Category Archives: Personal development

Action research for higher education practitioners: Booklet

Posted on February 26, 2015 by

I have formed a short guide to action research particularly to support colleagues in higher education who may be undertaking action research for the first time. This is absolutely not intended to be a substitute for literature but it is … Continue reading →

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Senior Fellowship: Reflections on the process

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

Today I received confirmation that my Senior Fellowship application to the HEA had been accepted. I thought it helpful if I shared a few insights in to the application process with others who might be considering individual entry route. There … Continue reading →

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Five quick ways to write reflectively

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

Imagine an audience for your musings. It’s hard to write without an audience. Write like you are talking to someone that you trust and connect with, and to extend your thoughts imagine their probing questions when you hit natural pauses. … Continue reading →

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The Jing feedback experiment

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

Since the last post on Jing (screen capture) I have tried it out more intensively by making 45 videos for formative feedback on personal development. I received draft submissions from students, opened them on the screen, started the video capture … Continue reading →

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Learning transitions and playing with concept map

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

In an attempt to unscramble my own thoughts and make them remain in my head longer than the time it takes to type and send I have embarked upon a concept mapping exercise. So taking a reply I made earlier … Continue reading →

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