(Re)Orienting the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

The SoTL Guide (Re)Orienting the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning offers a practical, human-centered approach to conducting inquiry into teaching and learning. Written collaboratively by Nancy L. Chick, Peter Felten, and Katarina Mårtensson, the book emphasizes starting from context, centering people and relationships, and rethinking traditional steps such as question framing, ethics, literature review, and dissemination. It encourages small, consequential questions and values representing complexity over simplified generalizations. The guide includes examples, resources, and reflective prompts aimed at helping educators begin or deepen SoTL work in varied institutional settings. Its collaborative authorship models the relational approach the book advocates.

Ruth Burrows' 'The Illustrator's Guide to Procreate' offers a hands-on, project-based approach to mastering illustration workflows in Procreate on the iPad. The book walks readers through tools, brushes, layering, and composition via concrete projects that culminate in tangible outputs like prints or merchandise. Burrows' practical guidance is aimed at illustrators who want to translate traditional skills into digital formats while learning efficient techniques. Clear examples and stepwise projects make it suitable for beginners and intermediate users seeking to expand their digital portfolio. The book underscores creative application, encouraging readers to complete shareable projects that build confidence.

Lisa Bardot's 'Drawing Digital' provides step-by-step instruction for artists transitioning to digital drawing and painting on the iPad, focusing on the Procreate app. The book covers foundational techniques, tools, and workflows while offering practical projects to build skill and confidence. Bardot emphasizes accessible explanations and visual examples to help learners of varied levels create polished digital artwork. The guide is designed to complement video tutorials and memberships, making it useful for self-directed practice and giftable projects. Overall, it aims to demystify digital art and enable readers to produce shareable, print-ready work.

Making, Keeping, and Losing Friends: How Campuses Shape College Students’ Networks examines how college structure influences friendship formation. Based on interviews across three campuses, it reveals how institutional factors impact students' abilities to connect. The book explores how living arrangements, campus activities, and common areas affect friendship. It uncovers the reasons behind the loneliness epidemic among young adults. McCabe's research emphasizes the importance of networks, institutions, and identities in addressing this issue. This provides insights into fostering meaningful friendships in college environments.