What does it take to rethink teaching for a new generation of learners? And how can curiosity, reflection, and shared inquiry reshape the future of higher education?
In this episode of Uncharted State, Dr. Shannon Harmon—faculty member turned instructional innovator—joins Susan Seal and Maddie Ludt to examine how the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) is transforming the way universities approach teaching. From questioning long-standing norms to embracing discomfort, Dr. Harmon shares why examining our own practices is essential for improving student learning and building a more adaptive academic culture.
In This Episode:
• What the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning actually is and why it matters
• How faculty curiosity and reflective practice drive meaningful change
• Why today’s learners require new approaches, new structures, and new mindsets
• The role of feedback, experimentation, and “failing forward” in instructional growth
• How AI literacy, micro-credentials, and competency-based learning are reshaping the future
• Why the classroom must become a community of learners
Teaching isn’t static. It’s a living, evolving practice. This episode explores how embracing inquiry, innovation, and the needs of today’s learners can reshape classrooms, curriculum, and the future of higher education itself.
