The advent of AI tools that are freely available has led to the proliferation of articles, webinars, and commentary on its capabilities and dangers. In the near future ChatGPT will be built into the Microsoft Office suite that many Universities subscribe to as part of institutional licences. Such tools have clear implications for education andContinue reading “What does AI mean for me and my teaching practice?”
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All aboard the fear carousel? How will AI change education
Academic social media and the press are ablaze with daily updates related to the capabilities of AI technology and how it will fundamentally change the University experience. There are predictions of the end of the essay as a mode of assessment and calls for a wholesale return to in-person invigilated exams. I’ve been trying toContinue reading “All aboard the fear carousel? How will AI change education”
Scholarship support
My recent article with David Walker explored perceptions of support for those on teaching-focused career pathways. A survey instrument helped elicit a cross-section of experiences from different institutions and disciplinary areas across UK Higher Education. We find that challenges remain to advancement, including institutional consistency in applying its own criteria, and understanding of scholarship byContinue reading “Scholarship support”
Social media and your scholarly identity
This week I participated in the weekly #LTHEchat on Twitter that focused on academic use of social media and the extent to which it can form supporting evidence in promotion applications. Like everything the answer is it depends. Including the number of your followers doesn’t illustrate your impact or how you engage with them. However,Continue reading “Social media and your scholarly identity”
Your teaching philosophy?
Promotion applications typically ask you to outline your teaching philosophy as part of your teaching portfolio. While this sounds daunting it is asking about your approach to teaching and what drives you as an educator. By clearly outlining your teaching philosophy, you can then link your teaching methods to it making your case coherent. YouContinue reading “Your teaching philosophy?”
Preparing for promotion – assembling the ingredients of your application
Having coached many colleagues on education-focused tracks through the preparation process for promotion I’ve distilled the ingredients of a successful application below.
Susan Smith 