Association for Learning Technology
Fortnightly news Digest 307 issued on 12 September 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 ALT warmly welcome Tavistock & Portman NHS Foundation Trust (http://www.tavistockandportman.nhs.uk/) and Creative Skillset (http://creativeskillset.org/) as Organisational Members.
1.2 ALT’s 21st Annual Conference was held in Warwick from 1st to 3rd September 2014.
The conference prompted many new connections both in person and remotely via the online platform which includes: recorded sessions of keynotes and invited speakers; conference reader; participation map; Twitter conversation visualisation; and other networking tools.
https://altc.alt.ac.uk/conference/2014/
View recorded sessions on our YouTube channel at http://go.alt.ac.uk/YCYxDI
1.3 FE Week and the Times Higher Education were there to cover key insights:
Times Higher Education, 7 September 2014 http://go.alt.ac.uk/1qMUAqE
FE Week supplement, 4 September 2014 http://lsect.co.uk/Alt-giants-supp.pdf
1.4 Twitter proved popular again and the new conference hashtag ‘#altc’ was quickly taken up by delegates who together sent out about 11 000 tweets about the conference and pushed the tag to trend very early from day 1. We had good feedback from delegates and presenters:
Catherine Cronin @catherinecronin: “Thanks to @MarenDeepwell @mhawksey & all organisers & chairs of #altc for a wonderful conference – enjoyed it immensely! See you in 2015 :)”
Audrey Watters @audreywatters: “I am really overwhelmed and quite humbled by the reception I received at #altc today. Thank you, everyone.”
Rich Goodman @Bulgenen: “Home from the best #altc yet. Connections made, new friends made, old friends caught up with & loads of ideas to process. See you next year!”
Teresa MacKinnon @WarwickLanguage: “The #altc #community is friendly, supportive, human :)”
David Kernohan @dkernohan: Thanks @A_L_T – another great three days of #community, #education and #inspiration #altc
1.5 Many brilliant learning technologists were recognised on day 2 with the announcement of the individual and team Learning Technologists of the Year awards. See a list of winners at http://repository.alt.ac.uk/2356/
ALT is running a series of blogs about the winners on the ALT Online Newsletter - watch this space: https://newsletter.alt.ac.uk/.
1.6 Photographs of the conference are published on Flickr at http://go.alt.ac.uk/1tP5yOv & you can see some images taken by delegates at http://go.alt.ac.uk/1CZpZuQ.
1.7 A Special Issue of Research in Learning Technology “Riding Giants: How to innovate and educate ahead of the wave” is published at http://go.alt.ac.uk/1qqXsKC
Join us for the ALT Annual Conference 2015 'Shaping the future of learning together', taking place from 8 – 10 September 2015 at the University of Manchester.
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1pWh5nJ
2. ALT Events
None this issue
3. News
3.1 Citizen Maths - a CC-BY licensed open online maths course at level 2
The Citizen Maths web site is now live at http://citizenmaths.com/, and the course itself goes live on or around 12 September. All assets are CC-BY licensed, as explained in the Citizen Maths attribution statement: http://citizenmaths.com/attribution-statement/. All course videos will be accessible (if not now, then soon) from outside the course from the Citizen Maths YouTube channel. The success of this first phase of Citizen Maths will depend crucially on the feedback that we obtain. We are particularly keen to get feedback from:
* learners who do the course;
* those with an interest in the learning and teaching of maths, and in the design of online courses.
There is a link to a feedback form on every page of the Citizen Maths web site, and on every page of the course.
3.2 The Learning Technology Self-Assessment Programme
The Education and Training Foundation have commissioned Coralesce to develop and test a learning technology self-assessment tool. Over the next few months we will develop the EdTech-Assess tool in response to the needs of the education and training sector for the benefit of learners and practitioners. Coralesce is looking for 20 organizations to pilot the Edtech-Assess tool.
Register your interest via www.coralesce.com or www.edtech-assess.com
4. Events
4.1 Ascilite Webinar - Professional accreditation through CMALT Australasia, Friday 19 September 1-2pm AEST
This webinar provides an opportunity for ascilite members and non-members to find out more about ascilite’s CMALT Australasia Professional Accreditation Scheme. Prospective and current CMALT Australasia candidates and anyone interested in developing a professional portfolio and obtaining peer recognition for their work involving learning technology are encouraged to attend.
http://ascilite.org/category/2014-Webinars/
4.2 Taking advantage of eBooks in Higher Education, Thursday 16 October 2014, 11am-12pm
In this session we will: share research on eBooks use and engagement by educators and students; give a demonstration of an interactive eBook; and highlight the current insights into the benefits of teaching and learning with eBooks in higher education.
http://bit.ly/HEebkALT
4.3 Learning Technologies in Further Education: Preparing for the implementation of FELTAG, London, 22 October 2014
A 10% discount for this event is available to ALT members. Please quote code ‘ALT1’ when booking.
Register at http://go.alt.ac.uk/1vUg7xK
4.4 Online CPD TEL module. 3 November 2014 – 13 February 2015
The Learning, Teaching & Technology Centre at the Dublin Institute of Technology has just opened for registration an accredited online module ‘Technology Enhanced Learning, Teaching & Assessment’ (TELTA). This accredited CPD module (5 ECTS) will give participants the opportunity to immerse themselves in existing and emerging learning technologies. A unique approach will be taken to this module in that participants will be required to set their own personal learning objectives at the outset, thereby enabling them to reflect on the weekly topics from their own professional perspectives.
http://dittelta.wordpress.com
5. Calls for proposals
None this issue.
6. Funding calls
None this issue.
7. Open Educational Resources
7.1 Your Business Future
Interviews by successful SME founders and directors, students, University members of staff with SME experience and many more in this OER. Recently updated with a new section covering self-employment, these resources consist of video interviews, transcripts, written case studies and supporting materials. All resources are downloadable.
Available through Jorum: http://find.jorum.ac.uk/resources/18522
Available directly from Solent: http://mycourse.solent.ac.uk/yourbusinessfuture
Further project information: http://mycourse.solent.ac.uk/oer
7.2 Blended Synchronous Learning Handbook available for download
In 2011-13 the Australian Government Office for Learning and Teaching funded a project aimed at exploring Blended Synchronous Learning, which entails bringing together on-campus and distributed learners to partake in shared, real-time experiences. The project focused on three technologies—videoconferencing, webconferencing and 3D virtual worlds—as well as learning designs involving the use of these technologies to simultaneously engage students and teachers in collaborative activities irrespective of their location. A national scoping survey was conducted, and seven case studies were followed and investigated through participatory evaluation.
The Handbook arising from the project can be downloaded for free from http://blendsync.org/handbook.
8. Job vacancies
8.1 De Montfort University
Centre for Enhancing Learning through Technology
ELT Project Officer
8556
£25,513 - £31,342
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 25 September 2014
Informal enquiries to Professor Richard Hall [log in to unmask] 0116 207 8254
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1ureE2L
8.2 Queen Margaret University
Centre for Academic Practice
Learning technologist
CVCP004
£27,057 - £30,434 (with possible progression to £33,242)
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: Monday 15 September 2014
Informal enquiries to Susi Peacock [log in to unmask]
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1lZwTuV
8.3 Teeside University
Department for Learning Development
E-Learning Portal Manager (KTP Associate)
T7997
Up to £22,000 (plus £4,000 personal development budget)
Full time, 2 year fixed term
Closing date: 21 September 2014
Informal enquiries to [log in to unmask]
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1uyTxLa
8.4 University of Reading
Centre for Quality Support and Development
Senior TEL Advisor
PM14075
£38,511 - £47,328
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 17 September 2014
Informal enquiries to Vicki Holmes [log in to unmask]
http://www.reading.ac.uk/about/jobs/
8.5 University of Reading
Centre for Quality Support and Development
TEL Advisor (2 posts)
PM14090
£28,695 - £37,394
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 17 September 2014
Informal enquiries to Vicki Holmes [log in to unmask]
http://www.reading.ac.uk/about/jobs/
8.6 University of Reading
Centre for Quality Support and Development
TEL Applications Manager
PM14077
£28,695 - £37,394
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 22 September 2014
Informal enquiries to Vicki Holmes [log in to unmask]
http://www.reading.ac.uk/about/jobs/
8.7 Dyslexia Action
Research, Development, and Policy
Research assistant for evaluating use of tablets and games
Part time, Temporary
Closing date: 15 September 2014
Informal enquiries to Dominik Lukes, [log in to unmask]
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1lzLuNM
8.8 University of Leicester
Academic Practice Service
Learning Technologist
CSE01009
£32,227 - £37,394
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 15 September 2014
Informal enquiries to Alex Moseley, [log in to unmask]
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1tJQpfQ
9. Current articles from the ALT Online Newsletter
The newsletter website is at: http://newsletter.alt.ac.uk/
Latest Articles
“Bringing adaptive learning MOOCs to the classroom”, Liam Sammon
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1qJgwCP
“Learning Technologist of the Year 2014 – Individual Award”, James Pickering
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1qJgzyu
“Learning Technologist of the Year 2014 – Team Award”, Rob Howe
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1CZsj5f
“Learning Technologist of the Year 2014 – Highly Commended”, David Hopkins
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1xSJVzC
“BYOD4L – Bring Your Own Devices For Learning”, Chrissi Nerantzi and Sue Beckingham
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1paS24b
“RIG Update: M25 Learning Technology Group”, Julie Voce, Leo Havemann, Sonja Grussendorf, Antony Coombs, and Colin Loughlin
http://go.alt.ac.uk/VpqSek
“Social Media for Every Audience : Student Social Media Showcase and the European Conference on Social Media 2014”, Sandra Huskinson
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1l6F605
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:
Editorial – “Riding giants: how to innovate and educate ahead of the wave”, Steven Verjans and Gail Wilson
DOI: 10.3402/rlt.v22.25560
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1qmYNQ5
“Riding tandem: an organic and collaborative approach to research in vocational education and training”, Cathy Ellis, Alec Dyer and Dominic Thompson
DOI: 10.3402/rlt.v22.24614
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1qNtyLq
“Riding the wave of BYOD: developing a framework for creative pedagogies”, Thomas Cochrane, Laurent Antonczak, Helen Keegan and Vickel Narayan
DOI: 10.3402/rlt.v22.24637
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1wNgaQ6
“Addressing the challenges of a new digital technologies curriculum: MOOCs as a scalable solution for teacher professional development”, Rebecca Vivian, Katrina Falkner and Nickolas Falkner
DOI: 10.3402/rlt.v22.24691
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1qmZclA
“The academic journey of university students on Facebook: an analysis of informal academic-related activity over a semester”, Rebecca Vivian, Alan Barnes, Ruth Geer and Denise Wood
DOI: 10.3402/rlt.v22.24681
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1sPc3wH
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