Monthly Archives: December 2017

My Book of Me

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Julie Goucher

I promised yesterday I would tell you about my Book of Me, so here goes. After I came out of hospital from an extended post surgery stay I returned to writing my Morning Pages. Morning Pages are a concept from … Continue reading →

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Options to keep the Book of Me – 2018 Series

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Julie Goucher

News of the latest series has been met with real enthusiasm across the online genealogical community – thanks everyone for the support. A very quick poll in the Facebook group about 24 hours ago revealed that we have a significant … Continue reading →

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Polio Resources

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Julie Goucher

Over the course of the last few years I have accumulated quite a few useful resources about Polio and Post Polio Syndrome (PPS). The following is a list of those resources listed in no particular order. This list of resources … Continue reading →

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Development Plans & SWOT Analysis

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Julie Goucher

Many employers undertake personal development plans with their employees. You can see and download a template HERE. Personal Development Plans need to be SMART S = Specific Goal M = Measurable A = Achievable R = Realistic T = Time Bound Simply … Continue reading →

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Personal & Professional Development

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Julie Goucher

The word cloud featured here is a representative of what Continuing Professional (or Personal) Development (CPD) is. CPD is a journey. It is the acknowledgement of wanting to learn, progress, develop and to some degree share. The CPD journey is … Continue reading →

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Polio Matters

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Julie Goucher

I have written elsewhere on this site that my late Mum had Polio as a child. I had always been interested in Polio research and the development of Post Polio Syndrome and after Mum passed away in 2014 I researched … Continue reading →

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Introducing the Book of Me 2018 – Getting to Know You Series

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Julie Goucher

Having had a break during 2017 while I recuperated from surgery and a few complications the Book of Me is back for 2018! There are a few tweaks to the set up based upon feedback from online participates and those … Continue reading →

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Vlogmas – Christopher Allen

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Julie Goucher

In the weeks leading up to Christmas I enjoyed Vlogmas from one of my favourite YouTuber’s Christopher Allen. Christopher managed to vlog every day from 1st December AND work a fairly hectic and long schedule. If you are sad that … Continue reading →

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Sending Christmas Wishes

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Julie Goucher

“Remembrance, like a candle, Shines brightest at Christmastime” Charles Dickens

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Creating a Learning Portfolio

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Julie Goucher

Course Structure Introduction to learning portfolios Learning portfolio tools and options Understanding the basics of a Professional learning portfolio Creating your own learning portfolio Review and reflections of learning Documenting your learning Course Delivery The Course is delivered live via … Continue reading →

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