Weekly News Digest - Issue 618, 23 August 2021

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We support a collaborative community for individuals and organisations from all sectors, and provide professional recognition and development. Each week we will update you on latest news and publications, events, jobs, and calls for proposals from across the learning technology community.

Updates for Members

Announcing #altc21 Programme,
Pre-Conference Activities and more!

We have launched the full Annual Conference 2021 programme, spread over three days and packed with discussion panels, research and practice sessions as well as video posters.

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#altc21 radio – looking for hosts

We are now looking for ALT Members who are attending the conference and interested in hosting a 30 minute segment of the #altc21 Conference Radio Show. Training and support will be provided by The Thursday Night Show so it doesn’t matter if you are an aspiring or seasoned DJ, you just need to bring the tunes and chat.

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Find out what’s in store for ALT’s Annual Conference beyond the academic programme
We are super excited to bring you a packed social programme for this year's Annual Conference, with lots of opportunities to join in with hundreds of participants from the UK and across the globe, to make new connections and meet old friends !

Work progresses on ALT's Ethical Framework
We have been working to draft, consult on and then finalise the framework and tools for launch at the Annual Conference in September on Wednesday, 8th September.

Last Week’s Top @A_L_T Tweet

The deadline for expressing your interest to get involved in #altc is Monday 20 September 2021. Please refer to the full call to get involved to find out more information and how to express an interest. www.alt.ac.uk/about-alt/who-we-are/roles-available-within-alt

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Special Interest and Membership Group Updates

ALT South England Meeting - TechThursdays

Come along and discuss your learning technology-related challenges, developments, ideas, and research opportunities. TechThursdays take place on the last Thursday of each month. You can drop in when ever or stay for the whole session - whatever works for you.

26 August 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM BST

Webinar: Copyright and online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic

The webinars are free to all and aimed at those interested in talking about copyright challenges at the current time and how we can address them.

Learn more about the Copyright and Online Learning SIG here.

27 August 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM BST

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ALSIG Webinar Series: Active Learning an institutional approach
Richard Beggs will give a brief overview of Ulster University’s institutional approach to encouraging active learning
15 September 2021
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM BST

ALSIG Webinar Series: ABC learning design online
Dr Angelica Risquez will discuss University of Limerick’s approach to Learning Design using the ABC framework
13 October 2021
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM BST

News, events, courses and calls for proposals

CPD Webinars
Participants will earn an ALT CPD Open Badge which can be used as evidence towards accreditation via one of the pathways in ALT’s CMALT framework. If you missed a previous CPD webinar, recordings are available over on YouTube.

CPD Webinar: The role of the Arts and Humanities in effective online and blended learning design

Presenter: Neil Hughes

28 September 2021
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM BST

CMALT Assessor Webinar

This session will provide information and support for CMALT assessors, providing an overview of the assessment criteria, advice on how to complete an assessment, and an opportunity to see how the assessment process works.

22 September 2021
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM BST

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Online Masterclass - Digital Skills for Optimal Performance and Wellbeing
25th Aug & 1st Sept - Free online masterclass to help staff and students manage their technology use to overcome challenges, achieve their goals and enhance their overall wellbeing. It will cover tips on digital technologies and strategies for using them to reduce overwhelm, be more organised, and effectively prioritise tasks. The session will link practice to psychology and wellbeing research, whilst also guiding you to create an action plan to help you improve productivity and wellbeing.

MSc Research
Are you a Teacher/Tutor/Lecturer/Trainer/Instructor based in the UK?
Have you had to teach remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic?
I'm studying MSc eLearning Technology at the University of Hertfordshire. I'm interested in your experience and knowledge/skills gained through remote teaching.Your responses and time are greatly appreciated and will be used to support teaching professionals in the future. If you are not a teaching professional, but know someone who is, please share!

A new podcast series for exploring emerging practices in hybrid teaching in higher education
In episode 1, Dom Pates, James Rutherford & Dr. Ivan Sikora are in conversation with two academics from City, University of London. Dr. Rebecca Wells and Dr. Jane Secker. Both are practising lecturers and have been using digital technology in a variety of online delivery modes. Our conversation covered their research into hybrid teaching and in particular, their insights from a recent literature review and first hand experience as lecturers.

Could you spare an hour a week to tutor a young person?
We are reaching out to professionals who may be able to volunteer 1 hour a week online to help our students with their GCSE or A level studies next academic year. You can train with us and start tutoring anytime between September and January. Follow our link to find out more and signup!

CALL FOR CHAPTERS: Human Data Interaction, Disadvantage and Skills in the Community: Enabling Cross-Sector Environments For Postdigital Inclusion
This Springer book will explore the challenges and creative solutions being developed in the wider community by inviting widely inclusive cross-sector participation, partnership and collaboration to write/co-write chapters that address any aspects of Human Data Interaction (HDI) (Mortier et al. 2020).
14 September 2021 – Deadline for extended abstracts (500-800 words)
1 March 2022 – Deadline for full chapters

Social Media
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Research in Learning Technology - Journal

#altc Blog
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Recent Publications

#ALTC Blog

Staff Development for Anti-Racist Practice
Published 06 August 2021

Learning Technologist: You’re Hired! Part 5 – Post interview and advice
Published 04 August 2021

Learning Technologist: You’re Hired! Part 4 – The interview
Published 28 July 2021

Introducing the Digital Learning Design Toolkit for course teams
Published 23 July 2021

Learning Technologist: You’re Hired! Part 3 – Interview preparation
Published 21 July 2021

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Research in Learning Technology

Teaching social skills to students with autism spectrum disorder through augmented, virtual and mixed realityMaggie A. Mosher, Adam C. Carreon

Exploring the characteristics of adults’ online learning activities: a case study of EdX online institute
Yuewei Shi, Xi Lin

Learning to teach mathematics with robots: Developing the ‘T’ in technological pedagogical content knowledge
Shelli Casler-Failing

A Disruptive Innovation perspective on students’ opinions of online assessment
Michael Flavin

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NEW - Royal Veterinary College - Learning Technologist
Learning and Wellbeing
Ref: PSD-0173-21
£35,749 - £45,736
Full time, Temporary
Closing date: 15 September 2021
Informal enquiries to [log in to unmask]

NEW - University College London - Head of Digital Accessibility
Digital Education
Ref: JD384
£57,342 - £62,346
Full time
Closing date: 10 September 2021
Informal enquiries to [log in to unmask]

NEW - Durham University - Associate Professor (Teaching) in Digital Educational Development
Durham Centre for Academic Development
Ref: 21000922
£52,560 - £59,135
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 13 September 2021
Informal enquiries to [log in to unmask]

NEW - Royal Veterinary College - Learning Technologist
Learning and Wellbeing
Ref: PSD-0164-21
£35,749 - £45,736
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 15 September 2021
Informal enquiries to [log in to unmask]

NEW - Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh - Schools' Learning Technologist
Education
Ref: 26231
Full time, Temporary
Closing date: 12 September 2021
Informal enquiries to Jane Robertson [log in to unmask]

NEW - University of the West of England - Learning Technologist
Faculty of Business and Law
Ref: R02711
£26,715 - £30,046
Full time
Closing date: 05 September 2021
Informal enquiries to Sara Bird [log in to unmask]

NEW - University of the West of England - Digital Learning Media Developer
Faculty of Business and Law
Ref: R02710
£30,046 - £33,797
Full time
Closing date: 05 September 2021
Informal enquiries to Sara Bird [log in to unmask]

NEW - Oxford Brookes University - Digital Services Team Leader
Learning Resources
Ref: 103657
£41,526 - £45,361
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 19 September 2021
Informal enquiries to [log in to unmask]

University of Nottingham - Senior Digital Literacy Consultant
Libraries: Teaching and Learning
Ref: LD287721
£40,322 - £49,553
Full time, Fixed term to 31 July 2022
Closing date: 31 August 2021
Informal enquiries to Elizabeth Newall ([log in to unmask])

University of Northampton - Digital Accessibility Coordinator
Human Resources
£27,924 - £34,304 per annum, pro rata
Part time,fixed term for 12 months
Closing date: 05 September 2021
Informal enquiries to Frank Jordan, [log in to unmask], 01604792776

Coventry University - Learning Designer
Content Team / Coventry University Online
Ref: CUOL000085
£37,395 - £41,795
Permanent
Closing date: 02 September 2021
Informal enquiries to David Hopkins / [log in to unmask]

Explorance - Solutions Engineer EMEA
Sales Operations
Ref: 50000
Full time
Closing date: 31 August 2021
Informal enquiries to John Atherton [log in to unmask]

Robert Gordon University - MEDIA AND ONLINE LEARNING DEVELOPER
School of Creative and Cultural Business
Ref: RGU04198
£34804 - £40322 GBP per Year
Full time, Part time, Permanent, Although this is a full time appointment applications would be considered for a part-time/job share appointment.
Closing date: 31 August 2021
Informal enquiries to Izzy Crawford / [log in to unmask] / 01224 263820

Royal Veterinary College - Learning Systems Administrator
Learning & Wellbeing
Ref: PSD-0190-21
£35,274 - £45,113
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 12 September 2021
Informal enquiries to Simon Ward [log in to unmask]

KCL - Data Science teaching assistant
Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine
Ref: 028645
£38,304 - £41,157
Full time, Fixed term contract 15 months
Closing date: 24 August 2021
Informal enquiries to [log in to unmask]

Falmouth University - Learning Designer
Digital Learning
£33,797 - £39,152
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 29 August 2021
Informal enquiries to Amy Sampson, [log in to unmask]

University of Leeds - Course Design Manager
Digital Education Service
Ref: CSDLS1128
£33,797 - £40,322
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 01 September 2021
Informal enquiries to Matt Cornock, [log in to unmask]

King's College London - Design & Learning Technologist
King's Online
Ref: 029025
£38,304 - £45,026 incl London Weighting Allowance
Permanent
Closing date: 25 August 2021
Informal enquiries to Danielle Johnstone: [log in to unmask]

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