Annual Conference 2017
News, events and Calls for Proposals
New publications from #altc blog and Research in Learning Technology
Jobs

1. Annual Conference 2017

1.1 ALT Annual Conference 2017: Beyond islands of innovation – how Learning Technology became the new norm(al)

A big thank you to everyone who participated and made this event a success!

Watch the keynotes:

Bonnie Stewart – The new norm(al): Confronting what open means for higher education: http://go.alt.ac.uk/2j7Pp8U
Siân Bayne -The death of a network: data and anonymity on campus: http://go.alt.ac.uk/2j8NwZN
Peter Goodyear – Shaping Spaces: http://go.alt.ac.uk/2j9wzhL

Watch other sessions via the programme page: http://go.alt.ac.uk/altc_prog

Conference website: https://altc.alt.ac.uk/2017/

Conference news: https://altc.alt.ac.uk/2017/news/

Sponsors: https://altc.alt.ac.uk/2017/our-sponsors/

Exhibitors: https://altc.alt.ac.uk/2017/our-exhibitors/

Supporters: https://altc.alt.ac.uk/2017/our-supporters/

1.2 2017 Josie Fraser awarded Honorary Life Membership of the Association for Learning Technology

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2gO1Hme

2. News, events and calls for proposals

2.1 Webinar: How live polling can be used for ‘interactive theater’ sessions, 12 September, 12.00

In this webinar, run by Meetoo, participants can find out about the University of Southampton's innovative use of in-class polling to facilitate ‘interactive theater’ sessions for Health Sciences students.

The webinar will include details and discussion on:

Innovative use of in-class polling which combines a branching story-line and a theatrical approach to provide interactive sessions for nursing students.
Previous experience of using Meetoo live polling for branching storylines to explore issues around challenging topics such as mental health.
Reflections on successfully using live polling and Skype in lectures.

Those interested but unable to make the webinar will receive a recording if they register.

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2wkF0eF

2.2 Blended Learning Essentials: Developing Digital Skills preview webinar, 13 September 2017, 12.00 - 13.00

This free webinar previews the third part of the Blended Learning Essentials open course for the Vocational Education and Training sector, designed to support the development of learners’ digital skills in the workplace.

Register: http://go.alt.ac.uk/2ivqrAf

2.3 HE Blog swap, 13 September 2017

This initiative allows participants to find a blog partner and write for each other by posting on Twitter on 13 September, using the hashtag #HEblogswap. This is organised by Dr Emma Kennedy (QMUL) and Santanu Vasant (City, University of London).

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2wkB917

2.4 Blended Learning Essentials: Getting started preview webinar, 12 October 2017, 12.00 - 13.00

This free webinar previews the first part of the Blended Learning Essentials open course for the Vocational Education and Training sector, designed to support the development of learners’ digital skills in the workplace. The first part will run again in November.

Register: http://go.alt.ac.uk/2wkBf9i

3. New publications from #altc blog and Research in Learning Technology

Geographical Information Systems in the classroom - Digimap for Schools http://go.alt.ac.uk/2vuToxv

Video games in higher education: using video games to develop graduate attributes http://go.alt.ac.uk/2gN5TSP

Playful Learning: the eLearning@ed Conference 2017 http://go.alt.ac.uk/2gN26oO

Development of an institutional framework to guide transitions into enhanced blended learning in higher education http://go.alt.ac.uk/2vsUxJm

Can teaching excellence be promoted through the development of digital capabilities? http://go.alt.ac.uk/2spNAng

Supporting law students’ skills development online – a strategy to improve skills and reduce student stress? http://go.alt.ac.uk/2vsjvbM

Collaborative technologies, higher order thinking and self-sufficient learning: A case study of adult learners http://go.alt.ac.uk/2eTy4iw

4. Jobs

4.1 The Education and Training Foundation

Business Development, Membership and Communications
Business Systems Manager
ETF-BSM-08-2017
£45,000 (negotiable)
Full time
Closing date: 8 September 2017

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2wa0tFo

4.2 The Education and Training Foundation

Business Development, Membership and Communications
Digital Manager – Membership
ETF-DOM-08-2017
£45,000 (negotiable)
Full time
Closing date: 12 noon, 8 September 2017

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2wa0tFo

4.3 Queen's University Belfast

Academic and Student Affairs

Educational Developer

17/105834

£32,548 - £42,418 per annum (including contribution points)

Full time

Closing date: 8 September 2017

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2wk9ZHJ

4.4 Imperial College London

Digital Learning & Innovation Hub

Digital Learning Designer

HRB201745AH

£45,400 - £54,880

Full time

Closing date: 10 September 2017 (midnight BST)

Informal enquiries to Mr Gideon Shimshon, Director of Digital Learning & Innovation, [log in to unmask]

4.5 Imperial College London

Digital Learning & Innovation Hub

Videographer (MOOCs Media Production)

HRB201744AH

£35,400 - £54,880 (dependent on experience()

Full time

Closing date: 10 September 2017 (midnight BST)

Informal enquiries to Mr Gideon Shimshon, Director of Digital Learning & Innovation, [log in to unmask]

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2wkPjiO

4.6 University of Leeds

Digital Learning Service
Course Design Manager
CSDLS1017
£32,548 to £38,833
Full time, Fixed Term (3 years)
Closing date: 20 September 2017
Informal enquiries to Carol Elston, [log in to unmask]

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2gO57FN

---