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.
- Masse, B. (2024, November 8). OpenAI’s data scraping wins big as Raw Story’s copyright lawsuit dismissed by NY court. VentureBeat. The judge noted that “the likelihood that ChatGPT would output […]
- For all it's powerful mundane utility, AI can still sometimes be very frustrating. The post AI can still be very frustrating appeared first on Michael Rowe.
- HeyGen AI avatars and translation features. The post Translation with HeyGen appeared first on Michael Rowe.
- This webinar aimed to demonstrate how physiotherapists can effectively integrate AI into physiotherapy practice, with a focus on enhancing productivity and clinical workflows. I discussed practical strategies for using generative […]
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 this episode of the In Beta podcast, we explore an innovative approach to curriculum design in physiotherapy education, where Ben shares his vision for a new fourth-year module called […]
- In this episode, we explore Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs), an innovative approach to student and staff mobility in physiotherapy education. These short-term, intensive courses combine physical mobility with virtual learning, […]
- In this conversation Leanne Wiles and Dean Walker discuss how they used generative AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT to simulate patient interactions for students in physiotherapy education, enhancing their […]
- In this episode, Dr. Danelle Hess discusses the challenges physiotherapy students face during clinical placements in South Africa, such as managing caseloads with minimal supervision and dealing with complex cases […]
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.
- This webinar aimed to demonstrate how physiotherapists can effectively integrate AI into physiotherapy practice, with a focus on enhancing productivity and clinical workflows. I discussed practical strategies for using generative […]
- An overview of the presentation I gave during a workshop on Generative AI in HPE, at SUPSI in Switzerland. The post Generative AI in health professions education – SUPSI appeared […]
- Generative AI is transforming healthcare and education, offering unparalleled access to expertise across multiple knowledge domains. In this FAIMER Connect Learning series presentation, I explore its potential and challenges, from […]
- Here are the slides from my session on generative AI in research for participants in the African Doctoral Academy programme. It was an updated version of a similar talk I […]
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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- In this episode, we explore the crucial topic of employability in higher education, particularly in health and social care programmes. Charley shares her insights on why employability matters and how […]
- In this conversation, I'm talking to three technicians in a School of Health and Social care, to get a better sense of their essential contributions to programme delivery and faculty […]
- This episode explores a new Diagnostic Radiography programme launching this September. We discuss the transition from clinical practice to academia and the challenges and benefits of working in higher education. […]
- In this episode, we discuss the development of a simulation framework within a higher education institution. Guests share their insights on the importance of establishing a common understanding and vocabulary […]
Photography
Thanks for scrolling to the end. Here are some photos I’ve posted on this site.
- Halloween storm trooper pumpkin. The post Trick or treat appeared first on Michael Rowe.
- The post Cycled home this evening appeared first on Michael Rowe.
- The post Cycled in to work yesterday appeared first on Michael Rowe.
- I had a couple of hours to walk around the old city centre in Warsaw, during the 2024 ENPHE conference. The post A few pictures from Warsaw appeared first on […]