Having guest speakers in our courses is a high-impact educational practice that enhances student learning. It expands student perspectives, exposes them to multiple viewpoints, provides them with insight into real-world experiences, encourages active listening and engagement, and helps them bridge theory and practice. Bringing in someone with experience in an industry or professional field can bring your course materials to life. Hosting a speaker from another discipline can develop students' abilities to engage with applied knowledge and interdisciplinary thinking, making your course material all the more relevant to their broader academic career.

Being a guest speaker is incredibly rewarding! It allows you to share knowledge that might not come up in the courses you normally teach, or to put a new spin on some old work, making it accessible for people outside your field. It also connects you with students who might not otherwise cross your path. It can help you keep your own teaching fresh and provide you with a new perspective on your own work's impact.