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Fortnightly news Digest 305 - 15 August 2014

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Association for Learning Technology

Fortnightly news Digest 305 issued on 15 August 2014

Please submit items for the ALT Fortnightly Digest, including job vacancies, via the form at http://goo.gl/LlJ3y. 

The deadline for the next issue of the Digest is 12.00 on Wednesday 27 August for the Digest to be issued on Friday 29 August 2014. 

Key links: http://www.alt.ac.uk/key-links

Table of Contents
1. ALT news
2. ALT events
3. News
4. Other events
5. Calls for proposals
6. Funding calls
7. Open Educational Resources
8. Job vacancies 
9. ALT Online Newsletter - links to articles from the latest Issue 
10. Current articles the ALT Journal - Research in Learning Technology


1. ALT News

1.1 Call for Expressions of Interest to join ALT's Operational Committees
ALT wishes to fill several vacancies on its main operational committees. Read the full call at http://go.alt.ac.uk/VKaF4r

1.2 Call for Editors of the ALT Online Newsletter
ALT has issued a call for an Editor in Chief and two Deputy Editors of the ALT Online Newsletter. Read the full call at http://go.alt.ac.uk/1q3Gz9q

1.3 Moving WordPress to https and keeping your feeds alive for Feedburner (avoiding 400 error)
Martin Hawksey blog - We recently moved the ALT Online Newsletter, which is a self-hosted WordPress site, to https/SSL
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1oRuRMI


2. ALT Events 

2.1 altc2014 Riding Giants: How to innovate and educate ahead of the wave, Monday 1 - Wednesday 3 September 2014, University of Warwick, UK – Book Now!
Registration closes on Monday 18 August at 12.00 Noon BST. ALT members get a 20% discount on all conference fees. 
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1iNlho1


3. News

3.1 BBC invitation to create proposals for innovative prototypes which can inspire education
The Research & Education Space (RES) is a partnership between Jisc, the BUFVC and the BBC Connected Studio which aims is to bring	as much as possible of the UK’s publicly-held archives, and beyond, to learners and teachers across the UK. Developers are invited to create online experiences that will inspire learners, teachers and researchers in using applications built on the RES platform. Briefing Event on 4 September. 
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1sGxgN2

3.2 4 ways to assess and learn: student created media
Dewi Parry blogs: "Last week, I was going through (deleting!) my e-mails when I came across a really interesting thread of e-mails about student multimedia content production from the ALT (Association for Learning Technology) mailing list, and its role as part of course assessment". 
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1kE6NwJ

3.3 Invitation to join the new Immersive Learning Research Network
An international group of researchers, learning organizations, and teaching practitioners have announced the formation of a worldwide interdisciplinary effort to better define, share, and promote the emergent and practical means for learning in digitally-enhanced “immersive” contexts. The Immersive Learning Research Network, or iLRN, invites developers, educators, researchers, and business professionals working to join and collaborate to develop the scientific, technical, and applied potential of immersive learning. 
http://immersivelrn.org/

3.4 iPad Research Study Animation
A short animation based on a research study funded by British Educational Research Association (BERA) which evaluated how academics at the University of Huddersfield used their iPads for academic practices (teaching, research and animation). 
https://vimeo.com/101283549 

3.5 Strategies to improve the quality of Initial Teacher Education
How can we equip practitioners to actively  embed technology in an evolving culture of  blended learning? Publication by The Education & Training Foundation. Draws on the  ‘learning technology’ definition given by ALT (see page 5)
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1kaLfHJ


4. Events 

4.1 MELSIG Event 'Digital Media Interaction and Inclusivity - 9 September, University of Sussex
This free one day event considers how digital media can be used positively to address disadvantage in teaching and learning, and in disciplinary practice. It will also explore the challenges and opportunities facing individuals operating in professional contexts. 
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1kE4ERP

4.2 #CSEDU 2015 7th International Conference on Computer Supported Education, Portugal, 23-25 May
CSEDU 2015, the International Conference on Computer Supported Education, aims at becoming a yearly meeting place for presenting and discussing new educational environments, best practices and case studies on innovative technology-based learning strategies, institutional policies on computer supported education including open and distance education, using computers.
http://www.csedu.org/

4.3 Pearsons MyMarketingExperience Simulations Workshop, 1 September 2014, 80 Strand, London
We will be running a free workshop starting at 9.30am at which lecturers will be able to play MyMarketingExperience in teams against one another. There is no better way to learn about the benefits of teaching with a simulation than for you to play it yourself. A prize awaits the winning team and we will be sharing some of the feedback from the pilot lecturers who have used the simulation so far.
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1oxoYoM

4.4 IMA Conference Barriers and Enablers to Learning Maths, June 2015 Glasgow
The conference examines learning and teaching throughout the life span, from the most basic to the most advanced topics and for the full range of learners.  and is also highly interdisciplinary.  In addition to mathematicians, it should be of interest amongst others to psychologists, teachers, pedagogical and educational experts, engineers, scientists and social scientists.     
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1uThyMu

4.5 World of Learning Conference & Exhibition, Birmingham, 30 September & 1 October 2014
Up to 30% discount on offer for all ALT members who register before 29 August 2014. Keynote speakers include worldwide eLearning expert Craig Weiss, acclaimed research scientist David Cavallo and Geoff McDonald, Global VP HR at Unilever.  To get up to 30% off your delegate place book online or call 020 8394 5171 and quote promotional code 'ALT1'
https://www.learnevents.com/ 

4.6 Designs on E-Learning conference 2014 17 - 18 September 2014, San Marcos Texas, USA
The Keynote speakers and schedule are now confirmed for the 2014 Designs on e-learning conference: Jon Kolko - Vice President, Consumer Design, Blackboard and Founder & Director, Austin Center for Design; David White - Head of Technology Enhanced Learning, University of the Arts London; Cindy Royal - Associate Professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Texas State University.
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1oMtEBs

4.7 Eden Workshop: Challenges for open and distance learning in 21st century, 27-28 October 2014, Oxford
European Distance and E-learning Network in collaboration with The Open University, UK announced its Eighth Research Workshop
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1saXKV8


5. Calls for proposals

None this issue.


6. Funding calls

None this issue.


7. Open Educational Resources

7.1 Blended Synchronous Learning Handbook available for download
In 2011-13 the Australian Government Office for Learning and Teaching funded a project aimed at exploring Blended Synchronous Learning, which entails bringing together on-campus and distributed learners to partake in shared, real-time experiences. The project focused on three technologies—videoconferencing, webconferencing and 3D virtual worlds—as well as learning designs involving the use of these technologies to simultaneously engage students and teachers in collaborative activities irrespective of their location. A national scoping survey was conducted, and seven case studies were followed and investigated through participatory evaluation. 
The Handbook arising from the project can be downloaded for free from http://blendsync.org/handbook.


8. Job vacancies

8.1 The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Educational Development Centre
Instructional Design Specialist (several posts)
Full time
Closing date: 29 August 2014
Informal enquiries to Mr Ian Brown, [log in to unmask]
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1nRA4Uy

8.2 Brighton & Sussex Medical School
Division of Medical Education
Learning Technologist
Ref 758
£30,728 to £36,661
Full time
Closing date: 22 August 2014
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1rVVL8z

8.3 King's College London
Institute of Psychiatry
Multi-media & eLearning Development Intern
£308 per week exempt from Tax and NI
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1sYRWML

8.4 University of St Mark & St John
e-Learning
e-Learning Technologist
£20,781 - £24,057
Full time
Closing date: 28 August 2014
Informal enquiries to Adam Read - [log in to unmask]
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1t3wvvd

8.5 University of Bradford
IT Services
IT Learning Support Co-ordinator (TEL Specialism)
NLE3163
£24,289 - £26,527
Full time
Closing date: 24 August 2014
Informal enquiries to Roger Goodair, [log in to unmask]
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1l6LcO3

8.6 University of Bath
Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies
Digital Communications Co-ordinator
SW2609
£31,342 - £36,661
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 3 September 2014
Informal enquiries to Dr Janet Scott, [log in to unmask], 01225 386073
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1yAAYGe


9. Current articles from the ALT Online Newsletter

The newsletter website is at: http://newsletter.alt.ac.uk/

Latest Articles

Chief Executive’s Report, Maren Deepwell
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1paRM5l

“BYOD4L – Bring Your Own Devices For Learning”, Chrissi Nerantzi and Sue Beckingham
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1paS24b

“RIG Update: M25 Learning Technology Group”, Julie Voce, Leo Havemann, Sonja Grussendorf, Antony Coombs, and Colin Loughlin
http://go.alt.ac.uk/VpqSek

“Social Media for Every Audience : Student Social Media Showcase and the European Conference on Social Media 2014”, Sandra Huskinson
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1l6F605

“Moving towards learner autonomy – Stephen Downes on personal learning in a networked world”, Sonja Grussendorf
http://go.alt.ac.uk/UFfivw

“Open and online but not a MOOC, GCU Games On – an alternative model for online engagement?”, Sheila MacNeill
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1nRw869

For information on how to submit an article to the Newsletter email [log in to unmask]


10. Current articles from our peer-reviewed Open Access journal Research in Learning Technology

The journal website is at: http://www.researchinlearningtechnology.net/

Latest articles:

“Taking over someone else's e-learning design: challenges trigger change in e-learning beliefs and practices”, Karen M. Scott
DOI: 10.3402/rlt.v22.23362
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1saVBst

“Students’ engagement with a collaborative wiki tool predicts enhanced written exam performance”, Tom Stafford, Herman Elgueta, and Harriet Cameron
DOI: 10.3402/rlt.v22.22797
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1rvREvW

“Social presence in online learning communities: the role of personal profiles”, Karen Kear, Frances Chetwynd, and Helen Jefferis
DOI: 10.3402/rlt.v22.19710
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1uTfVhV

“Teachers’ changing practices with information and communication technologies: an up-close, longitudinal analysis”, Joanne Orlando
DOI: 10.3402/rlt.v22.21354
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1sGwzDh

“Learning from the early adopters: developing the Digital Practitioner”, Liz Bennett
DOI: 10.3402/rlt.v22.21453
http://go.alt.ac.uk/1naoIFX


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The digest returns on 29 August 2014. All items for inclusion in the next issue should be submitted using the form at http://goo.gl/LlJ3y by 12.00 noon on Wednesday 27 August. This issue was compiled by those who submitted content for it, and very lightly edited by Anna Davidge.
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Disclaimer. Reasonable care is taken to ensure that the ALT Digest is accurate. But ALT does not vouch for the accuracy of information provided on web sites to which the digest links, and opinions expressed on those sites should not be construed to be those of ALT.  

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