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Entries for the 2025 ALT Awards are closing soon.

Following the conclusion of OER25 in London this week, we are pleased to invite submissions for our upcoming online conference, “Speaking Truth to Power: Open Edu

The Research in Learning Technology (RLT) journal is delighted to welcome its newly appointed Editor-in-Chief, Professor Peter Bryant, and Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Erika Corradini. These appointments mark an exciting new chapter for the journal as it continues to advance research and scholarship in digital learning.

 

 

The Fundamentals of Copyright in Learning Technology Workshop is just around the corner. Join us on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM for a dynamic and practical session tailored for education professionals working with digital tools and content.

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Since 2021, ALT has hosted 30 CPD Webinars, with more than 40 ALT Members sharing their knowledge on key topics in learning technology. Now, we’re calling for more presenters to keep these engaging and valuable sessions going.

The Call for Proposals for ALTC25 is now open.

OER25 is fast approaching, and the final programme has now been confirmed.

Please join us in welcoming Dr Emily Nordmann, Laura Milne, and

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OER25 will feature two compelling keynote sessions and an interactive plenary session, offering sharp critique, hopeful vision, and community-driven action for the future of open education. Explore the programme here. 

The draft programme for the OER25 Conference is now available. Join us this summer on 23 and 24 June 2025 in London. Explore the sessions, discover key speakers, and start planning your experience - view the programme here. 

Join us on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, for a half-day workshop designed specifically for education professionals with an interest in learning technology.

The ALT Awards 2025 are officially open for entries from Tuesday, 20 May 2025. Since their inception in 2007, these prestigious awards have celebrated excellence in Learning Technology. Now in their 19th year, the awards continue to set a national benchmark, attracting competitive entries from across the UK and beyond. 

We are seeking case studies and example policies of using digital technology for learning, teaching and assessment that address or have implications for ethical considerations. Examples are invited from all sectors and nations.

Case studies and policies could, for example, address the ethical implications of AI, lecture capture, online assessment, blended/hybrid learning, use of student data etc.  

ALT is seeking to appoint new editors to join the existing editorial team for the Research in Learning Technology (RLT) journal.  RLT is a peer reviewed, Open Access journal published by ALT that aims to raise the profile of research in learning technology, encouraging research that informs good practice and contributes to the

The countdown to ALTC25 has begun, with Glasgow set to host this highly anticipated event on 23 and 24 October. As preparations get underway, there is an exciting opportunity for members to play a key role in shaping the conference by joining the Conference Committee.

Building on the momentum of CMALT Week, which shines a light on professional development in learning technology, we turn our attention to ALT’s upcoming event on open education: the OER25 Conference.

ALT’s new online course for Certified Membership of ALT accreditation scheme candidates, ‘Your guide to Certified Membership of ALT (CMALT)’, launched during CMALT week 2025. The course is designed to provide all CMALT candidates with guidance that enables them to create, and confidently submit, their CMALT portfolio for assessment.

ALT is currently inviting expressions of interest for Co-Chairs for the ALT Annual Conference 2025.

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