Learning Circles
Learning Circles are small, collaborative groups who meet to read and discuss teaching topics of shared interest.
Participants engage with a selected book or set of readings and contribute their unique perspectives drawn from diverse disciplines and teaching experiences.
Learning Circle participants will:
- Discuss ideas from the readings.
- Build camaraderie through collaboration.
- Plan ways to apply concepts in their classrooms.
Learning Circles are open to all faculty, staff, and graduate students engaged in USU’s teaching excellence community.
Summer 2026 Learning Circles
Prompt Like a Pro AI for Educators
by Scott C. Walker
Facilitated by Ali Mondt
This Learning Circle is for Faculty Members
Thursdays 9:30am - 10:30am
May 21 | May 28 | Jun 4 | Jun 11
Hitting Pause
By Gail Taylor Rice
Facilitated by Logan Haviland
Wednesdays 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Jun 3 | Jun 10 | Jun 17 | Jun 24
The Joyful Online Teacher: Finding Our Fizz in Asynchronous Classes
By Flower Darby
Facilitated by Julie Gast
Mondays 10:30am - 11:30am
Jun 15 | Jun 22 | Jun 28 | Jul 6
Universal Design for Learning: Principles, Framework, and Practice 3rd ed. Edition
by Anne Meyer and David H Rose
Edited by David Gordon
Facilitated by Lindsey Soffe
Tuesdays 10:30am - 11:30am
Jun 16 | Jun 23 | Jun 30
Teach Like a Champ: The Psychology-Based Guide to Effective and Efficient Teaching
by Regan A. R. Gurung and Elizabeth Yost Hammer
Facilitated by Chris Babits
Fridays 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Jul 10 | Jul 17 | Jul 31 | Aug 7
Teaching to Transgress: Education as the Practice of Freedom
By bell hooks
Facilitated by Lucía Sánchez-Gilbert
Wednesdays 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Jul 15 | Jul 22 | Jul | 29 | Aug 5
Earn an ETE Learning Circle Contribute badge by leading your own group. Facilitators work with ETE staff to plan, organize, and guide meaningful discussions around teaching topics.
We reach out to potential facilitators mid-semester to begin planning the schedule for the following semester.
Ready to get started? Click the button below to complete the Facilitator Form and begin planning your Learning Circle.