Events

Join us for the next ALT North West meeting, hosted at the University of Liverpool School of Dentistry. This event is a fantastic opportunity to network with peers, share insights, and explore the latest innovations in learning technology.

The session will feature engaging talks on topics such as:

• AI and its role in education
• Haptic simulation to support learning, with the opportunity to try the technology for yourself

A full agenda will be shared soon.

We look forward to welcoming you

We're excited to invite you to our next meeting, taking place on May 22nd at Edge Hill University. This meeting is set to be a dynamic and informative session, with talks on a variety of topics.

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s on the agenda:
1. Digital Assessments: Innovations and Challenges
• Discuss the challenges and best practices for implementing digital assessments in educational settings and learn from case studies.
• Interactive Q&A session with experts in the field.

2. Creating Custom GPT Models: An Educator’s Guide
• Introduction to Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT) and their potential in education.
• Step-by-step guide on creating custom GPT models tailored for educational purposes.

3. Networking Sessions
• Opportunity to connect with fellow educators and technology enthusiasts.
• Share experiences, collaborate on projects, and discuss innovative ideas.
• A mix of structured and informal networking activities to maximize engagement.

This meeting promises to be a great platform for learning, sharing, and networking. We look forward to seeing you there and engaging in these exciting topics together!

The meeting will be in the Business School (Building 16, ref E4 on the map), room B005 (ground floor). Further information on travelling to campus can be found here, including free bus from Ormskirk Centre next to the train station. https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/locations/

Are you struggling to start your CMALT portfolio? Want to get suggestions or feedback from a wide network of other CMALT holders? Come along to The Coffee Break to talk through your CMALT challenges or simply to network. After all, a problem shared is a problem halved (or maybe solved.)

The Coffee Break launched in March, when we noticed that many ALT members engaging in its JiscMail groups were hitting blockers when trying to introduce new ways of working or different technologies.  Members reported challenges around engagement of colleagues, making the case for change and securing senior level buy-in. And so the idea for the Coffee Break was born. Join us for this CMALT Week special edition. 

This online panel event is hosted by the antiracism and learning technology special interest group (ARLT SIG) as part of a series on ‘antiracism in learning technology and design’. The panel will explore how learning design can be antiracist and address other diverse needs at the same time, followed by a series of questions exploring critical approaches to design for antiracism. Subsequently, questions and comments will be welcomed from the audience.

Meet our Panellists:

Esther Akinlabi
Esther Akinlabi is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering, she is currently serving as the Deputy Faculty Pro Vice Chancellor (DFPVC) for Research and Knowledge Exchange, Faculty of Engineering and Environment, Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK. In her role as the DFPVC, she is the custodian of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in the Faculty and also serves as the Deputy Chair of the Northumbria University Gender Steering Committee. In her most recent role, she served as the Director of the African Union Commission - Pan African University for Life and Earth Sciences Institute (PAULESI), Ibadan, Nigeria. Prior to joining PAULESI, she had a decade of meritorious service at the Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, University of Johannesburg (UJ), South Africa. At UJ, she served as the Head of Department of the Department of Mechanical Engineering Science and as the Vice Dean for Teaching and Learning of the Faculty. She has filed four patents, edited four books, published seven books, and authored/co-authored many peer reviewed publications.

Melissa Holt-Brewster
Melissa is a seasoned Organisational Development practitioner. She has over 20 years’ experience of working across Local Authorities and the NHS, where most recently she engaged in anti-racism work on a personal and organisational level, supporting the organisation to deliver on a public commitment to becoming an anti-racist organisation. She is a skilled consultant, facilitator, coach, coach supervisor and workplace mediator. She brings energy, empathy, passion for workplace equalities and practical experience of supporting and developing teams in complex services. She currently works as a Senior Teaching Fellow at Liverpool John Moores University and is the Programme Manager for the NHS Leadership Academy ‘Elizabeth Garrett Anderson’ Healthcare Leadership Masters programme. She is also a studying for a Doctorate in Business Administration- Thesis topic Anti-Racism, Allyship and Psychological Safety in the NHS.

ALT and Echo360 warmly invite you to join our upcoming webinar on leveraging digital technologies to transform learning. Dr. Richard Nelson will guide us through the University of Bradford’s transformative journey along their Digital Education Roadmap. This comprehensive roadmap focuses on the implementation and support of key digital education systems, with a strong emphasis on enhancing student engagement, inclusivity, and accessibility. Currently, the University is midway through its three-stage roadmap, which has involved a diverse range of stakeholders, including academic staff, professional services, and students. A pivotal element of the University's strategy and digital education roadmap is the integration of video capture technology and explorations into a range of polling and exam tools. Echo360 is proud to support the University of Bradford through this digital transformation, leveraging our innovative solutions to achieve their roadmap goals. Richard will provide an insightful and candid narrative on the successes, challenges, and human aspects of policy implementation, adoption, and the rollout of these systems. Join us for this engaging webinar where Richard and Echo360 colleagues will walk us through their journey, showcasing the impactful partnership between Echo360 and the University of Bradford.