#AmplifyFE Community Space Coming Soon
All FE and training friends are invited to come along to the launch of the #AmplifyFE Community Space event and first meeting of the Community Space on 06 May 2022. During the event we will be asking you to help us chart the course of this new community. Sign up to our mailing list to register your interest.

ELESIG Webinar: Using data to shape strategic thinking and improve the online learning experience

Barrie Edmonds advises on the use of learning technologies and the embedding of digital competencies in the curriculum at the University of Nottingham. In this session, Barrie will discuss and reflect on how the University of Nottingham has used data from a variety of sources to inform strategic decision making and to facilitate the development of student digital competencies.

04 May 2022 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM BST

ALT South Group – Guest Speaker Event

Dr Manish Malik will be joining the ALT South TechThursday event. Manish is Associate Head (Student Experience), School of Energy and Electronics Engineering, University of Portsmouth. He will present his research: Orchestrating Learning Together and Development of Team-Trust in Neuro-Typical and Neuro-Atypical Students: A Multi-Case Study. Do circulate to your network. Sign up here. We'll email you joining instructions before the event 

28 April 2022 at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM BST

Designing in Digital project - invitation to participate
Hello, I’m working closely with universities to develop a set of practical resources to better integrate digital capability into university planning – and I would be grateful for your help. This is an unbranded initiative – all outputs to be available open-access. Our aim is to focus on a set of themes: Built environment, Pedagogy & Curriculum, Student experience, Research & Industry Collaboration and University operations. If you would like to be involved, please contact me at c[log in to unmask]

Using design fiction for near-future learning tools: Research study - Online
Join us for this online creative workshop on the 10 May, 10:00 - 11.30. You’ll use fiction writing to explore near-future AI assistance for learning and teaching. This is a research study. You will explore the tasks you would delegate to an AI, the work you are motivated to do, and the level of trust you might place in an intelligent machine.

RIDE 2022 conference 'Accelerating Innovation', 15-17 June 2022,  University of London and online
RIDE 2022 seeks proposals for the conference programme, across the following formats:

• 5 or 10 min lightning talks (live online or in-person) 
• 20 minute interactive session (live online or in-person) 
• Short case study 10 mins (live online or in person)
• Workshop 45 mins (in-person only)
• Up to 5 minute pre-recorded video presentation (asynchronous) 
• Up to 15 min pre-recorded case studies (asynchronous) 

Abstract submission deadline: Monday 16 May 2022 at 17.00 BST

Call for Proposals - Academic Practice and Technology (APT2022) conference, Friday July 1st, 2022
This year’s conference theme is “Shaping academic practice through diversity and flexibility” and will be at the UCL campus, supported by online events and resources. It intends to maximise face-to-face engagement through activities including workshops, round tables etc. We invite proposals across a wide range of formats and sub-themes (see website) and will especially value proposals which include student authors/contributors. The deadline for contributions is 6 May 2022.

New book – ‘Digital Learning, Teaching and Assessment for HE and FE Practitioners’. 18 April 2022.
Accessible, practical, yet theory-based. Ideal for early-career practitioners undertaking initial teacher training. Such as level 3, 4 and 5 qualifications in Education and Training, Postgraduate Certificates in Education (PGCEs), Certificates in Education (CertEds) and Postgraduate Certificates in Academic Practice (PGCAPs), as well as those in learning technologist roles.

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.