Association for Learning Technology
Fortnightly news Digest 335 issued on 30 October 2015
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The deadline for the next issue of the Digest is 12.00 on Wednesday 11 November 2015 for the Digest to be issued on Friday 13 November 2015.
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Table of Contents
1. ALT news
2. ALT and ALT Member events
3. News
4. Other events
5. Calls for proposals
6. Job vacancies
7. #altc blog - links to the latest articles
8. Current articles in the ALT Journal - Research in Learning Technology
1. ALT News
1.1 ALT responds to Digital Economy inquiry
Visit the inquiry webpage: http://go.alt.ac.uk/1ND7roY
ALT’s response in full: http://go.alt.ac.uk/1LZNyWy
Executive summary: http://go.alt.ac.uk/1RCPdot
1.2 ALT responds to inquiry into assessing quality in Higher Education
Inquiry webpage: http://go.alt.ac.uk/1PSOli4
ALT’s response in full: http://go.alt.ac.uk/1LZOCtm
Executive summary: http://go.alt.ac.uk/1He3F0q
1.3 ALT Online Winter Conference, 09-10 December 2015
The call for proposals for this year’s Online Winter Conference in December is open.
Get involved and support the event by submitting a proposal: http://go.alt.ac.uk/ALT-Online-2015-Call
Registering for the invent: http://go.alt.ac.uk/1jrd6Eb
Making a financial contribution: http://go.alt.ac.uk/1K425y5
1.4 OER16, 19-20 April 2015, Edinburgh
The 7th Open Educational Resources Conference, OER16: Open Culture, will be held on the 19th-20th April 2015 at the University of Edinburgh. The call for submissions is now open. The Call for Proposals has been published.
See http://go.alt.ac.uk/1MmY7m2
1.5 ALT is contributing to the Blended Learning Essentials course on Futurelearn with CMALT accreditation. See more at: http://go.alt.ac.uk/1JbB8Iq
2. ALT and ALT Member Events
2.1 ALT Community Call: Tracey Duffy on bridging the digital divide, 05 November 2015, 12:30 PM - 1.00 PM
The second of ALT’s community calls, speaking to ALT members about their work, is being held with Tracey Duffy, a Digital Media Advisor for Jisc. Tracey has experience supporting and implementing digital solutions across the sectors from secondary schools to further and higher education. Tracey is very active on the ALT-MEMBERS mailing list and in the call we explore her interests digital media, current projects and involvement in the ALT Community.
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1LUicRb
2.2 Games and Learning SIG Live Meeting, 11 November 2015, 12.00 - 12 November 2015 12.00, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester
The next GLSIG live meeting will be hosted by Manchester Metropolitan University, and is timed to link in with Prof. Nicola Whitton's inaugural lecture on the afternoon of 12th November (to which GLSIG members are invited). The event is free, but members are asked to arrange their own transport and accommodation.
For further information and to sign up see http://go.alt.ac.uk/1S0HW2A.
Sign up to the Games and Learning SIG at http://gamesandlearningsig.ning.com/
2.3 M25 Learning Technology Group November Meeting, 11 November 2015, 1.00 PM - 5.00 PM, UCL, London, Gower Street WC1E 6BT
An afternoon of talks and discussions including the themes of TEL ‘Dreams & Nightmares’. The event is free, but places are limited so please register to attend at:
http://bit.ly/1MUfa1B
2.4 ALT Scotland Policy Board, 16 November 2015, 10.00 AM - 1.00PM
The Policy Board will bring together representatives of Scottish ALT Member Organisations and individual members to discuss key policy issues for Learning Technology and the wider education and training landscape in Scotland.
See http://go.alt.ac.uk/ScotPolicy
2.5 Meeting of the Central Executive Committee, 20 November 2015, London, 10.30 AM - 3.00 PM
2.6 East Midlands Learning Technologists’ Group Winter Meeting, 09 December 2015, 1.00 PM - 4.00 PM, De Montfort University, Leicester
This event explores how technology can be used to support assessment in all its forms. It will look at the impact of some of the newer approaches to assessment such as the use of Open Badges, as well as more familiar approaches like online quizzes and electronic submission. In addition it will explore assessment approaches which consider inclusive practices, and assessments designed to look at developing learners’ digital skills and practices. The organisers are still soliciting Pecha Kucha sessions – 6 min presentations with images – from members of the community to talk about their approaches to using technology in assessment. Closing date 5 PM 27 November 2015.
For further information, to register and to submit a presentation visit: http://go.alt.ac.uk/1MUK5Ne
2.7 ALT Online Winter Conference 2015, 11.00 AM 09 Dec 2015 - 4.30 PM 10 Dec 2015
With a focus on the work of Special Interest and Members' Groups from across the community and run over two days the conference will include live online sessions and other online activities. To find out more about the different groups and how to join, see https://www.alt.ac.uk/get-involved. If you are a Member and interested in contributing please contact ALT at [log in to unmask]
To register for the Conference go to: http://go.alt.ac.uk/ALT-Online-2015-Reg
Call for proposals: http://go.alt.ac.uk/ALT-Online-2015-Call
To make a financial contribution: http://go.alt.ac.uk/1K425y5
3. News
3.1 MOOC Survey.
Taken, run or produced a MOOC? Complete the www.moocsurvey.org
Whatever your role is within Higher Education your views and opinions are valuable, and appreciated. This survey aims to understand the effects of MOOCs on institutions in the following areas:
* Impacts that production of MOOCs are having within Institutions
* The process of how MOOCs are being implemented
* Drivers and rationale for producing MOOCs
Interviews about MOOCs are also being conducted. Contact James Little if you would like to take part - [log in to unmask] ; @jimjamyahauk
3.2 EMMA launches MOOCs on Assessment and Copyright
European Multiple Mooc Aggregator (EMMA) provides multilingual MOOCs in 5 languages. Among these are two new MOOCs, one on Assessment for Learning and one on Copyright. Other MOOCs are on topics like Cultural heritage, Pedagogy and Climate change. These MOOCs will be made available from end of October. EMMA is also open for organizations interested in offering a MOOC.
For more details and to enroll, see: http://platform.europeanmoocs.eu/.
3.3 In collaboration with the XPRIZE Foundation and the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy (www.BarbaraBush.org) and its President, Liza McFadden, Barbara Bush announces the launch of the $7-million Barbara Bush Foundation Adult Literacy XPRIZE. This global competition is challenging teams around the world to develop mobile applications for existing smartphones that are able to help low-literate adults in the United States by significantly improving their literacy skills within one year. A successful entry will help to solve the global challenge posed by low rates of literacy.
For further information see www.adultliteracy.xprize.org
3.4 Research Study Report - Technology Solutions for Further Education Learning
A research study with 116 students at PROCAT Prospects College of Advanced Technology has been carried out by Katharine Jewitt, Digital Learning Fellow, to investigate students’ expectations and experiences when using technology. Using JISC's digital student resources (http://go.alt.ac.uk/1LmigOu), data was collected on access to and use of technology, as well as student expectations of the college in helping them gain skills, experiences and attributes in the use of technology.
See the report at: http://go.alt.ac.uk/1KTI7Yx
3.5 Oxford Brookes University MOOC: First Steps into Learning and Teaching in HE
This five-week introduction to teaching in higher education runs as a MOOC, free and open to all for participation (assessment incurs a fee). The course relies on sharing knowledge with your peers, and will leave you better informed about teaching and learning in higher education and confident that you could try out new things. Through the course you may also form and strengthen your professional support network of teachers in higher education.
Accredited: 10 M-level credits.
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1M3pDJg
4. Events
4.1 Learning and Technologies and Nebula Expo, 05 November 2015, London
The Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) is hosting a major interactive Learning and Technologies and Nebula Expo for training providers, apprenticeship employers, local authorities and other key stakeholders to look at how digital technology can support success in learning and business.
http://www.aelpevents.org.uk/tech-expo
4.2 Blended Learning - A Whole College Approach, one-day conference, Bromsgrove, 09 November 2015
The key theme of this conference is the successful implementation of the SOLA (scheduled online learning and assessment) blended learning curriculum model at Heart of Worcestershire College over the last 5 years. The conference is also available online through live video streaming.
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1R2nJsB
4.3 ‘Is today’s ed-tech fit for purpose?’ Panel discussion at UCL, 10 November 2015, 5.00 PM - 10.00 PM, London
As technology takes an ever larger role in learning, as Massive Open Online Courses boom, and as Google fast-tracks yet more educational services, our panel of academics and students will lock horns with the technology community for a frank discussion: is today’s ed tech fit for purpose? Join speakers from universities, the technology sector, and student leadership for an evening of dialogue and argument. Chaired by Maren Deepwell, Chief Executive of the Association for Learning Technology. Hot drinks available from 17:00, and wine, soft drinks and nibbles at the end in the Roberts Foyer. We'll be using #edtechdialogue to gather questions and carry on the conversation.
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1K43m8l
4.4 National Centre for Research Methods one-day course: Video Stimulated Recall, Reflection and Dialogue, 13 November 2015, 10.00 AM - 4.00 PM, University of Southampton
Covers the rationale for using video stimulated recall, reflection and dialogue, the affordances of the method, the ethical issues, the practical challenges and technical matters. There will be some experiential learning through a practical introduction to video recording equipment and engagements with examples from our work using this approach to study teaching and learning interactions in research methods courses.
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1LEo2In
4.5 UnituHack, 14 November, London
A student & staff ed-tech event, bringing them together to form teams for one day to co-create technological innovations and solutions for specific challenges found in universities. There will be four UnituHack events in London, Midlands, Northern England and Scotland. All the student places for Unituhack London are filled but there are still places for staff in education to join the teams.
Further information: http://unituhack.com/
Registration: http://go.alt.ac.uk/1LFMKbe
4.6 Political Affairs in Higher Education Forum, 19 November 2015, 9.30 AM - 4.30 PM, Woburn House, London
Speakers include Katie Razzall; David Willets; Katharine Peacock; Bill Rammell
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1GMI3NW
4.7 SHRE network event: the digital university and its contribution to a sustainable future, 19 November 2015, 10.30 AM - 4.00 PM, Nottingham Trent University
Explores the different ways online teaching and learning could contribute to frame and solve sustainability challenges such as climate change or food security. Participants will gain an overview about sustainability as conceptualised for the digital university. Will also explore ‘crowdsourcing’ in its own right but also as a tool to gain various ideas from several minds in order to design sustainable solutions. Two keynote speakers addressing and reflecting these two topics in turn and some input from the organizers as well.
http://www.srhe.ac.uk/events/
4.8 Leading the Learning Landscape Network Event, 25 November 2015, 9.30 AM - 4 PM, Central London
This event offers a range of new topics and speakers to support the innovation and experimentation of Technology Enhanced Learning across the sector. Speakers include Linda Evans, Professor of Leadership and Professional Learning, and Prof. Neil Morris, Chair of Education Technology, both at the University of Leeds.
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1MrNErV
4.9 Future Ready Symposium, 02 December 2015, The Studio, Birmingham
A one day event exploring the role of technology in developing future ready learners. Perspectives and practice are shared by our cast of expert practitioners and thinkers each of whom professionally navigates the employability, graduateness and technology nexus.
http://bit.ly/future-ready-symposium
4.10 Online Educa Berlin 2015 - ALT Member discount - 2-4 December 2015, Hotel InterContinental Berlin, Budapester Str. 2, 10787 Berlin, Germany
OEB will have 70+ sessions in various formats: hands-on workshops, interactive breakout sessions, discussions and debates, labs, demos and keynote interventions by amongst others author, blogger and co-editor of the blog Boing Boing, Cory Doctorow and Hillary Leevers, Head of Education and Learning at the Wellcome Trust. ALT Members are entitled to benefit from a reduced conference fee of €600 (instead of €790 ).
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1WH4hpp
http://www.online-educa.com/
4.11 Innovative Learning Conference: Driving Educational Change, 8 December 2015, Manchester
At Innovative Learning: Driving Educational Change the education and training sector will have the opportunity to learn how digital can enhance the quality of education and learning from experienced practitioners from across the public sector with invaluable knowledge and experience of innovative learning initiatives at both national and international scale. Speakers include Bob Harrison, Charlie Leyland and Peter Kilcoyne.
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1Qx8Xtp
4.12 Social Media for Learning in HE Conference, 18 December 2015, Sheffield
Booking is now open for this inaugural conference exploring social media's impact on the higher education learning landscape. This one day conference will take place at Sheffield Hallam University on 18 December (with optional pre-conference events on the afternoon and evening of the 17th). Take advantage of early bird rates up until 15 November.
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1GEgqkE
4.13 Educational Technology and Related Education Conferences for June to December 2015
Clayton R Wright has circulated an updated version of his thorough listing of conferences and, as with previous updates this is now on the ALT Open Access repository at http://repository.alt.ac.uk/2360/
5. Calls for proposals
5.1 ALT Online Winter Conference, 09-10 December 2015
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1MmY7m2
5.2 OER16
The call for papers for the OER16 conference, taking place in Edinburgh, April 2016, has now been published.
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1P2JjvH
6. Job vacancies
6.1 McGraw Hill Education
Digital Implementation and Training Consultant
Competitive salary
Full time, permanent
Closing date: 31 Oct 2015
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1PPJtae
6.2 University of Glagow
Learning & Teaching Centre
Learning Technology Systems Developer
U80381
£33,242 - £37,394
Full time
Closing date: 01 Nov 2015
[log in to unmask]
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1KcObK6
6.3 University of York
E-Learning Development Team
E-Learning Adviser
4614
£30,434 - £37,394
Full-time, temporary
Closing date: 02 November 2015
Informal enquiries to Dr Richard Walker - [log in to unmask] ; 01904 321138
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1SbNZ4h
6.4 Nottingham Trent University
Centre for Academic Development and Quality
VLE Business Manager
A4263
£31,343 - £35,256
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 08 Nov 2015
Informal enquiries to Ben Williams - [log in to unmask]
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1ZFLJqU
6.5 Carol Watson Executive Search
Flinders University
Director of Centre for Innovation in Learning and Teaching
FUDCILT
Full time
Closing date: 15 November 2015
Informal enquiries to [log in to unmask]
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1Hedagb
7. Current articles from the #altc blog
The new-look blog website is at: https://altc.alt.ac.uk/blog/
Latest articles:
“‘With power comes great responsibility’: How librarians can harness the power of social media for the benefit of library users”
Gregory Toth
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1MYTyPf
“How should we measure and show online learning activity?”
Tim O’Riordan
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1M4J1FA
“Slack app at University of Southampton”
Fiona Harvey
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1PYqcFZ
“Video for all! An EU project to build on”
Russell Stannard
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1jrr88N
“My Experience at altc 2015, Manchester”
Barineme Beke Fakae
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1GEilFY
“Expanding and Extending Conversations at #altc via @vconnecting” Rebecca J. Hogue, Maha Bali
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1Ri30RE
We welcome articles, comment, reviews, project news and advertising enquiries. For more information on how to submit an article to the Newsletter go to http://go.alt.ac.uk/1EMDSy6
8. Current articles from our peer-reviewed Open Access journal Research in Learning Technology
The journal website is at: http://go.alt.ac.uk/RLT_Journal
“Boundary breaking for interdisciplinary learning”
Adi Kidron, Yael Kali
DOI: 10.3402/rlt.v23.26496
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1P1bdf3
“Making connections: technological interventions to support students in using, and tutors in creating, assessment feedback”
Ian Glover, Helen J. Parkin, Stuart Hepplestone, Brian Irwin, Helen Rodger
DOI: 10.3402/rlt.v23.27078
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1kXVIYQ
“A blended learning framework for curriculum design and professional development”
Negin Mirriahi, Dennis Alonzo, Bob Fox
DOI: 10.3402/rlt.v23.28451
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1OckQHC
“First year university student engagement using digital curation and career goal setting”
Amy Antonio, David Tuffley
DOI: 10.3402/rlt.v23.28337
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1ip6zt0
“Orchestration in learning techonology research: evaluation of a conceptual framework”
Luis P. Prieto, Yannis Dimitriadis, Juan I. Asensio Pérez, Chee-Kit Looi
DOI: 10.3402/rlt.v23.28019
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1PPOakj
“Making the most of mobility: virtual mentoring and education practitioner professional development”
Hazel D. Owen
DOI: 10.3402/rlt.v23.25566
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1NwYcHU
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