I was reminded yesterday that I created this whole-of-course program that sits within the OHP subjects, but draws on all learning, to allow students to tell the story of their learning across the whole course. At the centre of the program is reflective practice. I have just signed off my first BOH 2 Sonia forms Read More…

It has been such a long time between blog posts for me and I feel really down about it. But there is a good reason and I am being gentle about letting myself down – thinking that I will get back on track soon. I started at the Melbourne Dental School in January 2018 and Read More…

Our start back to normality was short lived, but it was not unexpected. These Stage 4 measures, while challenging and difficult were necessary if we were to get back to any kind of normal living in the foreseeable future. So I am really quite relieved that the State Government made the decision to do this. Read More…

I have a list of blog post topics waiting for the right time… this doesn’t seem like it. I asked Mr. Mac what he thought I should blog about and he said… ask them ‘Do they like Karmichael Hunt’s man bun? See how many get it – it might start a conversation…‘ So that’s it, Read More…

I had an exciting day yesterday – I bought a second screen for my laptop and it worked straight out of the box. I have now set up my space just about right – with only 2 days to go lol… So I am all set up to continue online learning in Semester 2. And Read More…

It has also been a long time between posts for me…I have been working really hard, I have a little boy who doesn’t sleep well and my back and neck have been very sore. Yesterday morning I woke up up at 430am with a troubled 3 yr old and I was thinking about how difficult Read More…

Its so interesting for me to read these blogs. It’s a part of my job that I love the most and find most valuable. I’m sure you all don’t agree with me – but I feel strongly that having all of this to look back on at the end of each year and at the Read More…

My husband is really handy and he has come up with this option for securing your models. I just used a plastic chopping board but you could use your desk or a table… the strips remove without leaving a mark. You can buy double sided Velcro tapes at supermarkets and officeworks. Does anyone else have Read More…

I wonder if you like me have spent the weekend reading the news waiting for uni to be cancelled. Just in case I took my boys with me to uni and packed 4 bags full of everything I thought I would need to teach online. I’ve been reading Twitter, getting ideas and trying hard not Read More…

I thought it was time to remind people why we are creating this learning community and how it can benefit you moving forward – either into third year or towards graduation. Reflective practice is an important component of personal and professional growth. It is so important in dentistry and in undergraduate education. As is often Read More…