Author Archives: Carolin
How I learn
I have done some tests over the past week and they have confirmed that I learn kinesthetically, and also visually. I think my preferred learning style out of these depends on what I am learning. For example, I find it … Continue reading
Backdating evidence for your #chartership portfolio
Depending on which stage in your career you are at you might want to consider backdating evidence when working on your chartership portfolio. I get the impression that a lot of people do their chartership early on in their career … Continue reading
Re-blogged: I don’t need to learn languages! Everyone speaks English!
Or do they? Many of you know that I have moved on to a new job but the lovely team at Europe Direct Leeds have invited me to write a guest post. [...] Read the whole post on Europe Direct … Continue reading
My news
I am now a chartered librarian. Worth it?
23 mobile things
For all the lovers of learning 23 Things-style: there’s a new one out! It’s called 23mobilethings, is written by people “interested in exploring ways that libraries and library staff can use mobile technologies to deliver library services, to engage with … Continue reading
Spring clean – ish
When I’m not in the office and I need to work or study I do this at the dining table in my living room. I also eat at the dining table*, which means that I keep moving my work things. Last week, to ensure that … Continue reading
Digital Storytelling at #rscinspire13
A colleague and I have submitted a proposal for JISC RSC YH’s Summer Conference (#rscinspire13). You can submit proposals until the end of the month, on the topic of “innovative use of technology to change the way we teach and … Continue reading
Chartership
It’s only been a few weeks since I submitted my chartership portfolio and there is no way of knowing whether it was good enough to be accepted. I am already bored with waiting, so here are some further thoughts on … Continue reading
Influencing skills
This week I attended a training session on influencing skills. Here are the main points: Know your target: who are you trying to influence and what motivates them Know the system: know the company, the company culture, who reports to … Continue reading
Design your own app
If you want to design and app and also help increase adult numeracy levels, this initiative is for you!! Have a look at http://maths4us.org/app-challenge/ and get a team together.
