The title for this year’s conference is Data, Dialogue, Doing and the draft programme has now been published! Visit the Programme page to start exploring all the conference session titles and descriptions (the programme is still subject to minor changes).

We are excited to have another packed programme, featuring over 150 sessions covering all aspects of learning technology, it is sure to provide an inspiring and engaging three days.

If you are not already a member but your organisation holds an Organisational Membership, join for free as an Associate Member and receive a 20% discount. Alternatively, you can join ALT as an individual member at the time of booking for only £55 and receive the membership discount.More information about the conference and registration fees is available on the ALT Annual Conference 2019 website.

ALT Trustee Elections 2019

The voting to elect two new Trustees opened on 8 July 2019. The election will be carried out for ALT by the Electoral Reform Services. Eligible Members will receive voting instructions via email and any members eligible to vote twice, as individual members and representatives of member organisations, will receive two emails. Voting closes at 12:00 noon on 20 August 2019. The candidates are: Natalie Lafferty, Sharon Flynn, Maha Bali, Jonathan Worth, Lyshi Soloman, Rosie Hare, Thom Cochrane and Rich Goodman.

Call for Expressions of Interest to Chair the 2020 ALT Annual Conference

We are seeking experienced Co-Chairs for the 2020 ALT Annual Conference Committee. The Co-Chairs will play a major role in planning and delivery of the conference in 2020.

We are looking to appoint two or three people with the following qualities:

national/international standing in the Learning Technology field;
the commitment and vision to make the conference a success;
the capacity to chair a major international conference, and its programme committee;
enthusiasm for and/or experience of working with the ALT community and being a Member of ALT.

Applications to become a Co-Chair for 2020 close on the 30 July 2019. This news item includes more information about becoming a Co-Chair and how to apply.

Call for Members to get involved in ALT

It’s that time of year where we invite our Members to come and get more involved with ALT. Taking an active part in the work of the Association ensures that all activities are shaped by Members’ priorities and also offer valuable opportunities for professional development and recognition.We are seeking expressions of interest from our Members from:

all sectors of education and training including schools, vocational education, Higher Education and work-based learning
people in research, practitioner, management, technical and policy roles as well as learners who have a special interest in Learning Technology
the private and public sectors
within and outside the UK (subject to reaching an agreement on an effective method of participation).

Please refer to the full call to get involved to find out more information and how to express an interest.

2. News, events, courses and calls for proposals

Connected Students - UEL Learning and Teaching Symposium 2019

Are you interested in finding out about ways staff across the sector have addressed the topic of connected students (to pedagogy, employability and live applied projects)? Join us on 19th September, with keynotes Dr Theo Gilbert (Associate Professor of Learning and Teaching and Times Higher Education Most Innovative Teacher of the Year 2018) and Professor Kevin Hylton (Professor of Equality and Diversity in Sport, Leisure and Education) and presentations from staff at the University of East London and beyond. Register today! #uelLTsym19 https://go.alt.ac.uk/2FAqYKD

The University of Lincoln adopt Talis Elevate to enhance the Teaching & Learning experience

The University of Lincoln, following a year of trialling Talis Elevate, have now purchased a site licence for three years. They had been an engaged participant in the pilot, with 8 academics using Talis Elevate in 2 disciplines over the 12 month period. We asked Jasper Shotts, Dean of Lincoln Academy of Learning and Teaching to share a bit about his experience of using Talis Elevate during the pilot phase, and plans for the future with Talis Elevate. We also spoke to Ian Snowley, Dean of Student Learning Development and University Librarian at the University of Lincoln to find out more about how Talis Elevate fits into the university’s strategy. Please see the full press release included - https://go.alt.ac.uk/2JGOXZn

FHEDAWG webinar: find out more about the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

Many Members have participated in a new webinar series organised by ALT as part of our work with the Further Higher Education Digital Accessibility Working Group (FHEDAWG). There have now been two webinars, and recordings from both sessions are now available: Thursday 11 July - https://go.alt.ac.uk/2JEJrq2 and Friday 26 April - https://go.alt.ac.uk/2JCs2OX

Please help raise the profile of digital accessibility within HE!

The Office for Students is surveying universities as part of a "review of models of support for disabled students". (The survey is being carried out by the Institute for Employment Studies on behalf of the OfS). The survey has been sent out to heads of student service and heads of disability support. If your colleagues haven't shared the survey with you yet, please contact them and inquire about it.

Applications open for MSc Blended and Online Education starting September 2019

Applications are now open for the relaunched MSc Blended and Online Education, which is a part-time, fully online programme for educational professionals seeking to develop their critical understanding and skills in the area of teaching and learning with technology. Providing opportunities to develop, implement and evaluate the use of technology for open and inclusive learning and teaching, the programme is designed to complement professional practice, allowing participants to develop a personal, evidence-based approach. This award-winning programme has been redesigned to reflect current developments and challenges in the areas of technology and education. Exit points are offered at PG Cert (3 modules), PG Dip (6 modules), and MSc (6 modules + digital dissertation). Apply now to start in September 2019. For more information visit https://go.alt.ac.uk/2FJfHaK

3. Jobs

NEW - The University of Edinburgh - eLearning Systems Developer

School of GeoSciences
Ref: Vacancy Ref: : 048502
£27,830 - £32,236 per annum
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 30 July 2019
Informal enquiries to Contact Person : Charnelle Sullivan Contact Number : 0131 650 5851 Contact Email : hr.geos@ed.ac.uk
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2Si4hzr

NEW - CB Resourcing - Learning Technologist – Moodle

Ref: 6-426738
£39,000-48,000
Full time
Closing date: 20 July 2019
Informal enquiries to Tim Palmer - tim.palmer@cbresourcing.com
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2LTZpzI

NEW - The University of the West of England, Bristol - Senior Learning Technologist

Health and Applied Sciences
Ref: R00255
£33,199 - £39,609
Full time
Closing date: 28 July 2019
Informal enquiries to Tom Buckley tom.buckley@uwe.ac.uk
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2Y0yVCR

NEW - Regent's University London - Learning Technology Administrator

Academic and Educational Developments
Ref: 19/77/AED
£25,781- £26,828
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 17 July 2019
Informal enquiries to Bryony Bramer (bramerb@regents.ac.uk)
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2XXmbNp

University of Strathclyde - Learning Technologist (Student Learning)

Education Enhancement
Ref: 231308
£27,830-£31,302
Full time, Temporary
Closing date: 17 July 2019
Informal enquiries to Howard Ramsay: howard.ramsay@strath.ac.uk
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2Jcx1af

University of Strathclyde - Learning Technologist (3 Posts)

Education Enhancement
Ref: 233018
£27,830-£31,302
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 17 July 2019
Informal enquiries to Howard Ramsay: howard.ramsay@strath.ac.uk
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2Jbvh0H

Coventry University Online - Senior Digital Platform Lead

The Studio
Ref: REQ007125
GBP 45,378 - GBP 54,021 per annum
Full time
Closing date: 21 July 2019
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2Jbvgd9

Coventry University Online - Senior Content Strategy Lead

The Studio
Ref: REQ007123
GBP 45,378 - GBP 54,021 per annum
Full time
Closing date: 21 July 2019
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2JamVqf

London College of Communication, University of the Arts London - TEL Coordinator (0.6 FTE)

Digital Learning
Ref: 5361
£20,595 - £25,293 (pro rata £34,326 - £42,155)
Part time, Permanent
Closing date: 22 July 2019
Informal enquiries to Lesley Wilkins, lcc.jobs@lcc.arts.ac.uk
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2J9BsCt

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine - Education Technologist - Content Developer
Education

Ref: 277-19
£28,660 - £33,199
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 16 July 2019
Informal enquiries to Dan Robinson, Dan.Robinson@lstmed.ac.uk
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2JcoiVy

University of Reading - TEL Applications Manager

Centre for Quality Support and Development
Ref: SRF29430
£30,395 - 39,609
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 02 August 2019
Informal enquiries to Andy Turner, a.r.turner@reading.ac.uk, 0118 378 6128
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2JaunBC

The University of Edinburgh - Lecturer in Biological Education

School of Biological Sciences
Ref: 048272
£40,792- 48,677
Full time
Closing date: 15 July 2019
Informal enquiries to Dr Patrick Walsh SBSdirectorofteaching@ed.ac.uk
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2Fj6hCn

4. Recent publications from the #altc blog and Research in Learning Technology

#ALTC Blog

NEW - The Power of the Voice! – supporting learners on placement through podcasting - 15 July 2019 - https://go.alt.ac.uk/2lmnSCg
A Report from the HEE(North) TEL Stakeholder Event - 5 July 2019 - https://go.alt.ac.uk/2ND6mHL
Maren Deepwell (@marendeepwell) in conversation with… David Hopkins (@hopkinsdavid) - 27 June 2019 - https://go.alt.ac.uk/31YoAGz
Maren Deepwell (@marendeepwell) in conversation with… Elizabeth Charles (@ElizabethECharl) - 19 June 2019 - https://go.alt.ac.uk/2x5jBWH
Maren Deepwell (@marendeepwell) in conversation with… Maha Bali (@bali_maha) - 13 June 2019 - https://go.alt.ac.uk/2WORbiJ

Research in Learning Technology

NEW - 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
Developing and evaluating virtual anatomy resources for teaching allied health disciplines
Nicola Massy-Westropp, Eileen Giles, Rachaelle Dantu, Harsha Wechalekar, Arjun Burlakoti- https://go.alt.ac.uk/2x7HUmB
Use of the game-based learning platform KAHOOT! to facilitate learner engagement in Animal Science students
Kristie E. Cameron, Lewis A. Bizo - https://go.alt.ac.uk/30tAUxP
Beacons: A tool for 21st Century teaching and learning?
Charles Atherton - https://go.alt.ac.uk/2VBPTTv

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Weekly News Digest - Issue 513, 15 July 2019

1. Updates for Members

FEATURED #altc Annual Conference 2019 Programme announced