- Updates for Members
- News, events and Calls for Proposals
- New publications from #altc blog and Research in Learning Technology
- Jobs
1. Updates for Members
1.1 Call for Co-Chairs for the #OER18 conference
We are seeking experienced co-chairs for the 2018 Conference Committee of the 9th OER Conference, who will play a major role in planning and facilitating the conference, which will take place in April 2018.
http://go.alt.ac.uk/2ijJFIE
1.2 Blended Learning Essentials course - new dates and new courses
The Blended Learning Essentials course for the Vocational Education and Training sector, commissioned by the Ufi Charitable Trust, will be offered again this year. This popular free course starts again on 20 February, and two new courses have been added to the existing two. The course also offers a route to CMALT
accreditation.
http://go.alt.ac.uk/2jzUO4f
1.3 OER17 conference registration now open
Attending OER17 presents a fantastic opportunity for anyone with an interest in open educational practice, expert or novice, to share, learn and debate ‘The Politics of Open’ and consider what needs to be done to overcome barriers and move open education forwards.
The programme schedule will be made available as soon as possible; it will consist of two action-packed days with a choice of strands and sessions as well as keynotes from Maha Bali, Lucy Crompton-Reid and Diana Arce.
The conference price represents excellent value for money but to secure the best price, book early. Our early bird rate is available until 31 January.
More information: http://go.alt.ac.uk/2iMluC1
To register: http://go.alt.ac.uk/2hVc5DO
1.4 Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities at OER17
The 8th Open Educational Resources Conference, OER17: The Politics of Open, will be held from 5 to 6 April 2017 at Resource for London, UK. The conference is an important event for all involved in Higher and Further Education. You can get involved by sponsoring the exhibition, gaining prominent identification, or by
exhibiting at the exhibition.
http://go.alt.ac.uk/2iTdgFd
1.5 ALT Annual Conference - get involved!
ALT’s Annual Conference for learning technologists takes place at the University of Liverpool from 5 to 7 September 2017. This is your chance to get involved! Join the committee and play a key part in shaping this important event:
http://go.alt.ac.uk/2hoqj3n
1.6 Research In Learning Technology - journal transition in progress
Co-Action Publishing AB, the publisher of our Open Access journal, Research in Learning Technology, is joining the Taylor & Francis Group this month. Read more about the transition.
http://go.alt.ac.uk/2h3MCbH
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2. News, events and calls for proposals
2.1 FELTAG SIG webinar: The Learning Lab: Making use of emerging technology to support digital literacy-in-action, 24 January, 12.30 - 13.30
The Learning Lab at Dundee and Angus College is an innovative space enabling staff and learners to explore new ways of learning and teaching with technology. The webinar will cover how Dundee and Angus College are supporting 21st century learning through the Learning Lab, and give examples of how this prepares students
for employment and life-long learning.
http://go.alt.ac.uk/2h9vW5B
2.2 OER17: The Politics of Open, Resource for London, 5 - 6 April 2017
OER17 presents an opportunity for open practitioners, activists, educators and policy makers to come together as a community to reflect on The Politics of Open and to discuss challenges and strengths, priorities and changes we want to effect. The conference will be chaired by social and educational technologist and
Wikimedia UK Trustee Josie Fraser, and Alek Tarkowski, Director of Centrum Cyfrowe, co-founder and coordinator of Creative Commons Poland.
http://go.alt.ac.uk/2gObOoN
2.3 VocTech Impact 2017 funding
Funding is being being offered for projects on new learning tools, using genuinely innovative methods to raise skill levels for a significant number of learners. Organisations who have well developed ideas for using digital technology for innovative learning delivery can apply for funding of £150,000 to £300,000, for
projects of up to 18 months duration.
http://go.alt.ac.uk/2jnhW6y
2.4 Webinar: Using interactive tools for group discussion in large lectures and to produce peer-led teaching, 17 January 2017, 13.00
In this webinar run by Meetoo, Dr Neil Pickles from the University of Chester will detail how he has used Meetoo to increase engagement in learning activities with undergraduate students. In this webinar he will showcase some example of using Meetoo relevant to both small and large group teaching.
If you cannot attend, you can still register to receive a recording of the webinar.
http://go.alt.ac.uk/2j4p0Fn
2.5 BYOD4L open online course, 16 - 20 January 2017
BYOD4L is an open, online collaborative event with the aim of enabling colleagues from across the UK and beyond to connect, communicate, collaborate, curate and create over the week. BYOD4l provides an, informal CPD opportunity for anyone interested in using technology more effectively in learning and teaching and indeed
in everyday life. Each day will end with a tweetchat from 20.00 - 21.00.
http://go.alt.ac.uk/2igHk10
2.6 Team Based Learning Symposium, 19 January 2017
This event provides an opportunity to discuss the vision and priorities of the European Board of the Team Based Learning Collaborative (TBLC), network with other TBL practitioners, provide opportunities for troubleshooting and sharing of best practice, and discuss developmental needs and opportunities. It is aimed at
current TBL practitioners or those are planning to use TBL and know something about it.
Cost: £60, which includes lunch and refreshments.
For accommodation at Heaton Mount, please contact 01274234485 or [log in to unmask]
http://go.alt.ac.uk/2io0IHP
2.7 Blended Learning Consortium regional meetings, Feb/Mar 2017
The Blended Learning Consortium is running a number of regional Blended Learning meetings taking place through February and March. These free events, covering a wide range of topics, are open to staff from any College interested in Blended Learning and/or finding out more about the Blended Learning Consortium http://www.blc-fe.org/
For more information and to book a place see http://go.alt.ac.uk/2iOLoln
2.8 Accelerating Digital Transformation in Higher Education, Senate House, London, 7 March 2017
This event, co-hosted by University Business and Education Technology and CoSector, University of London, will bring together will bring together education leaders and digital experts to examine the role that digital transformation plays in the future of higher education.
http://go.alt.ac.uk/2j4Bmxc
2.9 EUROCALL 2017, University of Southampton, 23 - 26 August 2017 Call for Papers
The programme will include individual papers, symposia, workshops, presentations on EU-funded projects, and posters. EUROCALL (European Association for Computer Assisted Language Learning) conferences bring together educators, researchers, PhD students, administrators, designers of software and language learning systems,
policy makers and other professionals involved in Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) around the globe.
Deadline for submissions is 31 January 2017.
More information: http://go.alt.ac.uk/2hVBujY
Submit your abstract here: http://go.alt.ac.uk/2j7zeUx
2.10 IFIP WCCE 2017, Dublin, Ireland, 3 - 6 July 2017
Submissions are now open for this conference. As described in the Call for Papers, a selected collection of papers will be published as a post-conference book in the Springer IFIP AICT series.
Deadline for submissions is 3 February 2017.
http://go.alt.ac.uk/2jdBD3N
2.11 Nottingham Law School Centre for Legal Education Conference 2017: Legal Education, Legal Practice and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, 16 - 17 June
Third biennial conference, and fifth anniversary of the Centre for Legal Education at Nottingham Law School. The 2017 conference is entitled ‘Legal Education, Legal Practice and Technology’.
Deadline for submissions is 6 February 2017. All proposals will be peer reviewed.
Papers and presentations from the previous conferences: http://go.alt.ac.uk/2iLhEsC
Proposals, including those for posters, should be sent to: [log in to unmask]
2.12 Call for Contributions: Change Agents' Network Conference, supported by Jisc, University of Exeter, 21 - 22 April 2017
CAN2017 will be showcasing practice from universities and colleges across the UK on how they are working in partnership with students. We are looking for staff and students to share specific examples of how they are working in partnership, how students are working as change agents or as co-researchers to improve their
educational experience. Deadline for contributions 10 February 2017.
For questions contact Sarah Knight, [log in to unmask] or J. Hibberd, [log in to unmask]
More information about the conference: http://go.alt.ac.uk/2hzGSXx
More information about the call for proposals, and to submit a proposal: http://go.alt.ac.uk/2gE0l7Q
2.13 Coaching offer
Jane Brotchie is offering reduced-rate coaching in exchange for feedback while she is in training to be an accredited Co-Active Coach, alongside her work as a Learning Designer. She is offering a limited number of places at a 'pay-what-you-can-afford' rate in return for feedback and referrals. She is also offering
one free place to anyone who is a graduating student, on a low income or in between jobs.
Contact: [log in to unmask]
http://go.alt.ac.uk/2jA1oYu
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3. New publications from #altc blog and Research in Learning Technology
A Review of the Digital Accessibility FutureLearn Course http://go.alt.ac.uk/2iLnuu2
Copyright and e-learning : a guide for practitioners – Book Review http://go.alt.ac.uk/2hUpNLH
Transformational Further Education: empowering people & communities http://go.alt.ac.uk/2gP1DNI
Best-practice model for technology enhanced learning in the creative arts http://go.alt.ac.uk/2iTa3FD
Designing for learner engagement with computer-based testing http://go.alt.ac.uk/2hwHT5C
Different views on Digital Scholarship: separate worlds or cohesive research field? http://go.alt.ac.uk/2gFA1LB
A study of the role of a technology-enhanced learning implementation group in mediating an institutional VLE minimum standards policy http://go.alt.ac.uk/2gYx8cr
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4. Jobs
4.1 University of Greenwich
Educational Development - Vice Chancellors Office
Senior Lecturer in Technology Enhanced Teaching and Learning
1312
£37,768-46,414
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 15 January 2017
Informal enquiries to [log in to unmask], 0208 3317802
http://go.alt.ac.uk/2jblZ8B
4.2 University College London
Digital Education
Learning Technologist
1616328
£34,056 to £41,163 per annum (UCL Grade 7), inclusive of London Allowance.
Full time
Closing date: 15 January 2017
http://go.alt.ac.uk/2ies54p
4.3 University of Leicester
Leicester Learning Institute
Educational development adviser (digital)
CSE01698
£32,958 to £38,183
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 16 January 2017
Informal enquiries to Frances Deepwell [log in to unmask]
http://go.alt.ac.uk/2iev1y9
4.4 London School of Economics and Political Science
University of London International Programmes
Learning Technologist
N/A
£34,156 - £41,317
Full time, Fixed-term, 12 months
Closing date: 18 January 2017
Informal enquiries to Steve Bond, [log in to unmask]
http://go.alt.ac.uk/2f0U5di
4.5 Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Education and Training
Senior Educational Technologist
595-16
£32,958 to £38,183 per annum
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 20 January 2017
http://go.alt.ac.uk/2iogi6d
4.6 Kaplan Open Learning
The Learning Technology Team
Learning Technology Manager
£25,000 - £30,000
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 22 January 2017
Informal enquiries to Stephen Livesey [log in to unmask]
http://go.alt.ac.uk/2iTd0pU
4.7 Abertay University
Teaching & Learning Enhancement
Learning Enhancement Co-Ordinator
THW/16/059651/000095
£21,220-24,565)
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 25 January 2017
Informal enquiries to Dr Alastair Robertson
http://go.alt.ac.uk/2ikbknS
4.8 Treloar Trust
Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology Manager
40768
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 01 February 2017
Informal enquiries to Georgina Flower, [log in to unmask]
http://go.alt.ac.uk/2jbwZTo
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