A parable of privilege
I wanted to write about privilege without writing about privilege. And this is part of my exploring a topic process in which I involve AI. Continue reading A parable of privilege
Tag: Writing
Why is writing so difficult?
Overcoming writer’s block and fighting inner demons Why is writing so difficult? We sometimes make the mistake to think about the next journal article in terms of mechanics: a careful construction of academic papers, a simple following of disciplinary expectations and editorial demands. Which is not helpful, because if we diminish writing to such a … Continue reading Why is writing so difficult?
Annual review time
I am taking a brain break from semester prep and editorial work to prepare for my annual review tomorrow. And while I am looking at awards and invited contributions (keynote, workshops etc) there is no space to share real life stuff! I am leaving most of the health issues out as I have been whinging … Continue reading Annual review time
Let’s talk analogue journaling
and slowing things down In spring one of my wonderful colleagues Mary McQuade lent me her copy of The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron and while I worked my way through the twelve week self-coaching, I began writing Morning Pages. Morning pages are a fairly straight forward writing technique: First thing in the morning, usually … Continue reading Let’s talk analogue journaling
Sunday thoughts: of showing-up and being present
Sometimes topics keep snagging my awareness until I pause and engage with them. One such topics over the last months was: presence. Continue reading Sunday thoughts: of showing-up and being present
Treacle
if the day is like wading through treacle … free writing exercise … typos included (probably) Continue reading Treacle
I made a game
I made a game and need some people who are willing to test it!
Could you please help me identify inconsistencies, by all means improvements to language (grammar, typos), and things that would be nice to have. Continue reading I made a game
Symbiotic Autoethnograpy
A very (very!) brief introduction to Symbiotic Autoethnography, with further reading and a webinar embedded. Continue reading Symbiotic Autoethnograpy
Looking for the story: how we teach our students to read academic texts
When we teach our students how to read academic (scientific) papers, we send them on a quest to identify the story amidst the academic writing conventions. I briefly show the 5 elements of story we also find in academic papers. Continue reading Looking for the story: how we teach our students to read academic texts
Reading Strategy
It feels very empowering: the biggest writing project, after my PhD.
I can now deliberately implement learning from the writing process, and cull all the things that didn’t work. So here is my reading strategy: Continue reading Reading Strategy
New Note Making System Part 01: Keep track of reading
A journaling system for managing significant amounts of reading. Continue reading New Note Making System Part 01: Keep track of reading
I have news …
Shout out to Eneida who gave me the courage to pursue this project, and Linnea for being a critical friend during the drafting stages. Continue reading I have news …
My Top Three SoTL Highlights to Start the New Year
I have chosen my favourite three SoTL activities from last year. These are interesting resources which might be useful for anyone involved in #SoTL Continue reading My Top Three SoTL Highlights to Start the New Year
#AcWriMo Daily Micro-Writing Prompts
#AcWriMo daily micro-writing prompts Continue reading #AcWriMo Daily Micro-Writing Prompts
The Power of Confidence
Write as if the “yes” is a given Continue reading The Power of Confidence
Nathalie Tasler, PhD, SFHEA, MPhil, PGDip CCM, PGCert LTHE 