CAL Book Club

CAL Book Club

The CAL Book Club is an inclusive space where faculty, leadership, and staff can engage in meaningful discussions about teaching, learning, and professional growth. We meet once a month to explore books that inspire new ideas, enhance instructional practices, and foster critical conversations.

Anyone is welcome to suggest a book, or a CAL team member may select a book to guide our discussions. The book club provides an opportunity to exchange ideas, gain new perspectives, and apply insights to our disciplines here at UDC. 

To suggest a book or join the club, please email Catherine.Patterson@udc.edu.

Current & Past Reads

Spring 2025 - In Progress

Brave New Words by Salman Khan

In Brave New Words, Salman Khan, the visionary behind Khan Academy, explores how artificial intelligence and GPT technology will transform learning, and offers a road map for teachers, parents, and students to navigate this exciting (and sometimes intimidating) new world.

Fall 2024

Design for How People Learn by Julie Dirksen

In Design For How People Learn, Second Edition, you'll discover how to use the key principles behind learning, memory, and attention to create materials that enable your audience to both gain and retain the knowledge and skills you're sharing.