Nominations for 2020 Honorary Life Membership are now open
The Call for Nominations for 2020 Honorary Life Membership has now been issued, with a closing date of Friday 29 May 2020. We encourage nominations from all sectors and invite you to help us recognise those individuals who have made a difference and whom you would like to see receive the Honorary Life Membership Award. https://go.alt.ac.uk/3bMHkh1
Call for nominations for 2020 Trustee elections
The Call for nominations for the 2020 Trustee elections has now also been issued. We invite nominations for a Trustee to serve an initial three year term as President of ALT to be elected by Members. All nominations should be submitted by Wednesday, 20 May 2020. https://go.alt.ac.uk/35EklSM
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2. News, events, courses and calls for proposals
Jumping online: What have we learned?
The Centre for Distance Education is keen to provide support and development for those working in online education during these unprecedented times. We shall be holding a webinar on Thursday 28 May 2020 13.00-14.30 on the topic "Jumping online: What have we learned?" https://go.alt.ac.uk/2WOCV6M
Attached is the 43rd version of the Educational Technology and Education Conference List comprising a variety of professional development opportunities. The list is a little long simply because some events are listed twice - their original scheduled dates and the new postponed dates. https://go.alt.ac.uk/3dB1Kdm
Mahara UK & IE Virtual Hui 2020
Free online conference for Mahara ePortfolio practitioners and developers to get together and share what they've been up to. Keynote to be delivered by Kristina Hoeppner, Mahara Project Lead and Community Facilitator https://go.alt.ac.uk/2L3U0Et
Now free and online: Academic Practice and Technology (APT2020) conference, 6 July 2020
The 18th Academic Practice and Technology (APT2020) annual conference will take place on Monday 6th July 2020, is free and hosted online by Imperial College. This year's conference is entitled "Shaping academic practice for the new decade". The Call for Proposals deadline has also been extended to 15 May 2020. https://go.alt.ac.uk/39nx78W
Vevox Arms Virtual Pub Quiz
Join the locals at the Vevox Education Arms Virtual Pub Quiz for pints, prizes, puns and mental probing! Glorious bragging rights (and a £20 amazon voucher!) are on offer for the winner… and see how the Vevox quizzing feature works so you can use it for your own virtual classes. https://go.alt.ac.uk/3cgN1E4
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3. Jobs
NEW - University of West London - Learning designer
ExPERT Academy
Ref: EXP007
£37,190 to £45,178
Fixed term (9 months)
Closing date: 24 May 2020
Informal enquiries to Diogo Casanova, [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2AiTrED
NEW - INASP - Programme Coordinator Technology Enhanced Learning
Ref: This vacancy will be held open until it is filled, so applicants are advised to submit applications as soon as possible.
£28.000-£35.000
Full time, One-year fixed term
Closing date: 31 May 2020
Informal enquiries to Joanna Wild, [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2WHWRbG
NEW - PebblePad - Learning Technologist
Implementation and customer success
£28,000 - £35,000
Full time, Part time, Permanent, Flexible
Closing date: 12 June 2020
Informal enquiries to Iain Griffin [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2SIKbQu
NEW - University of Hertfordshire - E-Learning Technology Developer
Learning and Teaching Innovation Centre
Ref: 027236
£28,331 - £33,797
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 25 May 2020
Informal enquiries to Jonathan Meere [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/3cdYS5F
NEW - The Open University - Senior Product Development Manager
LDS
Ref: 17321
£41,526 - £49,533
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 22 May 2020
Informal enquiries to [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2L9ndOk
NEW - The Open University - UWP (Xbox) App Developer
Learner and Discovery Services
Ref: 17306
£33,797 - £40,322
Full time, Temporary
Closing date: 26 May 2020
Informal enquiries to [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2SF8zT2
NEW - Leeds Beckett University - Instructional Design Support Officer
Distance Learning Unit
Ref: REQ0000364
£25,941 - £30,046
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 22 June 2020
Informal enquiries to Sara Thornes - [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2xLXGI0
NEW - University of Leeds - Course Design Manager
Digital Education Service
Ref: CSDLS1066
£33,797 - £40,322
Full time
Closing date: 19 May 2020
Informal enquiries to Angela Holmes ([log in to unmask])
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2YI8fqo
NEW - University of Leeds - Lead Instructional Designer
Digital Education Service
Ref: CSDLS1065
£27,511 - £32,817p.a.
Full time
Closing date: 19 May 2020
Informal enquiries to Richard Nelson ([log in to unmask])
https://go.alt.ac.uk/35Pj63D
NEW - London School of Economics - Head, Digital Education
LSE Eden Centre for Education Enhancement
£54,536 to £62,939 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £69,744 pa inclusive of London allowance
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 25 May 2020
Informal enquiries to Dr Claire Gordon, Director of the Eden Centre, [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/3doaOlx
NEW - University of West London - Learning designer
The Expert Academy
£37,190-£45,178
Temporary, Until 28th February 2021
Closing date: 22 May 2020
Informal enquiries to [log in to unmask]
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) - e-learning Systems and Content Manager
Services to Members - Education Team
Starting at £40,172 per year and rising each year (+£5,215 per year London Weighting for London HQ based)
Full time
Closing date: 25 May 2020
Informal enquiries to [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2SzIXqv
Durham University - Digital Learning Developer/Senior Digital Learning Developer x 2
DCAD - Durham Centre for Academic Development
Ref: 20000320
£33,797-£51,034
Full time, Temporary
Closing date: 15 May 2020
Informal enquiries to [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2XVBbuN
Durham University - Digital Learning Designer/Senior Digital Learning Designer x 3
DCAD - Durham Centre for Academic Development
Ref: 20000319
£33,797-£49,553
Full time, Permanent, Temporary
Closing date: 15 May 2020
Informal enquiries to [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2VRokHl
Durham University - Learning Technology Advisor/Senior Learning Technology Advisor
DCAD - Durham Centre for Academic Development
Ref: 20000318
£33,797-£49,553
Permanent
Closing date: 15 May 2020
Informal enquiries to [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/3eGw6wi
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4. New publications from #altc blog and Research in Learning Technology
#ALTC Blog
Research in Learning Technology
- Holographic teaching presence: participant experiences of interactive synchronous seminars delivered via holographic videoconferencing
Nai Li, David Lefevre - https://go.alt.ac.uk/3c83muF
- Learner skills in open virtual mobility
Kamakshi Rajagopal, Olga Firssova, Ilse Op de Beeck, Elke Van der Stappen, Slavi Stoyanov, Piet Henderikx, Ilona Buchem - https://go.alt.ac.uk/2UAKIEq
- The seven principles of online learning: Feedback from faculty and alumni on its importance for teaching and learning
Cynthia Janet Tanis - https://go.alt.ac.uk/3bpL7Al
- Examining educational technology and research impact: the two roles of e-learning and related terms in the 2014 REF impact case studies
Katy Jordan - https://go.alt.ac.uk/3cNuaRH
- Becoming an open educator: towards an open threshold framework
Gemma Tur, Leo Havemann, Dawn Marsh, Jeffrey M. Keefer, Fabio Nascimbeni - https://go.alt.ac.uk/2IAE0Zi
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