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.
- https://www.perplexity.ai/page/anthropic-develops-hybrid-mode-mBWGhYyMQVCmBgkGE80r1g I already prefer Claude over Perplexity and ChatGPT with reasoning, so I can’t even imagine how much better Claude is going to be when this is released. The post […]
- Handa, K., Tamkin, A., McCain, M., Huang, S., Durmus, E., Heck, S., Mueller, J., Hong, J., Ritchie, S., Belonax, T., Troy, K. K., Amodei, D., Kaplan, J., Clark, J., & […]
- By now you should be, if not comfortable then at least aware, that anyone using any of the frontier models is able to complete any reasonable higher education assessment task […]
- https://www.reuters.com/technology/openai-targets-higher-education-us-with-chatgpt-rollout-california-state-2025-02-04/ OpenAI said on Tuesday it will roll out an education-specific version of its chatbot to about 500,000 students and faculty at California State University as it looks to expand […]
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.
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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- Using your email inbox as a to do list seems convenient but creates a chaotic system where other people's priorities dictate your workflow. Learn how to separate email communication from […]
- "In the knowledge sector…decisions about organizing and executing work are largely left up to individuals to figure out on their own. Companies might standardize the software that their employees use, […]
- Moving beyond equating teaching with telling, this post explores how academics can design learning spaces that encourage active thinking. Learn practical strategies for creating environments where students engage deeply with […]
- Academic metrics like the h-index can drive unhealthy behaviours and distance us from our core purpose as scholars. While these traditional academic metrics provide comfortable validation, creating meaningful impact often […]
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 […]
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- Forget your generalized audience. In the first place, the nameless, faceless audience will scare you to death and in the second place, unlike the theater, it doesn’t exist. In writing, […]
- 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 […]
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.
- An overview of the workshop I facilitated for an audience of health professions educators, at the Tartu Health Care College in Estonia. The post Generative AI in health professions education […]
- In this short lecture for the Norwegian Physiotherapy Association, I ask "What if the healthcare system could think and act?" They key takeaway is that the health professions will need […]
- Reflecting on the near-term future of healthcare, assuming we will see the integration of AI agents and physiotherapy relatively soon. The post AI agents and physiotherapy – Scientifica conference keynote […]
- This presentation for the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association explored the implications of Generative AI (GenAI) in clinical physiotherapy practice, with a focus on its potential impact on […]
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.

- A few photos from the Lincoln ice sculpture trail around the city. The post Lincoln ice sculpture trail appeared first on Michael Rowe.
- And home this evening… The post Cycling in this morning… appeared first on Michael Rowe.
- I'm in Estonia to facilitate a workshop on AI in health professions education. The post My first visit to Estonia appeared first on Michael Rowe.
- Just a few photos from earlier today when I took a walk down to the beach in Goa. The post I’m in Goa for the Scientifica conference appeared first on […]