S5 E42: Finding Inspiration at George Mason's Teaching Conference

In this special episode of *Keystone Concepts in Teaching*, host Breana Bayraktar speaks with attendees and presenters from George Mason University’s 18th Annual Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference about what makes ITL such a meaningful space for faculty learning, connection, and inspiration. Guests Cindy Parker of Costello College of Business, Colleen Reynolds of English, Lorena Jordan of Libraries at Schar School of Policy and Government, and Sanja Avramovic of the College of Public Health share practical teaching ideas they took away from this year’s conference. From design thinking and career-readiness framing, to digital escape rooms, student wellbeing, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, our guests reflect on strategies they learned from George Mason faculty presenters across various disciplines. The conversation also highlights ITL as a welcoming, low-stakes opportunity to explore new approaches to teaching, connect with colleagues and campus resources, and share one’s own work with a broader audience. Whether you are a longtime participant or new to the conference, this episode offers a compelling look at how ITL helps George Mason faculty learn from one another and strengthen teaching across the university.  Learn more about ITL: https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/programs/home-itl-conference/  Check out our website!