Weekly News Digest - Issue 638, 31 January 2022 |
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Weekly News Digest - Issue 638, 31 January 2022
Learning Technologist of the Year 2021!
Chief Executive Officer Report, January 2022
Online Winter Conference 2021 - videos and resources now open to all
New resources for ALT's Framework for Ethical Learning Technology
Membership and Special Interest Group Updates
ALT South Group – TechThursdays
Community News, events, courses and calls for proposals
Recent publications from the #altc blog and Research in Learning Technology
Research in Learning Technology
Updates for Members
Learning Technologist of the Year 2021!
ALT Learning Technologist of the Year Award showcase gives you an opportunity to learn more about best practice and excellence across sectors from the 2021 Awards Winners.
OER22 Call for Proposals
The OER22 Call for Proposals is now open. We are inviting proposals for presentations, workshops and alternative formats. The submission system is now open until 10 February 2022.
Chief Executive Officer Report, January 2022
“I hope you have had a good start to 2022 and we wish you all the best for the year ahead. Our Members continue to be at the forefront of shaping learning and teaching with technology and there are many priorities for us to address as we look at what’s ahead.” Continue reading…
Online Winter Conference 2021 - videos and resources now open to all
Recap on favourite bits, or enjoy conference content for the first time by accessing recordings through our interactive programme (login required) or YouTube.
New resources for ALT's Framework for Ethical Learning Technology
The FELT Reflective Self-Assessment. You can use this assessment tool to reflect on a particular project, a new tool or platform or you can use it to focus on a particular aspect of your work.
Next CPD Webinar
Title: Educational Technology Project Funding: Getting Started
Presenter: Clare Thomson
22 Feb 2022 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Membership and Special Interest Group Updates
ELESIG: Research Journey focused on Student Experience of Slack
A research journey can be a lonely and difficult road. ELESIG webinars offer a space to learn from each other. Richard Walker has recently published a study of student experiences of Slack. In this webinar Richard will talk through the process of developing the project and the research process through to publishing. This is a chance to hear and learn from his experiences of this and other research projects he has been involved in.
16 Feb 2022 3:00 to 4:00 PM
COOLSIG Webinar 47
Preview webinar on Fair Dealing week
18 Feb 2022 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Community News, events, courses and calls for proposals
EdTech National Webinar Series
A series of webinars curated by the Delivery Partner and supported by multiple EdTech Demonstrators. The EdTech Demonstrator Programme, developed and supported by the Department for Education, hopes to reach thousands of publicly-funded schools and colleges in England to enable them to access free support with technology, to enhance their teaching and learning practises. If schools or colleges are interested in exploring this option, they can register their interest here. Support is also provided through a series of webinars that are curated by us as the delivery partner and feature multiple EdTech Demonstrator schools and colleges on a range of topics. These webinars are also free-to-join.
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.
MoodleMunch webinar - Tuesday 1 February 13:00-14:00 GMT
At this webinar, Dublin City University will present on experiences of using Moodle Board activity to foster collaborative learning (DigCompEdu competence 3.3 'Collaborative learning'). CDETB will present on reimagining Moodle; improving quality, productivity, and morale among their staff (DigCompEdu Area 1 'Professional engagement'). Register to attend this webinar on Zoom.
Maximising student engagement in hybrid classes - Online Webinar
On 2nd Feb 2022 at 2pm: Join Vevox's February webinar to hear from Alice Luby, Lecturer in Accounting at TU Dublin, who will be sharing her methods, tips and advice for increasing student engagement in both virtual and face to face class settings.
Call for Proposals by 11 Feb: Higher Education for Good #HE4Good
All are invited to submit chapter proposals for the upcoming book 'Higher Education for Good: Teaching and Learning Futures', edited by Laura Czerniewicz and Catherine Cronin. Contributors are invited to share nuanced critical perspectives, to rethink histories, to offer alternative imaginaries, and to consider preferable futures. The editors welcome contributions in a variety of forms including academic articles, essays, poetry and speculative fiction. See updates at #HE4Good.
Seeking: HE Teaching Staff and HE Professional Development Trainers for study on the impact of receiving student feedback
We want to understand the personal and pedagogical impact of receiving student feedback on higher education teaching staff, and understand how higher education staff are trained to process and understand student feedback. Higher education teaching staff can participate via online survey at tinyurl.com/StaffEmotions. HE professional development trainers can participate via interview - contact Eleanor.Brownlie@glasgow.ac.uk for details.
DCG Spotlight on digital capabilities: Digital skills, a priority or lip service?
Often, digital skills are said to be strategic priorities, often mentioned in university strategies and KPIs. However, the rhetoric does not always result in investment and action. The pandemic has highlighted the digital capabilities gaps and needs of staff and students.
Bookings now open for LILAC 2022 – The Information Literacy Conference: Manchester Metropolitan University, 11-13 April 2022
LILAC 2022 will be taking place at Manchester Metropolitan University, 11- 13 April. We're really looking forward to finally being able to deliver the conference we didn't get to hold in 2020. As ever, we've received some excellent presentation submissions and the team are currently finalising the programme, which we hope to be able to share with you soon. Find out more information, and book your place, on the LILAC website.
Recent publications from the #altc blog and Research in Learning Technology
#ALTC Blog
Developing an anti-racism toolkit for technology-enhanced learning: Seeking your feedback
Published 18 January 2022
Do you ever wonder what goes on in students’ Whatsapp groups?
Published 14 January 2022
ALT CoOLSIG – Confessions of a Learning Technologist
Published 13 January 2022
Get set for UK Fair Dealing week, running from February 21st – 25th 2022
Published 06 December 2021
Research in Learning Technology
Smartphones as digital instructional interface devices: the teacher’s perspective
Terrence Manyeredzi, Vongai Mpofu
Transforming the online learning space through advanced development retreats
Daniel J. Belton, Sue Folley, Sophie McGown
Maggie A. Mosher, Adam C. Carreon
Jobs
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.
NEW - Queen Margaret University - Learning Technologies Manager
Technology Enhanced Learning
Ref: CVIS029A
Grade 7: £34,304 - £38,587 per annum (with possible progression to £43,434)
Full time
Closing date: 08 February 2022
Informal enquiries to bowers@qmu.ac.uk
NEW - Sheffield Hallam University - Principal Learning Technologist
Student Experience, Teaching & Learning
Ref: 076904
£40,927 to £51,799
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 03 February 2022
Informal enquiries to Brian Irwin, b.irwin@shu.ac.uk
NEW - Heriot-Watt University - Learning Designer
Heriot-Watt Online
Ref: 1821
£33,309 – £40,927
Full time, 12-month contract
Closing date: 27 February 2022
Informal enquiries to s.c.allan@hw.ac.uk
The University of Edinburgh - AgriTech Talent e-Learning Developer
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Ref: 2340
£34,304 - £40,927
Full time
Closing date: 02 February 2022
Informal enquiries to Mr Eoghan Clarkson, Eoghan.Clarkson@ed.ac.uk
University of Edinburgh - Learning Technology Support Officer
Educational Design and Engagement
Ref: 2984
£27,924 to £33,309
Full time
Closing date: 14 February 2022
Informal enquiries to Wesley.Kerr@ed.ac.uk
King;s College London - HyFlex Teaching Support Fellow
CTEL
Ref: Job ID: 039445
£38,000-£45,000
Full time
Closing date: 16 February 2022
Informal enquiries to Michael dot detyna at kcl.ac.uk
University of Edinburgh - Learning Technology Support Officer
Information Services Group
Ref: 2984
£28,756 - £33,309
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 14 February 2022
Informal enquiries to Wesley Kerr Wesley.Kerr@ed.ac.uk
Sheffield Hallam University - Principal Learning Technologist
Student Experience, Teaching & Learning
Ref: 076904
£40,927 to £51,799
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 03 February 2022
Informal enquiries to Brian Irwin, b.irwin@shu.ac.uk
Oxford Brookes University - Technology Enhanced Learning Advisor
Digital Services (Directorate of Learning Resources)
£32,344 - £35,326
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 13 February 2022
Informal enquiries to Harry Kalantzis, harry.kalantzis@brookes.ac.uk
Swansea University - 2X ACADEMIC DEVELOPER – TECHNOLOGY ENHANCED LEARNING
Swansea Academy of Learning and Teaching
Ref: SD02585
£30,497 - £34,304
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 17 February 2022
Informal enquiries to Simon Gibbon, Head of SALT - s.gibbon@swansea.ac.uk
Birmingham City University - Digital Learning Content Developer
Digital Academic Practice
Ref: 012022-06
£29,951 - £32,555
Full time, 2 Permanent and 2 Fixed Term for 3 years
Closing date: 04 February 2022
Informal enquiries to craig.tucker@bcu.ac.uk
https://go.alt.ac.uk/33gbFFD
Birmingham City University - Instructional Developer
Digital Academic Practice
Ref: 012022-07
£32,669 - £35,510
Full time, Fixed Term 36 Months (3 years)
Closing date: 04 February 2022
Informal enquiries to craig.tucker@bcu.ac.uk
https://go.alt.ac.uk/3fqvpsu
Imperial College London - Learning Technologist
Faculty of Natural Sciences
Ref: NAT01049
£39,309 – £48,226
Full time, Fixed-term post
Closing date: 01 March 2022
Informal enquiries to jdunbar@ic.ac.uk
https://go.alt.ac.uk/3qeKKBk
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