ALT’s Research in Learning Technology Journal welcomes three new Editors
We are delighted to welcome new Editors to the Editorial Team for Research in Learning Technology. Led by Editor-in-Chief, Lesley Diack, the open call for expressions of interest and subsequent recruitment and selection process has led to the following appointments: Tunde Varga-Atkins, Louise Drumm and James Brunton will join the Editorial Team as Editors alongside Lesley Diack, Liz Bennett, Michael Flavin, Sarah
Honeychurch, Simon Thomson, and Gail Wilson. The Trustees of ALT congratulate all new appointments and extend a very warm welcome to all! https://go.alt.ac.uk/39eu85Y
Online Winter Conference programme launch!
We have a packed programme of sessions this year, covering a range of themes and also featuring esteemed panel discussions each day. You can select sessions and build your own programme, to create a day that suits your preferences. Our member and special interest groups are also holding meetups in the run up to and during the conference. The social programme will feature opportunities for you to network and
take part in the second ALT quiz hosted by VeVox. Full conference ticket only £49 for members https://go.alt.ac.uk/3lWW9mc
Member Strategic update - October 2020
As we make our way through this very unusual term, Members across sectors continue to face pressures on many fronts, from supporting students who are self-isolating to guiding staff through scaled up online and blended delivery. See the full strategic update here - https://go.alt.ac.uk/35BqShG
Last Week’s Top @A_L_T Tweet
A warm welcome to our new Research in Learning Technology Editors - Tunde Varga-Atkins, James Brunton, and Louise Drumm #altc @tundeva @DrJamesBrunton @louisedrumm https://go.alt.ac.uk/39eu85Y pic.twitter.com/t7mRlzHPVi
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2. News, events, courses and calls for proposals
Our Days Are Numbered: Metrics, Managerialism, and Academic Development Edited by Professor Veronica Bamber
SEDA are thrilled to announce details of an important and timely new publication “Our Days Are Numbered: Metrics, Managerialism, and Academic Development” Edited by Professor Veronica Bamber. Cost: SEDA Members - £20, Non – SEDA Members - £24. A copy of this will be sent to all named institutional contacts. Hear Roni speak on this subject at the SEDA Winter Festival on Tuesday 15th December
2020 @ 1pm.
Anti-racism & learning technology meetings
A group of UK HE learning technology staff have started to meet regularly to discuss issues and take actions in relation to racism within UK HE, with a focus on our own field. The first meeting was held in November and three further 1-hour meetings have been scheduled: Thurs 3 December 11.00, Thurs 17 December 2.30 & Weds 6 January 10.00. If you would like to get involved or attend any of the meetings please sign-up.
https://go.alt.ac.uk/3mnFUi7
2nd Call for Chapters - Industry Practices in Education (Springer) - 20th Jan 2021
We are inviting initial chapter proposals for the forthcoming edited book, “Industry Practices, Processes and Techniques Adopted in Education - Supporting innovative teaching and learning practice”, edited by Kathryn MacCallum and David Parsons to be published by Springer in late 2021. At this stage, we only require suggested chapter titles, details of authors, and a brief outline of the proposed content of the
chapter (approx 200 words). These can be sent to us by filling in the expression of interest Google Form (https://tinyurl.com/IndustryPracCFP) Any questions about the call for chapters should be directed to the editors at [log in to unmask]
Important Dates:
- Abstract Registration due: January 20th, 2021
- Notification on initial acceptance: February 1st, 2021
- Book Chapters due: March 1st, 2021
- Notification to authors: May 1st, 2021
- Revised papers due: July 1st, 2021
- Publication of the book: Late 2021
MoodleMunch webinar - Tuesday 1 December, 13:00 GMT
Join us at our second webinar of MoodleMuch series 2. Dublin City University and Marino Institute of Education will deliver presentations. DCU will present an initiative to guide students in developing library and academic writing skills (DigCompEdu competence 3.2 ‘Guidance’). Marino Institute of Education will present its use of podcasts and Moodle to give students flexibility in engaging with content
(DigCompEdu competence 2.3 ‘Managing, protecting and sharing digital resources’). Register to attend via Zoom: https://go.alt.ac.uk/35B586N
EdTech Online winter Conference 2021: Paradigm Shift? Reflection, Resilience and Renewal in Digital Education. Date: 14/15 January
Registration is now open and the Call for Papers can be accessed at this link also. https://bit.ly/ILTAWinter We welcome submission of papers across all formats. Registration for the ILTA Winter Conference will cost €30 with institutional and student discounts available. Check out the conference website for more information.
https://bit.ly/ILTAWinter
Inspera Q&A Coffee Break webinar "Exam Day - Before & After the Pandemic"
The pandemic is re-shaping our world. How do we provide students with flexible, fair and secure opportunities to test their knowledge and skills in the time of turmoil? In this webinar, we will talk about the exam day before and after the pandemic. What are the benefits of on-screen delivery, what does exam day look like for different stakeholders, and what about the logistics? We will reflect on best practices of
preparing for the digital transformation of exam delivery with the group of experts who have years of hands-on experience with this process. Wednesday December 9th, 2020, 9.00-9.45 AM (ET), 2.00-2.45 PM (BST), 3.00-3.45 PM (CEST) https://go.alt.ac.uk/3lA3tUJ
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3. Jobs
Members Directory: a directory of consultants and commercial services, connecting those who have expertise with those who need additional input. You can add yourself to the directory here and access the full list here.
NEW - Coventry University - Learning Designer
Coventry University Online
Ref: CUOL000056
£37,395 to £41,795 p/y
Full time
Closing date: 13 December 2020
Informal enquiries to David Hopkins / [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2FxIhhZ
NEW - Imperial College London - Product Engineer - Teaching and Learning
Information Communications and Technology (ICT)
Ref: FOG00432
£47,842 - £57,606
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 08 December 2020
Informal enquiries to [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2KT4vO4
NEW - UCL - Faculty Learning Technology Lead
Faculty of Engineering Sciences
Ref: 1872284
£44,737 - £52,764
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 04 December 2020
Informal enquiries to [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/39sdPTm
BIMM Institute - Learning Technologist
Digital Learning Team
Fixed term Jan 2021-Jan 2022 (12 months)
Closing date: 07 December 2020
Informal enquiries to [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/3fqm03m
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4. New publications from #altc blog and Research in Learning Technology
- NEW - The effectiveness of flipped learning strategy in the development of scientific research skills in procedural research course among higher education diploma students
Omar M. Mahasneh - https://go.alt.ac.uk/3o8qK0S
- The effects of a Moodle-based instructional unit on physical activity in schools on 15–20 years experienced permanent Irish primary teachers physical activity knowledge, attitudes and behaviour
David Brennan - https://go.alt.ac.uk/32EpzOb
- The impact of audience response platform Mentimeter on the student and staff learning experience
Emma Mayhew, Madeleine Davies, Amanda Millmore, Lindsey Thompson, Alicia Pena Bizama - https://go.alt.ac.uk/3ek1W1X
- First year undergraduates make use of recordings to overcome the barriers to higher education: evidence from a survey
Jill R.D. MacKay - https://go.alt.ac.uk/3dMQdZE
- An exploratory study of students’ perceptions of learning management system utilisation and learning community
Hungwei Tseng - https://go.alt.ac.uk/3kch3Ng
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