Michael Rowe

Trying to get better at getting better

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My name is Michael Rowe.

I’m an academic and researcher working on technology-enhanced learning and teaching, artificial intelligence, and higher and professional education. I’m the Director of Digital Innovation and Simulation in the School of Health and Social Care at the University of Lincoln.

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Artificial intelligence

Generative AI represents a fundamental shift in how we interact with technology and will profoundly affect society. I’m trying to better understand its implications for higher and professional education.

Launching soon: AI in Healthcare podcast

A podcast series that explores the impact of artificial intelligence on the healthcare industry.

Through in-depth conversations, we’ll discuss the various ways AI is influencing health professional practices, patient care, and healthcare delivery. We examine the potential benefits, challenges, and implications of AI-driven innovations in healthcare. Our goal is to provide listeners with informative and engaging discussions that shed light on this rapidly evolving field. Join us as we navigate the complex landscape of AI in healthcare and explore what the future may hold.

Head space

Calm productivity advice for academics who feel like they don’t have the time or cognitive energy to engage in meaningful, high-value scholarship.

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  • "Treat perfection like a process, not an achievable state. Perfectionism is crippling to productivity. I've known academics that can't even start projects because of perfectionism." – Matt Might The post […]
  • https://edition.cnn.com/2024/10/25/business/iceland-shorter-working-week-economy/index.html Iceland’s economy is outperforming most European peers after the nationwide introduction of a shorter working week with no loss in pay… Another data point to support the idea that […]
  • "I want to rescue knowledge work from its increasingly untenable freneticism and rebuild it into something more sustainable and humane, enabling you to create things you’re proud of without requiring […]
  • Accountability partnerships offer a powerful solution for academics struggling with solo career progress. Unlike traditional mentoring, these peer-based relationships create regular checkpoints for reviewing goals and maintaining momentum. Learn five […]

In Beta podcasts

A virtual community of physiotherapy educators who experiment with different approaches to teaching and learning. In these semi-regular conversations we talk about a wide range of topics relevant to professional education.

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In Beta newsletters

Every month we share three items related to a topic in higher education.

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  • A structured, systematic approach to note-taking is essential for health professions educators as it provides a foundation for deep learning and critical thinking in both teaching and practice. By developing […]
  • The rapid advancement of AI technologies, particularly generative AI, has driven important conversations about academic integrity and the potential for cheating in higher and professional education. However, rather than viewing […]
  • Explore how research communities in physiotherapy education can change knowledge creation and sharing. This post explores emerging perspectives on academic publishing, including viewing journals as "club goods" and adopting innovative […]
  • This post examines how active recall enhances learning and retention. Discover how retrieval practice can enhance your teaching approach in physiotherapy education. The post The One about Retrieval appeared first […]

Thinking in public

This YouTube channel is where I share some of my working processes aimed at being a more productive academic, while staying sane.

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Presentations

A collection of presentations I’ve given for conferences, professional organisations, and institutional development.

Learning to learn

A short course series on Physiopedia Plus, empowering students by developing new habits and skills. The programme presents a wide range of strategies to support students learning.

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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Faculty Development

A series of conversations among academics and professional staff at a UK-based higher education institution, who are trying to figure out better ways to get better.

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