Welcome to this week's news digest. In this edition:

1. Updates for Members
2. News, events and Calls for Proposals
3. New publications from #altc blog and Research in Learning Technology
4. Jobs

1. Updates for Members

1.1 ALT contributes to the world’s leading festival for the open Internet movement… #MozFest

From 27 to 29 October, the Mozilla Festival or Mozfest, the world’s leading festival for the open Internet movement, takes place at Ravensbourne College, London and this year ALT are taking part.

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2y6roWU

1.2 Doug Gowan memorial fund for learning and skills CPD in Learning Technology

In memory of Doug Gowan, President of ALT, who passed away in February 2016, a fund to support 10 individuals from the learning and skills sector to achieve CMALT accreditation is available.

More information at http://go.alt.ac.uk/2dDE9Lx

1.3 Digital Membership and CMALT badges

These are now available to be downloaded by Members of ALT.

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2ynQpNd

 

 

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2. News, events and calls for proposals

2.1 Call for Proposals: OER18, Bristol, 18 - 19 April 2018

The 9th Open Educational Resources Conference, OER18: Open to All, will be held 18 - 19 April 2018 in Bristol. The Call for Proposals has now been published.

Deadline for submissions: 17 November 2017

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2xnaNsP

2.2 Call for Proposals: ALT Online Winter Conference: 12 - 13 December 2017

The ALT Online Winter Conference showcases some of the best Learning Technology from ALT Members from across sectors. Call for Proposals and registration are now open.

Deadline for proposals: 19 November

Information about the conference: http://go.alt.ac.uk/2y9OMTj

Call for Proposals: http://go.alt.ac.uk/winterconfCfP

Registration: http://go.alt.ac.uk/winterconf-reg

2.3 Call for Proposals: TELTSA: Technology Enhanced Learning: Theories, Systems, and Applications Special track, BUSTECH 2018, Barcelona, 18 - 22 February 2018

Original research papers are invited providing insights into TEL software systems, requirements, processes, and frameworks.

Deadline for submissions: 3 November 2017

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2xQEZBF

2.4 Echo360 Community Events

Join other Echo360 practitioners for discussions at these user-led events:

• User Group: Exploring strategies for successful institutional implementation of Echo360 (The University of Edinburgh, 8 November)

• Webinar: Strategies for increasing staff adoption of lecture capture (Emma Kennedy and Amanda Hardy, 15 November)

• Webinar: Engaging students with active learning: lessons from UCL (Parama Chaudhury, 21 November)

• User Group: Scaling up - lessons from moving to Opt-out lecture capture with Echo360 (University of Sheffield, 29 November)

• User Group: Getting creative with Echo360 (City, University of London, 6 December)

Enquiries to John Couperthwaite [log in to unmask]

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2y5gCAj

2.5 Webinar: BLE Digital Champions: CPD assignments drop-in session, 8 November 2017, 12.30 - 13.30

This webinar is for Digital Champions on the Blended Learning Essentials course interested in completing the tutor-marked CPD assignment.

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2xREffq

2.6 CMALT webinar for new assessors, 9 November 2017, 12.30 - 13.30

This session is designed to provide information and support to CMALT holders interested in acting as CMALT assessors.

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2xAMDQo

2.7 Call for Proposals: Immersive Learning Research Network 2018 Conference, Missoula, Montana, USA, 24 - 29 June 2018

The iLRN 2018 Conference Committee invites submissions of proposals for Special Tracks and Workshops.

Special Track and Workshop proposals deadline: 15 November 2017

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2xQKQqJ

2.8 Call for Proposals: The 3rd biennial iPads in Higher Education Conference, iHE 2018, Bath Spa University, Bath, UK,  10 - 13 April 2018

Academics, researchers and industry professionals working with iPads and mobile technologies are invited to submit papers, posters and workshops that promote discussions, share new ideas, and engage creating and enhancing learning spaces and the educational experience.

Academic papers will be published as open access in the Future of Learning book series published by IOS Press.

Deadline for submissions: 17 November 2017

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2xQB1cc

2.9 Panopto EMEA Annual Conference on video learning, London, 21 November 2017

Panopto's annual one-day conference on video learning will bring together over 200 delegates from universities, colleges and schools to share best practice, network and learn about all the latest developments in video for teaching and learning. There is no charge to attend the event and lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Enquiries to the Panopto EMEA Conference planning team: [log in to unmask]

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2y4xKpP

2.10 OEB17, Berlin, Germany, 6 - 8 December 2017 – special registration discount for ALT Members

ALT Members are eligible to register for this year's OEB conference at a special discounted rate. In order to get the discount code and registration details, please log in to the ALT website and go to http://go.alt.ac.uk/1WH4hpp.

More information about the conference: http://go.alt.ac.uk/2faTpDR

2.11 Call for reviewers

Reviewers for chapters submitted to the forthcoming Springer book Agile and Lean Concepts for Teaching and Learning: Bringing Methodologies from Industry to the Classroom are sought.

To contact the editors direct: [log in to unmask]

More information about the book: http://bit.ly/2nfAmMm

To express an interest: http://go.alt.ac.uk/2y6gtwq

2.12 Call for EMLT Steering Group Members

The East Midlands Alt Regional Interest Group (EMLT) is looking for steering group members.

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2y6yfjn

2.13 Learning spaces consultancy work for LSE

LSE is seeking to engage a teaching and learning spaces consultant to develop an understanding of requirements for informal and formal learning and teaching spaces at LSE for the next 10 years.

The deadline for the return of formal expressions of interest: 8 November.

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2y6Z7Qc

 

 

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3. New publications from #altc blog and Research in Learning Technology

#HEBlogSwap – Sharing Practice and Building Community in Cyberspace http://go.alt.ac.uk/2xQaCLD

 

How and why should Learning Technologists engage with start-ups? http://go.alt.ac.uk/2kIETGd

 

ALT contributes to the world’s leading festival for the open Internet movement … #MozFest http://go.alt.ac.uk/2xmdCtW

 

Development of an institutional framework to guide transitions into enhanced blended learning in higher education http://go.alt.ac.uk/2vsUxJm

 

Supporting law students’ skills development online – a strategy to improve skills and reduce student stress? http://go.alt.ac.uk/2vsjvbM

 

Collaborative technologies, higher order thinking and self-sufficient learning: A case study of adult learners http://go.alt.ac.uk/2eTy4iw

 

Collaborative technologies, higher order thinking and self-sufficient learning: A case study of adult learners http://go.alt.ac.uk/2eTy4iw

 

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4. Jobs

4.1 University of Leeds

Digital Education Service

Course Design Manager

CSDLS1022

£32,548 - £38,833

Full time, 3 Years Fixed Term

Closing date: 29 October 2017

Informal enquiries to Carol Elston, [log in to unmask]

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2xR1OVY

4.2 University of the West of England

Library Services

Learning Technologist

1688049

£25,728 - £28,936

Full time, Permanent

Closing date: 29 October 2017

Informal enquiries to Mark Shand, [log in to unmask]

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2xRvzGb

4.3 Imperial College London

Department of Medicine (Faculty of Medicine)
E-Learning Technologist
HM2017205 EDS
£35,850 - £44,220
Maternity Cover
Closing date: 29 October 2017 (midnight BST)
Informal enquiries to Ms Anita Stubbs, Department of Medicine Education Manager, tel +44 20 3313 1939, email: [log in to unmask]

4.4 Nottingham Trent University

CADQ
Digital Learning Developer
4604
£32,548 - £36,613
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 30 October 2017
Informal enquiries to [log in to unmask]

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2kIa9oQ

4.5 Harper Adams University

Educational Development and Quality Enhancement

Media and E-Content Developer

MECD138-LA

£26,495-£28,936

Full time, Permanent

Closing date: 30 October

Informal enquiries to Dr. Lydia Arnold, [log in to unmask]

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2xRItUn

4.6 King's College London

Centre for Technology Enhanced Learning

Learning Technologist (Faculty Liaison)

THW/17/059639/001435

£33,518 - £39,992

Full time, Temporary

Closing date: 2 November 2017

Informal enquiries to [log in to unmask]

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2xRJhbR

4.7 University of Bradford

Professional Services

E-learning Development Officer

HR0052090

£29,799 - £32,548

Full time, Fixed term

Closing date: 2 November 2017

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2lhPwzV

4.8 Edinburgh Napier University

Information Services

Learning Technology Advisor (x3)

5305

£25,728 - £30,688

Full time, Permanent

Closing date: 5 November 2017

Informal enquiries to Stephen Bruce, [log in to unmask]

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2li3PVg

4.9 University of Bristol

Digital Education Office

Digital Education Developer

SUPP103606

£32,548 to £36,613

Full time

Closing date: 5 November 2017

Informal enquiries to [log in to unmask]

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2xgfBQy

 

 

 

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