Welcome to your weekly news update from the leading professional body for Learning Technology in the UK. 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 the latest news and publications, events, jobs, and calls for proposals from across the learning technology community.

Read the key findings from ALT’s Annual Survey
We are delighted to share the key findings from ALT's Annual Survey exploring trends in Learning Technology, with a focus on digital transformation and professional development, and provides insights into how Learning Technology is used across sectors.

CPD Webinar Series 2024: Copyright Essentials for Learning Technologists
This CPD webinar is run by Chris Morrison and Jane Secker, Co-Chairs of the Copyright and Online Learning ALT Special Interest Group. In this hour-long session, they will distil the key aspects of copyright you need to know when working in the field of learning technology. Come along with all those copyright questions you were afraid to ask and be prepared to leave with a large slice of copyright literacy! Once you see the light, copyright will no longer be a barrier to you and perhaps become your newfound superpower!
30 Apr 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM BST.

Celebrating AmplifyFE’s partnership milestones
Since 2020 the AmplifyFE community of practice has grown into a network which connects 3,000 professionals and amplifies communities of practice for digital learning, teaching and assessment in vocational education. To celebrate this partnership work with the Ufi VocTech Trust reaching its three year milestone, we are proud to share this executive summary.

AmplifyFE LinkedIn group
Join our AmplifyFE LinkedIn group to connect with other educators in FE and beyond.

AmplifyFE FE Diary of Events
Check out upcoming events shared on the AmplifyFE FE Diary of Events. This is a collaborative Padlet, where anyone can submit future FE related events. Upcoming events are then shared in our monthly newsletter.

ALT launches its inaugural CMALT Committee 
ALT is pleased to announce the launch of our first CMALT Committee, in response to the growing number of Certified Members and CMALT Assessors. The new Committee will work with ALT to contribute to the success and development of the CMALT accreditation scheme and assessment process across all three CMALT pathways.

CMALT Assessor Webinar
This webinar is for existing Associate, CMALT and Senior Certified Members only. This webinar is for existing certified members who are considering becoming a CMALT assessor or existing CMALT assessors looking for a refresher.
2 May 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

ALT South Group webinar – Getting the most out of online learning & teaching
Ben Ferris, Head of Law School Training & Development at BPP Law School will be joining the ALT South #TechThursday event on Thursday 25 April. The session will explore how we prepare online students for the challenges they face and how tutors can enjoy themselves in the online classroom! The talk is open to everyone.

ALT ELESIG Committee Elections: open call
ELESIG is looking for nominations for the following roles: chair, co-chair, secretary and officers. Please submit your interest by 12:00 noon GMT 13 September 2024. You can learn more about ELESIG and how to apply on their blog post.

Notes from ARLT SIG 20th March 2024 – Researching on antiracism – the people and the purpose
This blog post includes a brief summary of the panel discussion with Dr Iwi Ugiagbe-Green, Dr Emanuela Girei & Dr Teeroumanee Nadan, in collaboration between ARLT SIG and ELESIG. It includes the link to the event recording and additional links for you to read, including previous ARLT SIG events related to the topic.

ELESIG Digital shocks and border crossings: improving international students’ digital experience
The use of digital technologies is embedded throughout the student lifecycle from application through to graduation. With 680,000 international students studying in UK HE from over 200 different countries and territories, and a further 560,000 engaging in UK TNE hosted in over 230 countries, what do we know about international students' digital experience? By sharing the findings from the latest phase of Jisc's research exploring the digital experiences of over 2,000 international students studying in UK HE, Elizabeth Newall will invite you to consider your own engagement with, and support of, international students. There will be a focus on the methodology used to facilitate open and honest conversations with international students about their digital experiences and expectations. Finally, attendees will hear about the planned next phase of research investigating the digital experiences of TNE students, with an opportunity to participate.
29 April 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Learning Impact Europe, Open University of Catalonia, Barcelona 9-11 October
Learning Impact Europe brings together educators, public bodies, and suppliers to focus on top issues in education. It’s the ideal forum to showcase innovation, discuss research, and exchange perspectives. Featuring presentations, panels, workshops, and roundtable discussions, Learning Impact Europe 2024 is brought to you by 1EdTech, the world’s most extensive and innovative edtech collaboration. Our call for proposals is open to everyone using technology to impact learning – no fixed deadline

Webinar: Holistic Assessment and Learner Agency - the way forwards in an unpredictable future? April 26th | 14:00 GMT | Online
Assessment practices play a key role in the realisation of outcomes, skills, literacies, and attributes that help students to become career-ready professionals. However, student satisfaction with assessment remains a critical challenge for the HE sector. Join this webinar to discover how a programme-focused approach to assessment in combination with learner agency can offer a solution for universities rethinking their assessment practices.

NEW - Guildhall School of Music & Drama - Assistant Learning Technologist
Library & Learning Resources
Ref: OOGS9130
£41,360 - £46,050
Full time, Permanent
Some remote working
Closing date: 30 April 2024
Informal enquiries to Evan Dickerson [log in to unmask] 07392236020

Cardiff University - Digital Learning Specialist
Learning and Teaching Academy
Ref: 18218BR
£39,347 - £44,263
Full time
Some remote working
Closing date: 18 April 2024
Informal enquiries to Dr Catherine Bushell: [log in to unmask]

Durham University  - Digital Learning Developer
Business School
Ref: Job Number: 24000547
£37,099 - £44,263 per annum
Full time
Some remote working
Closing date: 24 April 2024
Informal enquiries to Allison Bell -[log in to unmask]

The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust - Digital Learning Technologist
Education and Training
Ref: 260-TP-621
£34,089 - £41,498
Full time, Permanent
Some remote working
Closing date: 17 April 2024
Informal enquiries to Jas Dahele [log in to unmask]

Goldsmiths, University of London - Learning technologies manager
TaLIC
Ref: 10160
£43,036-£47,952
Full time
Some remote working
Closing date: 19 April 2024
Informal enquiries to Fiona Handley [log in to unmask]