Association for Learning Technology

We are the leading professional body for Learning Technology in the UK. We support a collaborative community for individuals and organisations from all sectors including Further and Higher Education and industry and provide professional recognition and development. Membership is open to all with a professional interest in using digital technologies for learning, teaching and assessment. 

Access to expertise and CPD for all practitioners

Learning Technology is a rapidly growing industry and we can help you find the right path for your career: join ALT as a Member and become part of our network of 3,500+ Members in the UK and globally. If you are not sure where to start, have a look at recent news, our Impact Report and find out more about what we do and how we can help you. Browse the #altc blog for case studies, reviews and more or explore 25+ years of research, evidence and policy

Professional recognition and development for Learning Technology professionals

If you are looking to scale up and develop your use of technology for learning, teaching or assessment, we can help with recruitment via ALT's weekly news digest and access to the Members Directory of consultants and commercial services; we offer practical resources, our Members only discussion list, webinars and conferences to share knowledge and find the expertise you need and offer opportunities to gain professional recognition on a national stage through ALT's Awards

Opportunities for leaders and institutions

For experienced professionals, we offer opportunites to advance and develop your professional practice, including CMALT accreditation pathways to a senior level and mappings to other professional frameworks, opportunities to network via local Member and Special Interest Groups, new research in Learning Technology, analysis of current trends and ways to keep informed about ALT's ethical framework for Learning Technology

 

News

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Become a Vice-Chair or Trustee on ALT’s Board of Trustees

04 September 2025
Applications are now open for members who are interested in joining ALT’s Board as either a Vice-Chair or a Trustee.   What is involved in being a trustee Our trustees play a vital role in ensuring that ALT achieves its charitable objectives by: Overseeing the management, governance and...
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Update from the ALT Board of Trustees

03 September 2025
We are entering a new chapter in ALT’s governance, and this announcement marks an important milestone in shaping the organisation’s future leadership. The next Chair of the ALT Board of Trustees has been appointed. At the Annual General Meeting later this year, Professor Keith Smyth will take on...

ALTC25 Programme Announcement: Stronger Foundations, Broader Horizons

02 September 2025
Following the conclusion of this year’s competitive peer review, we’re pleased to announce that the draft programme for ALTC25 is now available. Taking place on Thursday 23 and Friday 24 October 2025 at the Glasgow Marriott Hotel, the ALT Annual Conference will bring together learning technology...