As the Online Winter Conference 2020, now in its 7th year, approaches we are making our final call for organisations to come on board as conference sponsors. https://go.alt.ac.uk/2URvaMX

ALT’s Research in Learning Technology Journal welcomes three new Editors

We are delighted to welcome new Editors to the Editorial Team for Research in Learning Technology. Led by Editor-in-Chief, Lesley Diack, the open call for expressions of interest and subsequent recruitment and selection process has led to the following appointments: Tunde Varga-Atkins, Louise Drumm and James Brunton will join the Editorial Team as Editors alongside Lesley Diack, Liz Bennett, Michael Flavin, Sarah Honeychurch, Simon Thomson, and Gail Wilson. The Trustees of ALT congratulate all new appointments and extend a very warm welcome to all! https://go.alt.ac.uk/39eu85Y

Online Winter Conference programme launch!

We have a packed programme of sessions this year, covering a range of themes and also featuring esteemed panel discussions each day. You can select sessions and build your own programme, to create a day that suits your preferences. Our member and special interest groups are also holding meetups in the run up to and during the conference. The social programme will feature opportunities for you to network and take part in the second ALT quiz hosted by VeVox. Full conference ticket only £49 for members https://go.alt.ac.uk/3lWW9mc

Member Strategic update - October 2020

As we make our way through this very unusual term, Members across sectors continue to face pressures on many fronts, from supporting students who are self-isolating to guiding staff through scaled up online and blended delivery. See the full strategic update here - https://go.alt.ac.uk/35BqShG

Last Week’s Top @A_L_T Tweet

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A warm welcome to our new Research in Learning Technology Editors - Tunde Varga-Atkins, James Brunton, and Louise Drumm #altc @tundeva @DrJamesBrunton @louisedrumm https://go.alt.ac.uk/39eu85Y pic.twitter.com/t7mRlzHPVi

2. News, events, courses and calls for proposals

Our Days Are Numbered: Metrics, Managerialism, and Academic Development Edited by Professor Veronica Bamber

SEDA are thrilled to announce details of an important and timely new publication “Our Days Are Numbered: Metrics, Managerialism, and Academic Development” Edited by Professor Veronica Bamber. Cost: SEDA Members - £20, Non – SEDA Members - £24. A copy of this will be sent to all named institutional contacts. Hear Roni speak on this subject at the SEDA Winter Festival on Tuesday 15th December 2020 @ 1pm.

Anti-racism & learning technology meetings

A group of UK HE learning technology staff have started to meet regularly to discuss issues and take actions in relation to racism within UK HE, with a focus on our own field. The first meeting was held in November and three further 1-hour meetings have been scheduled: Thurs 3 December 11.00, Thurs 17 December 2.30 & Weds 6 January 10.00. If you would like to get involved or attend any of the meetings please sign-up. https://go.alt.ac.uk/3mnFUi7

2nd Call for Chapters - Industry Practices in Education (Springer) - 20th Jan 2021

We are inviting initial chapter proposals for the forthcoming edited book, “Industry Practices, Processes and Techniques Adopted in Education - Supporting innovative teaching and learning practice”, edited by Kathryn MacCallum and David Parsons to be published by Springer in late 2021. At this stage, we only require suggested chapter titles, details of authors, and a brief outline of the proposed content of the chapter (approx 200 words). These can be sent to us by filling in the expression of interest Google Form (https://tinyurl.com/IndustryPracCFP) Any questions about the call for chapters should be directed to the editors at agileleanbook@gmail.com

Important Dates:

Abstract Registration due: January 20th, 2021
Notification on initial acceptance: February 1st, 2021
Book Chapters due: March 1st, 2021
Notification to authors: May 1st, 2021
Revised papers due: July 1st, 2021
Publication of the book: Late 2021

MoodleMunch webinar - Tuesday 1 December, 13:00 GMT

Join us at our second webinar of MoodleMuch series 2. Dublin City University and Marino Institute of Education will deliver presentations. DCU will present an initiative to guide students in developing library and academic writing skills (DigCompEdu competence 3.2 ‘Guidance’). Marino Institute of Education will present its use of podcasts and Moodle to give students flexibility in engaging with content (DigCompEdu competence 2.3 ‘Managing, protecting and sharing digital resources’). Register to attend via Zoom: https://go.alt.ac.uk/35B586N

EdTech Online winter Conference 2021: Paradigm Shift? Reflection, Resilience and Renewal in Digital Education. Date: 14/15 January

Registration is now open and the Call for Papers can be accessed at this link also. https://bit.ly/ILTAWinter We welcome submission of papers across all formats. Registration for the ILTA Winter Conference will cost €30 with institutional and student discounts available. Check out the conference website for more information. https://bit.ly/ILTAWinter

Inspera Q&A Coffee Break webinar "Exam Day - Before & After the Pandemic"

The pandemic is re-shaping our world. How do we provide students with flexible, fair and secure opportunities to test their knowledge and skills in the time of turmoil? In this webinar, we will talk about the exam day before and after the pandemic. What are the benefits of on-screen delivery, what does exam day look like for different stakeholders, and what about the logistics? We will reflect on best practices of preparing for the digital transformation of exam delivery with the group of experts who have years of hands-on experience with this process. Wednesday December 9th, 2020, 9.00-9.45 AM (ET), 2.00-2.45 PM (BST), 3.00-3.45 PM (CEST) https://go.alt.ac.uk/3lA3tUJ

3. 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 - Coventry University - Learning Designer

Coventry University Online
Ref: CUOL000056
£37,395 to £41,795 p/y
Full time
Closing date: 13 December 2020
Informal enquiries to David Hopkins / ac9772@coventry.ac.uk
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2FxIhhZ

NEW - Imperial College London - Product Engineer - Teaching and Learning

Information Communications and Technology (ICT)
Ref: FOG00432
£47,842 - £57,606
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 08 December 2020
Informal enquiries to a.thomas@imperial.ac.uk
https://go.alt.ac.uk/2KT4vO4

NEW - UCL - Faculty Learning Technology Lead

Faculty of Engineering Sciences
Ref: 1872284
£44,737 - £52,764
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: 04 December 2020
Informal enquiries to JOANNA.STROUD@UCL.AC.UK
https://go.alt.ac.uk/39sdPTm

BIMM Institute - Learning Technologist

Digital Learning Team
Fixed term Jan 2021-Jan 2022 (12 months)
Closing date: 07 December 2020
Informal enquiries to stevenwilkinson@bimm.co.uk
https://go.alt.ac.uk/3fqm03m

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

#ALTC Blog

From planet Earth to Jupyter: How 2020 fundamentally transformed the EdTech landscape for coding - 29 October 2020 - https://go.alt.ac.uk/34Mpd9K
Zooming into the Next Semester – Tips Tried and Tested - 19 October 2020 - https://go.alt.ac.uk/3oavFz0
Future of Online Executive Education shaped by the pandemic crisis - 21 September 2020 - https://go.alt.ac.uk/2Emzmzx
i-improve e-learning with i-pencil - 16 September 2020 - https://go.alt.ac.uk/2ZVhvYh
Chief Executive Officer Report, September 2020 - 11 September 2020 - https://go.alt.ac.uk/3iuzzzE

Research in Learning Technology

NEW - The effectiveness of flipped learning strategy in the development of scientific research skills in procedural research course among higher education diploma students
Omar M. Mahasneh - https://go.alt.ac.uk/3o8qK0S
The effects of a Moodle-based instructional unit on physical activity in schools on 15–20 years experienced permanent Irish primary teachers physical activity knowledge, attitudes and behaviour
David Brennan - https://go.alt.ac.uk/32EpzOb
The impact of audience response platform Mentimeter on the student and staff learning experience
Emma Mayhew, Madeleine Davies, Amanda Millmore, Lindsey Thompson, Alicia Pena Bizama - https://go.alt.ac.uk/3ek1W1X
First year undergraduates make use of recordings to overcome the barriers to higher education: evidence from a survey
Jill R.D. MacKay - https://go.alt.ac.uk/3dMQdZE
An exploratory study of students’ perceptions of learning management system utilisation and learning community
Hungwei Tseng - https://go.alt.ac.uk/3kch3Ng

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