Association for Learning Technology
Fortnightly news Digest 295 issued on 21 March 2014
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Table of Contents
1. ALT news
2. ALT events
3. News
4. Other events
5. Calls for proposals
6. Funding calls
7. Open Educational Resources
8. Job vacancies
9. ALT Online Newsletter - links to articles from the latest Issue
10. Current articles the ALT Journal - Research in Learning Technology
1. ALT News
1.1 Calls for proposals for altc2014 “Riding giants: how to innovate and educate ahead of the wave" – Deadline for submissions: 31 March 2014
We are looking to encourage submissions from early career researchers and doctoral students, particularly related to the Predicting Giants theme: What are our current and forthcoming big questions, big challenges, and big changes?
To read the full calls and guidelines please see the links below, with your help altc2014 can be a truly outstanding, influential, and enjoyable event internationally.
Call for Research Papers: http://go.alt.ac.uk/1aRqVkH
Call for Conference Abstracts: http://go.alt.ac.uk/1na0fBf
1.2 New FELTAG report: The digital future for Further Education
The Further Education Learning Technology Action Group (FELTAG) report was published today; the report looks at paths forward to a digital future for Further Education and Skills. Recommendations in the report are based on the work of the FELTAG group and an open conversation amongst the wider community.
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1kqHJp1
1.3 New partnership between ALT and the Irish Learning Technology Association (ILTA)
ALT signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Irish Learning Technology Association (ILTA) on 5th March 2014. http://go.alt.ac.uk/1kQXGru
1.4 ALT Online Newsletter – keep up to date with new articles
The ALT Online Newsletter is now publishing continuously, make sure you never miss a new article by following the links below to subscribe to the Newsletter via email or RSS.
Subscribe to the RSS feed: http://newsletter.alt.ac.uk/feed/
Subscribe via email: http://go.alt.ac.uk/O17LUy
To submit an article for the Newsletter or for more information email [log in to unmask]
Read the submission guidelines at http://go.alt.ac.uk/17x16dJ
http://newsletter.alt.ac.uk/
2. ALT Events
2.1 ALT Inclusive Learning SIG Online Event, Thursday 27 March, 12.30 -1.30
The topic will be MOOCS and Inclusive Practice. Room will be open 15 minutes before start of session. Speakers will include: Deborah Ferns, Legal Information Specialist at Jisc Legal; Shri Footring, E-Learning Advisor at Jisc RSC London. All welcome.
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1iIuDpO
2.2 CMALT webinar for candidates, Thursday 3 April, 12.30 – 13.30
The session is designed to provide information and support to candidates looking to complete their portfolios in the next few months. It will provide an overview of the submission process, advice on how to complete a portfolio and an opportunity to see how the assessment process works.
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1jQDp1m
2.3 OER14 Newcastle University, 28-29 April 2014
Now in its fifth year, OER14 is an international conference on open education. The conference is supported by ALT and the ALT Open Education Special Interest Group. This year the conference themes are:
Building and linking communities of open practice; MOOCs and open courses; Academic practice; development and pedagogy; Open policy; research; scholarship and access; Students as users and co-creators.
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1igUlPm
2.4 Save the date: 27 June #altmoocsig event
MOOC the conversation continues, an event at UCL. All ALT Members welcome to attend. http://go.alt.ac.uk/1gw0Zx2
2.5 AoC Learning Technology Conference, London, Thursday 27 March 2014, 9.00 – 4.30
The Conference will focus on issues specific to FE colleges and Sixth Forms with regard to the adoption and implementation of technologies for learning and teaching. This one-day conference will be delivered with ALT.
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1qen771
2.6 The Digital Student – Understanding Student expectations and experiences of the digital environment, Tuesday, April 1, 2014 - 12:30
This webinar will report on findings from a Jisc study into students expectations and experiences of the digital environment at university. The study reviewed existing research and survey evidence from institutions, as well as conducting original interviews and focus groups. The webinar is an opportunity for ALT members to take part in this consultation, not only exploring how the findings are reflected at your own institution but helping to shape the future of the project. Jisc is also about to launch a parallel study and consultation process in further education.
http://go.alt.ac.uk/Mg7ImA
2.7 Register interest in a future run of ocTEL
If you would like to be notified of a future run of ocTEL, ALT's open course in technology enhanced learning go to:
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1e9TOzg
2.8 altc2014 Riding Giants: How to innovate and educate ahead of the wave
The 21st annual conference of the Association for Learning Technology - 1-3 September 2014, Warwick, UK. Registration will open in spring 2014, for more information please see the conference pages on the ALT website.
http://www.alt.ac.uk/altc
3. News
3.1 ENABLE Awards 2014: Call for Nominations
The Enable Awards 2014 is about celebrating and rewarding the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) to support lifelong learning by disabled adults in order to overcome barriers and increase opportunities.
There are three different categories and prizes: 1. Disabled person using ICT to support disabled adult learners (prize - HP 250 G1 Notebook PC sponsored by Assistive Solutions); 2. Teacher who uses ICT in innovative ways to support disabled adult learners (prize - iPad Mini with i-read/write software sponsored by TextHelp); 3. Developer of new ICT to support disabled adult learners (prize - conference place at altc2014 sponsored by ALT Inclusive Learning SIG)
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1cfEiRI
3.2 Jisc Summer of Student Innovation competition
Jisc is running the popular Summer of Student Innovation competition for a second year. They are looking to fund learners who have new ideas on how to use technology to improve student life.
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1hSoxzH
4. Events
4.1 Naace strategic conference, “Outstanding in a technology-enhanced world”, Nottingham, 27-28 March 2014
With a focus on school improvement and raising standards, meeting technical challenges and e-twinning, this is the conference to improve your understanding of how best to advance education.
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1m31S7K
5. Calls for proposals
5.1 Call for papers- eLEOT 2014 - 1st International Conference on e-Learning e-Education and Online Training, 18-20 September 2014 - Deadline for Submissions: 1 April 2014
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1kC7oOk
6. Funding calls
6.1 Open Education Challenge
The Open Education Challenge, launched in partnership with the European Commission, is part of Startup Europe. All innovators can submit projects, receive mentoring and seed funding through the European Incubator for Innovation in Education, and get direct access to investors from day one.
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1fBkiZ1
6.2 PhD Studentship: A critical evaluation of continuing professional development strategies for digital literacy in UK compulsory education
DMU is offering a stipend plus fees PhD studentship on digital literacy and the transferability of models across compulsory/post-compulsory education.
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1kqLaMG
7. Open Educational Resources
None this Issue
8. Job vacancies
8.1 Northumbria University
Faculty of Engineering and Environment
Think Physics Outreach Specialist Technology in Learning
EAE13/16
£37,756 - £46,400
Full time
Closing Date: 23 March 2014
Informal Enquiries to: [log in to unmask]
http://go.alt.ac.uk/NExylx
8.2 City University London
Learning Enhancement and Development
Educational Technologist (Learning Spaces)
60013029
£34,565 - £40,046
Full time, Permanent
Closing Date: 23 March 2014
Informal Enquiries to: [log in to unmask]
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1fLaSfa
8.3 Loughborough College
eLearning
Senior Learning Technologist
£27.225
Full time, Permanent
Closing Date: 28 March 2014
Informal Enquiries to: Rachel Challen, 01509 618276
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1perQlS
8.4 University of Bedfordshire
Centre for Learning Excellence (LTT)
Senior Learning Technologist
BEDS0058
£31.644 Per annum
Full time
Closing Date: 4 April 2014
Informal Enquiries to: [log in to unmask]
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1nZp7y3
9. Current articles from the ALT Online Newsletter
The newsletter website is at: http://newsletter.alt.ac.uk/
Latest Articles
Article - “Sharing stories: E-learning case studies from the Jisc Regional Support Centres”, Joan Walker
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1jaO869
Article – “Developing and running a MOOC: some practical considerations”,
Leo Havemann
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1gpQf6V
Article - “ALT’s new Chief Innovation, Community and Technology Officer “, Martin Hawksey
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1eztmds
Article – “UCISA Effective use of mobile technologies to enhance learning, teaching and assessment”, Elaine Swift
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1gpQGhI
For information on how to submit an article to the Newsletter email [log in to unmask]
10. Current articles from our peer-reviewed Open Access journal Research in Learning Technology
The journal website is at: http://www.researchinlearningtechnology.net/
Latest articles:
Article – “English as a foreign language – teachers ‘perspectives on implementing online instruction in the Iranian EFL context”, Reza Dashtestani
http://go.alt.ac.uk/Nnh2FI
DOI: 10.3402/rlt.v22.20142
Article - “Keep taking the tablets? Assessing the use of tablet devices in learning and teaching activities in the Further Education sector”, Khristin Febian, Donald Maclean
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1jQ2YQj
DOI: 10.3402/rlt.v22.22648
Article - “Facebook levels the playing field: Dyslexic students learning through digital literacies”, Owen Barden
http://go.alt.ac.uk/NhiCt8
DOI: 10.3402/rlt.v22.18535
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