ALT Assembly Meeting - 3 September 2019, 17.00 - 18.00
The next meeting of the Assembly takes place at ALT’s Annual Conference, tomorrow, Tuesday, 3 September 17.00 - 18.00. This will be the second face to face meeting of ALT’s Members Assembly. The session will also be live streamed via ALT's YouTube channel. Access the session and participate online https://go.alt.ac.uk/2P3xJv5.View the full agenda and sign up to speak https://go.alt.ac.uk/AssemblyFeb19Notes
Learning Technologist of The Year Awards
As part of the Learning Technologist of the Year Awards, our Community Choice Award this year has ten entrants competing for the award. Voting is still open until Wednesday 4 September, at midday. Visit our website for information on all ten entries and how to vote.
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2. News, events, courses and calls for proposals
WAVES Toolkit Webinar, 15:00 - 16:00 BST, 20th September 2019
Take the opportunity to enhance your knowledge and creation technique for scenario-based learning, by joining our webinar on 20th September. This webinar will assist your learning in what tools and resources are readily available for you to formulate your own virtual scenario. We’ll give you expert knowledge on the WAVES tool-kits with our very own WAVES gurus, discussing the two strands of toolkits: the knowledge tool-kit, developed to help educators and educator designers, author virtual scenarios, and technical tool-kit for learning technologist who wish to learn about implementing the software and learning environments together.
The webinar will be an opportunity for you to ask further questions and also shape the future of the toolkit, by suggesting other resources you feel may be required to create and implement a virtual scenario.
Sign up early as there are limited places for the webinar: https://go.alt.ac.uk/2ZsRAYV
Using Virtual Scenarios to Create Effective Learning MOOC
Our virtual scenarios MOOC promises to engage learners in successfully developing a scenario of their very own. Whether you're a teacher wanting to explore a new teaching strategy, or a professional looking to deal with a range of workplace challenges. This MOOC can help you explore this technology.
After three very successful runs the range and reach of our shared knowledge on virtual scenarios from the MOOC has levelled to new heights. More than 700 enrolled users from across the globe have chosen to learn how to plan and create their very own virtual scenario,and gain theory based information from the experts.
Learners who have already taken the course have said..
"Great and very well structured" - Futurelearn Learner
"It's been really interesting and given me several things to think about!" - FutureLearn Learner For more information visit: https://go.alt.ac.uk/2ZuGXVn
#CMALTcMOOC v2 2019: Launches 20th September
The next iteration of the #CMALTcMOOC for 2019 launches with an introductory Webinar on 9:30am 20th September, New Zealand time (10:30pm 19th September UK time). Join us over 7 weeks as we explore the elements of a CMALT ePortfolio within an international support network.
The Weekly Webinar will use Zoom: https://go.alt.ac.uk/2ZxEEAU
Signup at http://go.alt.ac.uk/2GaIUN0 For more information visit: https://go.alt.ac.uk/2ZwyXTQ
cMOOC social media Hashtag: #CMALTcMOOC
Research participation invitation - IBSTPI Instructor Competencies validation study - Online, F2F, and blended
The International Board of Standards for Training, Performance, and Instruction (IBSTPI) is updating its previously validated and published Instructor Competencies (2004). Last year, we began our initial validation study; we now are seeking additional responses. If you have instructor responsibilities and/or manage other staff with such responsibilities, we would be grateful for your participation, which should take approximately 30 minutes. Those who complete the survey before the deadline of September 30, 2019 can enter a drawing for a chance to win one of 10 complete sets of the IBSTPI competencies and performance statements. Access the survey here: https://go.alt.ac.uk/2lsvCTv
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3. Jobs
NEW - University of Sussex - TEL Co-ordinator
Technology Enhanced Learning
Ref: 1840
£21,814
Full time, Temporary, Full-time, fixed term for 2 years. Requests for flexible working options will be considered, in line with the University's flexible working procedure.
Closing date: 17 September 2019
Informal enquiries to Dr David Walker, Head of Technology Enhanced Learning: [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2lT7mdv
NEW - University of Dundee - Learning technologist
Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science
Ref: SSEN0195
£26,715 - £32,817
Full time, Temporary, 2 year
Closing date: 10 September 2019
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2ljBHS1
NEW - Swansea University - Academic Developer
Swansea Academy of Learning and Teaching
Ref: SD01890
£30,046 to £33,797 per annum
Full time, Temporary
Closing date: 08 September 2019
Informal enquiries to [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2ZxAgC4
University of Bristol - Digital Learning Materials Assistant Developer
Digital Education Office
Ref: SUPP105574
£33,199 - £37,345
Full time, Temporary
Closing date: 08 September 2019
Informal enquiries to Suzi Wells [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2L1I9HK
The Percy Hedley Foundation - Head of Technology
IT
up to £50,000 dependent on experience
Full time
Closing date: 04 September 2019
Informal enquiries to Tara Allen (Director of Support Services and Business Transformation): [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/33OlQwv
City, University of London - Educational Technologist
Learning Enhancement and Development
Ref: 60022554
£38,017 to £44,045
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 15 September 2019
Informal enquiries to Julie Voce, [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/33NjJsT
Swansea University - Senior Academic Developer - CPD
Swansea Academy of Learning and Teaching
Ref: SD01877
£34,804 to £40,322
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 22 September 2019
Informal enquiries to [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/33QWsWQ
The University of Edinburgh - Media Studio Service Manager
Learning, Teaching, and Web Services
Ref: 049012
£33,199 - £39,609
Full time
Closing date: 03 September 2019
Informal enquiries to Stuart Nicol, [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/30nAzfE
City, University of London - Educational Video and Multimedia Specialist
Learning Enhancement and Development
Ref: 60011806
£38,017 to £44,045
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 09 September 2019
Informal enquiries to Olivia Fox and James Rutherford, Senior Educational Technologists at [log in to unmask] and [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2ZiAfxF
University of Warwick - Academic Technology Officer
IT Services
Ref: 81241-089
£26,715 - £30,046
Full time, Temporary
Closing date: 12 September 2019
Informal enquiries to Kerry Pinny [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/33C5wPu
Glasgow Caledonian University - Senior Lecturer - Academic Development
Academic Development
Ref: GCU00712
£50,132 - £58,089
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 04 September 2019
Informal enquiries to Dr Alison Nimmo, Head of Academic Development ([log in to unmask])
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2KAyRCv
Loughborough University - E-Learning Technology Specialist (Research)
The Wolfson School Mechanical Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Ref: REQ190720
£30,395 - £39,609
Fixed Term for Three Years
Closing date: 09 September 2019
Informal enquiries to Dr Sheryl Williams by email at [log in to unmask] or by telephone on 01509227127
https://go.alt.ac.uk/303hsY9
University of London - Learning Technologist
School of Advanced Study
Ref: 001455
starting at £35,807 per annum
Full time, Temporary
Closing date: 03 September 2019
Informal enquiries to [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2yTvOOV
The Open University - Learning Designer
Learning and Discovery Services
Ref: 16448
£33,199 - £39,609
Temporary
Closing date: 04 September 2019
Informal enquiries to [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2GSVPT6
Plumpton College - Learning technologist (junior/graduate)
Teaching & Learning
£20,601 - £24,829
Full time
Closing date: 16 September 2019
Informal enquiries to [log in to unmask]
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2GTO6nK
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4. New publications from #altc blog and Research in Learning Technology
#ALTC Blog
Research in Learning Technology
- Digital divide: addressing Internet skills. Educational implications in the validation of a scale
Alessio Surian, Andrea Sciandra - https://go.alt.ac.uk/2ZqnGV9
- The impact of innovative learning environments on social competences of youth
Andrej Flogie, Boris Aberšek, Igor Pesek - https://go.alt.ac.uk/2OWvB8o
- Supporting seamless learners: exploring patterns of multiple device use in an open and distance learning context
Greig Krull, Josep M. Duart - https://go.alt.ac.uk/2OTDDik
- The Community of Inquiry framework as learning design model: a case study in postgraduate online education
Candace R. Nolan-Grant - https://go.alt.ac.uk/2JBt7HX
- Learner experiences of a blended course incorporating a MOOC on Haskell functional programming
Vicki H.M. Dale, Jeremy Singer - https://go.alt.ac.uk/32iExYx
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