CWE).
Faculty members who have participated in programming from these centers will present their research on innovative teaching practices. This year’s presenters include:

From the Center for Engaged Learning (CEL):

• Aaron Trocki, associate professor of mathematics, presenting his 2023-2025 CEL Scholar work.
• Olivia Choplin, associate professor of French, presenting her multi-institutional team’s project from the 2023-2025 research seminar on Mentoring Meaningful Learning Experiences.

From the Center for Writing Excellence (CWE) and the Writing Across the University (WAU) program:

• Travis Maynard, assistant professor of English/professional writing & rhetoric, presenting on his WAU-supported work.
• Cheng Chen, assistant professor of communication design, and Qian Xu, professor of Strategic Communications, presenting on their WAU-supported work.

From the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning (CATL):

• Elizabeth von Briesen, assistant professor of computer science.
• Courtney Liu, assistant professor of music theatre.

From the Center for Research on Global Engagement (CRGE):

• Sandy Marshall, associate professor of geography and CRGE Intercultural Learning Scholar, presenting his work on Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL).
• Bill Burress, director of assessment and accreditation; Heidi Hollingsworth, associate professor of education and director of Master of Education; Mark Enfield, associate professor of education and chair of the Department of Education and Wellness; and Jeffrey Carpenter, William S. Long Professor and professor of Education, presenting their research on the benefits of international field experiences for pre-service teachers.