Challenging how we learn, lead, and care.
Academics are of course extremely smart, capable people. But I'm experiencing more and more pressure for them to get up to speed with the digital aspects of their role, which is moving unbelievably quickly. The nature of this post is not to patronise, on the contrary, it's to acknowledge that we often get the basics… Continue reading 5 Essential Digital Skills for Academics
‘Student as Producer’ is proudly showcased at a strategic level at the University of Lincoln, reimagining the student not only as a learner, but as an active co-creator of knowledge (Neary & Winn, 2009). The model places emphasis on aligning research and teaching — ideally moving toward scholarly, purposeful outputs created through meaningful collaboration. Admittedly,… Continue reading Student as Producer – In Simulation!
I never set out to write a framework. What I set out to do—what still drives me—is to create spaces where people can practice being human in the safety of simulated experience. At its core, simulation-based education is less about technology and more about empathy, reflection, and trust. The Simulation Framework we’ve built at the… Continue reading Building a Simulation Culture in Health Education
The challenge of teaching patient-centred communication in physiotherapy is not new. Traditional simulation methods—peer role-play or actor-based scenarios—have their merits but also clear limitations. Role-play often lacks authenticity, and actor-led simulations, while valuable, are difficult to scale. What’s become increasingly clear is the need for accessible, flexible approaches that still maintain the depth of real-world… Continue reading Applying Simulation Pedagogy to AI-Enabled Learning in Physiotherapy Education
Dean Walker 