Our 12 'posts' of Christmas show and tell for 2024 in P&DL by Alison Fox https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/44e551t4r53mh3la Edit one of the posts (by clicking on the three dots in the top right corner of a post), add your name and a note of your contribution. If it is digital feel free to add or 'show and tell' on the day). en-us 2023-12-07 14:10:22 UTC 2023-12-19 17:35:42 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f39e.png Post 2: Anne - Top priorities for P&DL research for policy makers for 2024 alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/44e551t4r53mh3la/wish/2817503521

  • AI in PDL (e.g. Generative AI in distance learning, Opportunities in T&L / assessment design, Chatbots)

  • EDI in PDL (e.g. working beyond retirement age, equity in offline working, SEN training and delivery, Decolonisation of professional learning, Mobile Platforms for rural/middle income settings,)

  • PDL Assessment Practices (e.g. Authentic HE assessment, Assessing knowledge not memory, Monitoring of Marking)

    • ]]>     2023-12-07 14:13:47 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/44e551t4r53mh3la/wish/2817503521     Post 9 alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/44e551t4r53mh3la/wish/2817505482 2023-12-07 14:15:14 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/44e551t4r53mh3la/wish/2817505482 Post 10 alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/44e551t4r53mh3la/wish/2817505632 2023-12-07 14:15:20 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/44e551t4r53mh3la/wish/2817505632 Post 11 alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/44e551t4r53mh3la/wish/2817505763 2023-12-07 14:15:26 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/44e551t4r53mh3la/wish/2817505763 Post 12 alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/44e551t4r53mh3la/wish/2817505927 2023-12-07 14:15:34 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/44e551t4r53mh3la/wish/2817505927 POST 1: Alison - How to prioritize when everything feels important...?! https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/44e551t4r53mh3la/wish/2821000026 Why not scroll through and explore the different options and choose the ones that feel right for you? (or pass onto a friend or relative)

    ]]>     2023-12-11 13:30:19 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/44e551t4r53mh3la/wish/2821000026     POST 3: Anne Meditation https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/44e551t4r53mh3la/wish/2822278213 In this busy Christmas time - take time to mediate and reflect. Here are a few steps

    1. Sit/lie down in easy natural position - so you don't 'notice' your body.

    2. Think of a phrase, truth, dogma, event e.g. snow falling. Something naturally occurring. Don't think about it but keep it mentally before you, carefully turning over like a precious possession.

    3. Deliberately cut yourself off from / shut the door on your senses. Till the external world seems 'unreal' and 'far away'. Some people close their eyes and focus on their breathing to enable this 'shutting out' hearing, seeing, feeling senses.

    4. Still holding your phrase / idea move your attention inwards into profound silence and peace

    ]]>     2023-12-12 10:14:50 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/44e551t4r53mh3la/wish/2822278213     Post 5: Natalie - The great outdoors! https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/44e551t4r53mh3la/wish/2823686256 Tip: Insisting on a walk/run and spending time in nature, getting some vitamin D especially in the thick of winter has been key for my well-being! Highly recommend making time

    ]]>     2023-12-13 10:02:46 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/44e551t4r53mh3la/wish/2823686256     Post 6: Dot - Vulnerability https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/44e551t4r53mh3la/wish/2823707748 Many of you might have already seen this video before, though I've watched it a fair few times now and it still resounds with me (and still makes me laugh)!


    The link was provided to me by my NMH (non-medical helper) when I said I was too scared to ask for help "because I should know the answer!" Admittedly, I have since asked for (and received) help and I still don't know the answer...


    but that's just 'a me problem' as my daughter tells me :D

    ]]>     2023-12-13 10:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/44e551t4r53mh3la/wish/2823707748     Post 7 Amanda O. Christmas Mini Quiches. amandaoshea7 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/44e551t4r53mh3la/wish/2824919521 Pastry filled with eggs, ham or chorizo or salmon, spinach, tomatoes and cheese on top.

    ]]>     2023-12-14 07:48:36 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/44e551t4r53mh3la/wish/2824919521     POST 4: Kathy: A good open book https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/44e551t4r53mh3la/wish/2825165067 This is what I've been reading and writing about this week.

    ]]>     2023-12-14 12:28:07 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/44e551t4r53mh3la/wish/2825165067     Post 8 Lesley - Vulnerability and compassion towards ourselves https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/44e551t4r53mh3la/wish/2825224996 Building on Dot's post about vulnerability, we shared about 'senior moments' and imposter syndrome in our Ageing Well presentation yesterday. Something like 'How can I do a PhD/Prof Doc when I sometimes can't remember the end of my sentences?' We also shared about research ups and downs being like a sine wave, or a wave at sea. After every trough you can be pretty sure that there will be another peak of the same height, and not to worry too much about the troughs. This seemed to resonate and be reassuring with everyone. It is a strength to share our vulnerable times with each other and be forgiving of ourselves. I just found this post about vulnerability and inclusive leadership, with a nice quote which also embraces EDI and the link to Brene Brown:


    'Brené Brown calls vulnerability excruciating yet "the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change." Brown's definition aligns with some of the essential benefits reaped from effectively leveraging diversity and inclusion in the workplace. I suspect many of us are still grappling with the complexities of what the inclusive leader role requires'.


    All very best for a happy and restful Christmas period to everyone. xxx

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