Dear Members
ALT news digest #34
In this issue:
1. ALT-C 2003: last chance to submit proposals!
2. ALT news
3. ALT events
4. Other events
5. Other news
6. Vacancies
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1. ALT-C 2003: last chance to submit proposals!
www.shef.ac.uk/alt/
Deadline: FRIDAY 21 MARCH 2003
The JISC Techdis service is sponsoring the 'Inclusive approaches
through technologies' strand of the conference. Delegates who are
submitting papers, workshops or posters in this strand will be
invited to contribute to a publication highlighting good and
innovative practice in this field.
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2. ALT news
2.1 ALT/SURF/LTSN Australia study published
All ALT members will receive a free copy of "Keeping up with our
neighbours: ICT developments in Australian higher education" with the
ALT-N mailing in April (ISBN no. 1 90419 130 8).
This publication, written by the sixteen participants in the
Australia study trip in 2002 and edited by Petra Boezerooy (CHEPS,
University of Twente), brings together visit reports on all the
institutions visited and perspectives on the use e-learning,
strategic implementation of e-learning and partnerships.
Production costs were kindly sponsored by LTSN Generic Centre - a web
version is available at:
http://www.ltsn.ac.uk/genericcentre/index.asp?id=17731
We hope you enjoy the book and find it useful. Extra copies may be
purchased from LTSN GC (contact [log in to unmask]).
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2.2 ALT Membership survey 2003
FINAL CALL
Deadline: FRIDAY 21 March 2003
Individual members should complete the survey and
enter our prize draw of a £100 book token at
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=3141175625
Institutional and corporate members should complete the survey at
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=45400175629
If you are both an individual member and the ALT contact for your
organisation, please complete both surveys!
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3. ALT events
3.1 Making Connections: Connecting People, Connecting Technology
A one-day conference from ALT and SURF
Amsterdam, 10 April 2003
BOOKING DEADLINE: 1 APRIL 2003
www.brookes.ac.uk/research/odl/alt-nl03/NL03_home2.html
* Places are going fast - book now! *
Speakers include:
- Gerad Baars (Erasmus University)
- Paul Bacsich (UKEU)
- Kurt de Belder (Uni of Amsterdam)
- Grainne Conole (University of Southampton)
- Linda Creanor (Glasgow Caledonian)
- Josette Donnison (SURF)
- Anneke Eurelings (Transnational University Limburg)
- Pierre Gorissen (Fontys University)
- Chris Gutteridge (Open Archives Initiative)
- Ruith Jenkinson (Bolton Institute of HE)
- Ian Kearns (IPPR)
- Annemarie de Knecht (CITO Group)
- Jeroen van de Lagemaat (Uni of Twente)
- Maaike van Leijen (University of Amsterdam)
- Bill Olivier (CETIS, Bolton Institute of HE)
- George Roberts (Oxford Brookes)
- Pieter Sloep (Dutch OU)
- Ton Verschuren (SURFnet)
The proceedings will be published later in 2003, sponsored by the
Department for Education & Skills (DfES).
Conference fee (includes lunch and conference reception)
ALT members: £85.
Non-members (includes one-year ALT membership): £125.
Students (with proof of status): £50.
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3.2 How do we manage online learners and learning?
A one-day workshop from ALT
10 June 2003
UMIST, Manchester
Presenters: Wendy David and Ben Plumpton
Booking deadline: 27 May 2003
This workshop is intended for both teaching/academic and non-academic
staff who are developing e-learning provision and want to consider
the issues and processes.
www.alt.ac.uk/workshops.asp
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4. Other events
4.1 CAL 2003
Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland
8-10 April 2003
Final programme information is now available for CAL '03 '21st
Century Learning' at
www.cal2003.com
At CAL '03 a comprehensive oral and poster programme will address the
following topics: Emerging contexts for learning; Emerging
pedagogies; Assessment and technology; Addressing the digital divide;
Emerging technologies for educational contexts.
To register and book accommodation, visit www.cal2003.com
or email [log in to unmask]
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4.2 eLit2003: Second Call for Papers
11-13 June 2003
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, Scotland
The deadline for proposals under the second call for papers is
Friday, March 28th.
http://www.eLit2003.com
You will receive a verdict by Thursday, April 17th. Closing date for
early bird registration is now Friday, April 25th. (Papers submitted
under the first call for papers will still receive a response by 28
March.)
Proposals for papers can be submitted at:
http://www.elit2003.com/elit/elit2003/papers/call.html
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4.3 NILTA Events 2003
NILTA is a UK organisation for ICT in the post-16 sector:
www.nilta.org.uk
Staff Development Conference
Tuesday 25 March 2003
BT Management College
Kents Hill, Milton Keynes
Technical Conference - Focusing on "Accessibility"
Wednesday 30 April 2003
The Centennial Centre
100 Icknield Port Road
Edgbaston, Birmingham
CIS Conference
Monday 23 June 2003
Moat House, North Street, York
"Success for All: Making IT Work"
The 15th NILTA Annual Conference
14-15 October 2003
Le Meridien Queens Hotel, Leeds
For further details of these events or to register your interest
please contact Val Sellman at NILTA Central
Tel: 0113 2583029
Email: [log in to unmask]
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4.4 Embedding Learning Technologies
Seminar Series
With the support of the TLTP3 EFFECTS project, a short seminar series
has been assembled which will be of interest to those developing and
delivering programmes of professional development, and others using
(or wanting to learn to use) learning technologies.
8 April, 2003
Professor Mark Stiles and Dr Jenny Yorke, Staffordshire University
Designing and Implementing Learning Technology Projects
Venue: University of London
www.londonexternal.ac.uk
23 May, 2003
Professor Grainne Conole, Southampton and Dr. Martin Oliver, UCL
Evaluating and Disseminating Learning Technology Projects
Venue: University College London
www.ucl.ac.uk
Each seminar will run from 13.00-17.00 and there is no charge for
attendance. Space is limited at each venue, however, so advance
booking is essential - first come, first served. Please contact Jan
Smith ([log in to unmask]) to reserve a place. If you do book a
place and subsequently cannot attend, please do let me know, so that
it can be offered to someone else.
Further information regarding the SEDA Embedding Learning
Technologies Award is available from
http://www.seda.ac.uk/pdf/embedding_learning_technologies.htm
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4.5 The Scholarship of Academic and Staff Development:
Research, Evaluation and Changing Practice
Wednesday 9 - Friday 11 April 2003
Wills Hall, University of Bristol
Joint Conference Organised by SEDA and SRHE (Society for Research in
Higher Education)
Please go to www.seda.ac.uk to download the
conference registration form.
This conference will provide the opportunity for those engaged in
research, evaluation and changing practice in further and higher
education to explore opportunities for engaging in these activities
as well as networking and collaboration. The conference will be of
interest to teachers, educational developers, researchers and policy
makers with an interest in change in further and higher education,
with a particular emphasis on those changes that affect the student
learning experience.
Full Conference Presenters
Professor Liz Beaty, Director (Learning and Teaching), The Higher
Education Funding Council for England
Dr Glynis Cousin, Academic Development Adviser, The Centre for
Academic
Practice, Warwick University
Dr Keith Trigwell, Principal Research Fellow, The Institute for the
Advancement of University Learning, University of Oxford
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4.6 Technology Source Author Forums
These forums are offered in collaboration with ULiveandLearn, an e-
learning company that uses the HorizonLive platform to allow
participants to interact directly with TS authors via their desktops.
You may sign up to participate in any of these free webcasts by going
to http://ts.mivu.org/default.asp?show=webchats&issue=205 and
clicking on the SIGN UP NOW button.
Forum Scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2003
3:00 P.M. - 3:45 P.M. ET: SCT executive Bob Moul has called for an
end to IT infrastructures dominated by disparate systems. He will
outline the components of an integrated digital campus and comment on
both the difficulties and advantages of creating one. Read the
associated article at
http://ts.mivu.org/default.asp?show=article&id=1058
Forums Scheduled for Wednesday, April 16, 2003
12:00 P.M. - 12:45 P.M. ET: Diane Chapman (North Carolina State
University) and Todd Nicolet (UNC-Chapel Hill) will answer questions
about their "project approach" to course development. This formal,
team-based operation makes use of consistent standards, trackable
processes, standardized tools, and structured communication to
facilitate technology initiatives. Read the associated article at
http://ts.mivu.org/default.asp?show=article&id=1027
2:00 P.M. - 2:45 P.M. ET: A unique set of pedagogical challenges
apply to online humanities courses. Based on her recent experience
with a Web-based literature class, Holly Blackford (Rutgers
University) will suggest ways to promote greater communication,
collaboration, and continuity in the e-learning process. Read the
associated article at
http://ts.mivu.org/default.asp?show=article&id=971
4:00 P.M. - 4:45 P.M. ET: James Penrod, chief information officer at
the University of Memphis, will discuss the role of the CIO within
higher education and offer feedback to educational leaders
formulating technology initiatives on their campuses. Read the
associated article at
http://ts.mivu.org/default.asp?show=article&id=1030
An archive of each discussion will be available--via the webcast
button on the options menu within the article--a few hours after the
webcast ends.
James L. Morrison
Editor-in-Chief
The Technology Source
http://ts.mivu.org
Home Page: http://horizon.unc.edu
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4.7 The Ninth Sloan-C International Conference on
Asynchronous Learning Networks (ALN):
The Power of Online Learning: Implications for Teaching and Learning
November 14-16, 2003
Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando, Florida
CALL FOR PAPERS
We invite you to submit a proposal for the Ninth Sloan-C
International Conference on Asynchronous Leaning Networks. The
conference strongly encourages proposals that reflect the
implications for the field of specific online experiences and
practices. Last year’s conference attracted over 500 people to more
than 100 presentations and offered exhibits, pre-conference
workshops, a keynote address and a variety of other special events.
Proposals must be submitted by April 18, 2003.
Program Tracks
The Power of E-Learning: Implications for Teaching and Learning
- Implications for Faculty and Faculty Support
- Implications for Learner Satisfaction and Support
- Learning Effectiveness and Outcomes
- Institutional Mainstreaming
- Enhancing Access and Inclusion
SUBMIT ONLINE AT: www.aln.ucf.edu/submit
OR CALL 1-866-232-5834
Connie Stansell
UCF Division of Continuing Education
(407) 882-0260 fax (407) 882-0255
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4.8 Online Educa Berlin 2003
Closing date for proposals is April 18, 2003!
The largest international e-learning conference takes place this year
from December 3-5, 2003 in the Hotel InterContinental Berlin.
The closing date for proposals is April 18, 2003.
Please visit the conference's newly launched site at
http://www.online-educa.com.
If you have any further questions, please contact me at
[log in to unmask]
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5. Other news
5.1 Scaffolding Research in Computer Science Education
** Announcement & Call for Participation
Deadline: March 31, 2003.
http://depts.washington.edu/srcse/
"Scaffolding" is an NSF-funded project to be run over the next two
years which aims to:
* develop skills (in the design, conduct and management of research
in computer science education) of Computer Science educators by
exposing them to relevant theory and methods, and
* facilitate the establishment of research relationships,
contributing to a research community able to sustain a constructive
discourse as well as ongoing collaboration.
We are currently inviting applications from people who may be
interested in participating. NSF funding (pending official
notification) is available to pay for all lodging, food, and workshop
expenses for US participants in higher-education (including community
and technical colleges, undergraduate and graduate universities). We
are interested in faculty from underrepresented groups, or who are
serving students from these groups; additional travel subsidies are
available in order to increase the diversity of the participant pool.
Full details of funding support and of the program as a whole are
available at:
http://depts.washington.edu/srcse/
Applications (online) are due March 31, 2003.
[log in to unmask]
Other enquiries to Sally Fincher: [log in to unmask]
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5.2 JISC Call for Proposals: Publisher Metadata & Interoperability
Projects
The JISC invites proposals to undertake projects that help to develop
interoperability between publishers and aggregators and the
JISCInformation Environment (IE). The Joint Information Systems
Committee (JISC), working closely with the Publishers and
Library/Learning Solutions (PALS) Interoperability and Metadata
Group, intends to fund a number of Metadata and Interoperability
projects to highlight and explore the issues surrounding the adoption
of metadata standards by publishers for their electronic
publications.
To achieve the objectives of the initiative, three main areas of
project focus have been identified:
* A: Publisher and aggregator interoperability projects
* B: Publisher initiative interoperability projects
* C: Related documentation and case studies
Proposals are invited from publishers of all kinds of materials,
including smaller publishers and publishers of resources in newer
formats; and from partnerships between publishers and Further and
Higher Education institutions. In particular it is expected that
suitable FE and HE partners will include JISCproduction services and
development projects. Publishers do not need an academic partner to
submit proposals for these projects.
Brief proposals of no more than 4 sides of A4 are required by noon on
Monday 7th April 2003.
Details of the proposed work, background information, the bidding
process and useful URLs are set at:
http://www.jisc.ac.uk/index.cfm?name=funding_5_03
To assist publishers, especially those who are unfamiliar with
interoperability and the application of standards, the PALS
Interoperability and Metadata Working Group have compiled an FAQ
which is available at:
http://www.jisc.ac.uk/index.cfm?name=wg_palsinter_faq
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5.3 JISC Circular 2/03: The Development of an Awareness and Training
Environment for E-Social Science
The above circular was despatched this week to the Heads of UK Higher
Education Institutions.
The Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) and the Economic and
Social Science Research Council (ESRC) have agreed to fund the
initial development of an awareness and training environment
initially targeted at e-social science.
The circular invites institutions to submit bids against these
proposals. Funding will be made available for the production of a web-
based awareness and training resource discovery environment and the
development of a national programme of workshops designed to
stimulate the awareness of techniques and tools available across e-
Science.
The deadline for receipt of proposals is 12 noon on Friday 30 May
2003. A town meeting will be held on Tuesday 29 April 2003 in central
London where further details of the circular will be available
together with the opportunity to ask any questions regarding the
bidding process. Please contact Ann Lloyd to reserve a place (0117
931 7124, [log in to unmask]).
Information about the circular can be found at
http://www.jisc.ac.uk/index.cfm?name=circular_2_03.
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5.4 BUFVC news
The latest British Universities Film & Video Council News Online
and can be found at: http://www.bufvc.ac.uk/news/
News Items:
* The BUFVC Off-Air Recording Back-Up Service is Recording BBC3
* BUFVC Course Dates
* Viewfinder March 2003
* Further Addition to BUFVC Special Collections
* BUFVC Publications Leaflet 2003
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6. Vacancies
6.1 UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON
LEARNING TECHNOLOGY ADVISORS
Up to 31st July 2004 (in the first instance)
Minimum starting salary £24,639 pro rata
Closing date for completed applications: 21st March 2003.
An established Centre for Learning Technologies co-ordinates 11
School-based Learning Technology Advisors. These Advisors support
existing learning technology use, e.g. WebCT, and provide support,
staff development and consultancy in School specific developments.
We currently have vacancies for 4 x 0.5 Learning Technology Advisors
to work with the following Schools:
Cultural & Innovation Studies
Education & Community Studies
Law
Psychology
The posts could be 0.5 in a single School or full-time working with 2
Schools.
Applicants will be expected to have some experience of learning
technologies in either a learning support or a teaching capacity and
a keen interest in promoting flexible delivery within their School.
On application, please state which School(s) you would like to work
with.
For an application form please contact Personnel Services, University
of East London, Barking Campus, Longbridge Road, Dagenham, Essex RM8
2AS, telephone 020 8223 4321 (answerphone) or e-mail
[log in to unmask] Please quote reference number 08a2003 on
application.
Alternatively you may apply on-line at
www.uel.ac.uk/vacancies
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6.2 University of Western Sydney
Education Development Centre
Courseware Support Coordinator
Salary: A$63,249 to A$67,610
Applications close 26/3/03
The Courseware Support Coordinator is responsible for the provision
of a range of services and infrastructures to support the
development, production, evaluation and management of educational
courseware for the University's academic programs. The position
provides high-level expert advice on the application of content-
management and quality assurance processes in resource-based learning
and teaching, and ensures the provision of high quality, responsive
support services through leadership of a team of specialists in
educational courseware design and preparation.
The position also collaborates with academic and senior professional
staff within the Educational Development Centre to ensure the
effective delivery of diverse, complex and integrated learning and
teaching support services, particularly those relating to resource-
based learning.
More information:
http://apps.uws.edu.au/vacancies/pos_temp.phtml?pro=position_details&p
os_ID=1547
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6.3 Bournemouth University
Learning Design Studio
Learning Design Adviser
£18,984 - £22,618 per annum
The Learning Design Studio promotes and supports the design,
implementation, and evaluation of flexible learning environments
using a variety of learning technologies to support e-learning.
Working closely with individuals and groups of staff, you will
provide support for e-learning initiatives, administer our suite of e-
learning and VLE software packages, develop web materials, and
deliver workshops. With knowledge of web-based learning technologies,
accessibility issues, and desktop applications, and experience of
training/demonstrating, your presentation and teamwork skills will be
essential.
Further details and an application form are available from
the Personnel Department, Bournemouth University, Studland House, 12
Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH1 3NA
or online at
http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/jobs/
Tel: (01202) 310960 (24 hour answerphone)
or email: [log in to unmask]
Closing date: 1 April 2003
Please quote reference: AS137
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The digest returns on 2 April.
All notices, jobs, news to me by 1 April, please.
Best wishes
Rhonda
Rhonda Riachi, Director
Association for Learning Technology
Oxford Brookes University, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP, UK.
Tel: +44 (0)1865 484125 Fax: +44 (0)1865 484165
Email: [log in to unmask] URL: http://www.alt.ac.uk/
Registered Charity Number: 1063519
ALT-C 2003: Communities of practice, 8-10 Sept 2003
Tenth anniversary conference: www.shef.ac.uk/alt/
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