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Weekly News Digest - Issue 619, 31 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

There's still time to book your place at the Annual Conference!

Registration for the Annual Conference is still open! This year’s Annual Conference will take place 7-9 September 2021 and ALT members can register for the 3 day event for just £129.

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Annual Conference 7-9 September 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.

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

#altc21 Applications for scholarship places close Tuesday 31 August 13:00 BST. To apply please visit http://ow.ly/9qBZ50FWZPC

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Special Interest and Membership Group Updates

Webinars: copyright and online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic

Joint webinar with NAG / ALT CoOL SIG entitled 'The strategic and practical implications of CDL for UK academic libraries'. Dr Emily Hudson, David Prosser, RLUK, Kevin O’Donovan, LSE. Booking is essential for this closed webinar via Eventbrite.

14th September 2021
2:00 PM -3.30 PM BST

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

Learn more about the Active Learning SIG here.

15 September 2021
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM BST

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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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Mentoring Opportunity: support an online Education for Sustainable Development learning design bootcamp!
Anglia Ruskin University, Dr Maria Toro-Troconis, International Consultant for The United Nations; UNESCO IESALC; the Open University; and the American University of Sharjah to launch an online Education for Sustainable Development learning design bootcamp in 2022. Mentors will be fully trained and will support teams of university staff as they work through the bootcamp programme.The mentor call deadline is Monday, 4th October. You can also contact [log in to unmask] with any questions

Online Masterclass - Digital Skills for Optimal Performance and Wellbeing
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

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Recent Publications

#ALTC Blog

I.N.C.L.U.S.I.V.E Learning Design
Published 23 August 2021

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

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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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Latest 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.

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NEW - Bournemouth University - Assistant TEL DeveloperCenter for Fusion Learning Learning, Innovation and Excellence
Ref: FLIE28
Starting salary from £22,254 - £24,871 per annum with further progression opportunities to £27,116
Full time
Closing date: 16 September 2021
Informal enquiries to Tim Galling [log in to unmask]

NEW - Anglia Ruskin University - Learning Technologist/ Senior Learning TechnologistHeath, Education, Medicine and Social Work
£33,797 - £49,500
Full time
Closing date: 06 September 2021
Informal enquiries to [log in to unmask]

NEW - Robert Gordon University - Online Learning Developer
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Practice
Ref: RGU04292
£34,804 - £40,322 per year
Full time, Temporary, 18 months contract
Closing date: 09 December 2021
Informal enquiries to Dr Fiona Work - [log in to unmask]

NEW - Robert Gordon University - Online Learning Developer
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Ref: RGU4292
£34804 - £40322 GBP per Year
Full time, Temporary, 18 Months
Closing date: 12 September 2021
Informal enquiries to Dr Fiona Work [log in to unmask]

NEW - Warwick Business School - Teaching and Learning Coordinator
Social Sciences
Ref: 104337-0821
£22,847 - £26,341
Full time, Temporary
Closing date: 05 September 2021
Informal enquiries to Ewout Buckens - [log in to unmask]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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 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]

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]

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]

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