Join our free webinar to discuss why staff are asking for a TEL evidence base, what the barriers are and how this could be developed. The webinar will be led by ALT Trustee James Clay. http://go.alt.ac.uk/2o5Gh2Z

2.3 Webinar Digital Assessment: current and future developments across Europe, 25 April 2017, 12.30 BST

A EUNIS/Jisc collaboration. Four presenters will share their experiences and discuss the future. Hear about national digital assessment initiatives in the Netherlands and Norway and the experiences of the University of Bergen, who are using Canvas for continuous assessment and also aiming for 100% digital exams by the end of 2017.

Presenters: Prof Arild Raaheim, University of Bergen; Dr Robert Gray, University of Bergen; Ingrid Melve, UNINETT; Annette Peet, SURFNet, NL. Attendance is free.

https://goo.gl/Q5nRpy

2.4 Free online course: Blended Learning Essentials: Embedding Practice, starting 1 May 2017

This is the second part of a course for the Vocational Education and Training sector to promote effective use of blended learning.

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

2.5 Digital Footprint online course, starting 1 May 2017

The University of Edinburgh Digital Footprint MOOC focuses on the different dimensions of a digital footprint, including developing an effective online presence, managing privacy online, creating opportunities for networking, and balancing and managing professional and personal presences (eprofessionalism). By the end of the course, participants should feel confident at managing a digital footprint that works for them, whether it’s small and private, or a more effective and impactful presence. The course is free, with a certificate available at £39.

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2p79Zp4

2.6 Call for Chapter Proposals: Proliferation of Open Government Initiatives and Systems

This book explores the interaction between internet culture (the culture of openness) and the bureaucratic culture of secrecy. The book will use various case studies waround “Open Government” policies to explore its central research question: Is the cultural code “openness/closeness” penetrating the core of the bureaucratic culture? Professionals and practitioners in e-learning, e-government, e-health and various other sectors are encouraged to submit chapters relating to their own experiences of the concepts of “openness/closeness”.

Deadline for proposal submissions: 15 May 2017

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2p7bUd7

2.7 Call for Chapter Proposals: Agile Education, Lean Learning

Proposals are invited for the forthcoming book Agile Education, Lean Learning, to be published by Springer. The initial proposal has been formally reviewed and accepted for further development by the publisher; the editors are now seeking submissions from potential authors.

At this stage, only suggested chapter titles, details of authors and a brief outline of the proposed content of the chapter (approx. 200 words) are required.

Deadline for abstract registration: 31 May 2017

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

2.8 Call for Papers: Annual Research Conference, Newport, Wales, 6 - 8 December 2017

The Society for Research into Higher Education (SRHE) invites research contributions to this international higher education conference, providing an international forum for papers of an empirical or scholarly nature relating to research into higher education, in the broadest sense, and from a breadth of different disciplinary perspectives.

Deadline for submissions: 23 June 2017

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2p4NzUp

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

Chief executive’s report, April 2017 http://go.alt.ac.uk/2o69dYD

Questioning Joy (the noun not the lady/s) http://go.alt.ac.uk/2nHehlc

Developing a Learning Environment in WordPress http://go.alt.ac.uk/2odXE59

Book review: Selwyn, Neil 2017. Education and Technology: Key Issues and Debates http://go.alt.ac.uk/2obD9Wj

The management of schools’ websites in Cantabria, Spain http://go.alt.ac.uk/2kVK7xe

Best-practice model for technology enhanced learning in the creative arts http://go.alt.ac.uk/2nMBiaU

Designing for learner engagement with computer-based testing http://go.alt.ac.uk/2nUUsbc

4. Jobs

4.1 Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (Edinburgh Zoo)

Discovery and Learning
Learning Technology Officer
£25,000
Full time, 3-year fixed term
Closing date: 16 April 2017
Informal enquiries to recruitment@rzss.org.uk

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

4.2 The London Institute of Banking & Finance

Learning Design and Technology
Multimedia Producer
£33,000
Full time, Flexible
Closing date: 17 April 2017
Informal enquiries to Brigita, blajkovic@libf.ac.uk

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2mK913u

4.3 University of West London

Institute for Teaching, Innovation and Learning
Academic Developer in TEL
INS033
£35,226 - £42,789
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 20 April 2017
Informal enquiries to Matt Lingard, Matt.Lingard@uwl.ac.uk

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2o6n0R7

4.4 University of Bath

Computing Services
Media Usage and Copyright Advisor
DC4697
from £32,004, rising to £38,183
Full time
Closing date: 23 April 2017
Informal enquiries to Rob Hyde, r.j.hyde@bath.ac.uk

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2o6dLOm

4.5 Imperial College London

Faculty Education Office, Faculty of Medicine
Senior Learning Technologist (Multimedia Specialist)
RB026-17
£44,510 - £53,800
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 23 April 2017 (midnight GMT)
Informal enquiries to Lisa Carrier, Head of Technology Enhanced Education, l.carrier@imperial.ac.uk, +44(0)20 7594 3033

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

4.6 University of Bristol

Technology Enhanced Learning and Education Development (TELED) team
Technology Enhanced Learning Officer
SUPP103150
£36,001 - £40,523 per annum pro rata
Part time
Closing date: 23 April 2017
Informal enquiries to roger.gardner@bristol.ac.uk

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2ocYC0G

4.7 City, University of London

Learning Enhancement and Development
Senior Project Officer (Learning Analytics Project - LeAP)
60023758
£36,001 - £41,709
Full time, Temporary
Closing date: 24 April 2017
Informal enquiries to Leona Norris, Leona.Norris.1@city.ac.uk

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2o64jKW

4.8 Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Learning Technology
Learning Technology Analyst
914586715
£22,128-£28,746
Full time
Closing date: 30 April 2017
Informal enquiries to Richard Price, richard.price@yas.nhs.uk

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2p4ZLbu

4.9 Atlantic Institute

IT
Online Learning Specialist
Alt-Ins-Online-Learning
£35,000 - £40,000
Full time
Closing date: 02 May 2017
Informal enquiries to babette.tegldal@rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2o0HtFn

4.10 London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Faculty of Infectious & Tropical Diseases
Learning Technologist
ITD-CRD-28
£33,006 - £37,889
Full time, 18-month contract
Closing date: 12 May 2017
Informal enquiries to Sally Parsley, Sally.Parsley@LSHTM.ac.uk

http://go.alt.ac.uk/2o0PBFS

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