ALT Trustee Elections 2019
The voting to elect two new Trustees opened on 8 July 2019. The election will be carried out for ALT by the Electoral Reform Services. Eligible Members will receive voting instructions via email and any members eligible to vote twice, as individual members and representatives of member organisations, will receive two emails. Voting closes at 12:00 noon on 20 August 2019. The candidates are: Natalie Lafferty, Sharon Flynn, Maha Bali, Jonathan Worth, Lyshi Soloman, Rosie Hare, Thom Cochrane and Rich Goodman.
Call for Expressions of Interest to Chair the 2020 ALT Annual Conference
We are seeking experienced Co-Chairs for the 2020 ALT Annual Conference Committee. The Co-Chairs will play a major role in planning and delivery of the conference in 2020.
We are looking to appoint two or three people with the following qualities:
- national/international standing in the Learning Technology field;
- the commitment and vision to make the conference a success;
- the capacity to chair a major international conference, and its programme committee;
- enthusiasm for and/or experience of working with the ALT community and being a Member of ALT.
Applications to become a Co-Chair for 2020 close on the 30 July 2019. This news item includes more information about becoming a Co-Chair and how to apply.
Call for Members to get involved in ALT
It’s that time of year where we invite our Members to come and get more involved with ALT. Taking an active part in the work of the Association ensures that all activities are shaped by Members’ priorities and also offer valuable opportunities for professional development and recognition.We are seeking expressions of interest from our Members from:
- all sectors of education and training including schools, vocational education, Higher Education and work-based learning
- people in research, practitioner, management, technical and policy roles as well as learners who have a special interest in Learning Technology
- the private and public sectors
- within and outside the UK (subject to reaching an agreement on an effective method of participation).
Please refer to the full call to get involved to find out more information and how to express an interest.
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2. News, events, courses and calls for proposals
Connected Students - UEL Learning and Teaching Symposium 2019
Are you interested in finding out about ways staff across the sector have addressed the topic of connected students (to pedagogy, employability and live applied projects)? Join us on 19th September, with keynotes Dr Theo Gilbert (Associate Professor of Learning and Teaching and Times Higher Education Most Innovative Teacher of the Year 2018) and Professor Kevin Hylton (Professor of Equality and Diversity in Sport, Leisure and Education) and presentations from staff at the University of East London and beyond. Register today! #uelLTsym19 https://go.alt.ac.uk/2FAqYKD
The University of Lincoln adopt Talis Elevate to enhance the Teaching & Learning experience
The University of Lincoln, following a year of trialling Talis Elevate, have now purchased a site licence for three years. They had been an engaged participant in the pilot, with 8 academics using Talis Elevate in 2 disciplines over the 12 month period. We asked Jasper Shotts, Dean of Lincoln Academy of Learning and Teaching to share a bit about his experience of using Talis Elevate during the pilot phase, and plans for the future with Talis Elevate. We also spoke to Ian Snowley, Dean of Student Learning Development and University Librarian at the University of Lincoln to find out more about how Talis Elevate fits into the university’s strategy. Please see the full press release included - https://go.alt.ac.uk/2JGOXZn
FHEDAWG webinar: find out more about the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
Many Members have participated in a new webinar series organised by ALT as part of our work with the Further Higher Education Digital Accessibility Working Group (FHEDAWG). There have now been two webinars, and recordings from both sessions are now available: Thursday 11 July - https://go.alt.ac.uk/2JEJrq2 and Friday 26 April - https://go.alt.ac.uk/2JCs2OX
Please help raise the profile of digital accessibility within HE!
The Office for Students is surveying universities as part of a "review of models of support for disabled students". (The survey is being carried out by the Institute for Employment Studies on behalf of the OfS). The survey has been sent out to heads of student service and heads of disability support. If your colleagues haven't shared the survey with you yet, please contact them and inquire about it.
Applications open for MSc Blended and Online Education starting September 2019
Applications are now open for the relaunched MSc Blended and Online Education, which is a part-time, fully online programme for educational professionals seeking to develop their critical understanding and skills in the area of teaching and learning with technology. Providing opportunities to develop, implement and evaluate the use of technology for open and inclusive learning and teaching, the programme is designed to complement professional practice, allowing participants to develop a personal, evidence-based approach. This award-winning programme has been redesigned to reflect current developments and challenges in the areas of technology and education. Exit points are offered at PG Cert (3 modules), PG Dip (6 modules), and
MSc (6 modules + digital dissertation). Apply now to start in September 2019. For more information visit https://go.alt.ac.uk/2FJfHaK
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3. Jobs
NEW - The University of Edinburgh - eLearning Systems Developer
School of GeoSciences
Ref: Vacancy Ref: : 048502
£27,830 - £32,236 per annum
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 30 July 2019
Informal enquiries to Contact Person : Charnelle Sullivan Contact Number : 0131 650 5851 Contact Email : [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2Si4hzr
NEW - CB Resourcing - Learning Technologist – Moodle
Ref: 6-426738
£39,000-48,000
Full time
Closing date: 20 July 2019
Informal enquiries to Tim Palmer - [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2LTZpzI
NEW - The University of the West of England, Bristol - Senior Learning Technologist
Health and Applied Sciences
Ref: R00255
£33,199 - £39,609
Full time
Closing date: 28 July 2019
Informal enquiries to Tom Buckley [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2Y0yVCR
NEW - Regent's University London - Learning Technology Administrator
Academic and Educational Developments
Ref: 19/77/AED
£25,781- £26,828
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 17 July 2019
Informal enquiries to Bryony Bramer ([log in to unmask])
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2XXmbNp
University of Strathclyde - Learning Technologist (Student Learning)
Education Enhancement
Ref: 231308
£27,830-£31,302
Full time, Temporary
Closing date: 17 July 2019
Informal enquiries to Howard Ramsay: [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2Jcx1af
University of Strathclyde - Learning Technologist (3 Posts)
Education Enhancement
Ref: 233018
£27,830-£31,302
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 17 July 2019
Informal enquiries to Howard Ramsay: [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2Jbvh0H
Coventry University Online - Senior Digital Platform Lead
The Studio
Ref: REQ007125
GBP 45,378 - GBP 54,021 per annum
Full time
Closing date: 21 July 2019
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2Jbvgd9
Coventry University Online - Senior Content Strategy Lead
The Studio
Ref: REQ007123
GBP 45,378 - GBP 54,021 per annum
Full time
Closing date: 21 July 2019
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2JamVqf
London College of Communication, University of the Arts London - TEL Coordinator (0.6 FTE)
Digital Learning
Ref: 5361
£20,595 - £25,293 (pro rata £34,326 - £42,155)
Part time, Permanent
Closing date: 22 July 2019
Informal enquiries to Lesley Wilkins, [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2J9BsCt
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine - Education Technologist - Content Developer
Education
Ref: 277-19
£28,660 - £33,199
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 16 July 2019
Informal enquiries to Dan Robinson, [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2JcoiVy
University of Reading - TEL Applications Manager
Centre for Quality Support and Development
Ref: SRF29430
£30,395 - 39,609
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 02 August 2019
Informal enquiries to Andy Turner, [log in to unmask], 0118 378 6128
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2JaunBC
The University of Edinburgh - Lecturer in Biological Education
School of Biological Sciences
Ref: 048272
£40,792- 48,677
Full time
Closing date: 15 July 2019
Informal enquiries to Dr Patrick Walsh [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2Fj6hCn
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4. New publications from #altc blog and Research in Learning Technology
#ALTC Blog
Research in Learning Technology
- NEW - Learner experiences of a blended course incorporating a MOOC on Haskell functional programming
Vicki H.M. Dale, Jeremy Singer - https://go.alt.ac.uk/32iExYx
- Developing and evaluating virtual anatomy resources for teaching allied health disciplines
Nicola Massy-Westropp, Eileen Giles, Rachaelle Dantu, Harsha Wechalekar, Arjun Burlakoti- https://go.alt.ac.uk/2x7HUmB
- Use of the game-based learning platform KAHOOT! to facilitate learner engagement in Animal Science students
Kristie E. Cameron, Lewis A. Bizo - https://go.alt.ac.uk/30tAUxP
- Beacons: A tool for 21st Century teaching and learning?
Charles Atherton - https://go.alt.ac.uk/2VBPTTv
- Using a handwriting app leads to improvement in manual dexterity in kindergarten children
Christi Butler, Ricardo Pimenta, Jodi Tommerdahl, Chadwick T. Fuchs, Priscila Caçola - https://go.alt.ac.uk/2UyinAv
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