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Start Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Description:

Ben Ferris, Head of Law School Training & Development at BPP Law School will be joining the ALT South #TechThursday event on Thursday 25 April. The session will explore how we prepare online students for the challenges they face and how tutors can enjoy themselves in the online classroom! The talk is open to everyone.

Title: ALT South Group webinar – Getting the most out of online learning & teaching

Event ID: CiviCRM_EventID_894_a485739cf401d1e8c18eaece375aefd0@www.alt.ac.uk

ID: 894

Text Link: https://www.alt.ac.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=894

Start Date: Thu, 23 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Description:

Following on from their recent blog post <a href="https://altc.alt.ac.uk/blog/2024/02/creating-momentum-around-transformat... Momentum Around Transformative Active Learning</a>, Dr Theresa Nicholson and Dr Carmen Herrero will share their aspirations and strategy for developing an institution-wide Active Learning Community of Practice (ALCoP) at Manchester Metropolitan University. We will provide a contextual overview of the strategic background to ALCoP, and progress so far.

The interactive part of the webinar will then focus on exploring:

1. Different perspectives on the scope of 'active learning', and

2. Strategies for building communities that (a) foster creativity and innovation, (b) offer support, mentoring and professional development for practitioners, and (c) provide practical routes for resource development, dissemination, scholarship and publication.

There will be lots of opportunities for participants to share their experiences, ask questions, and learn from each other.

Title: ALSIG: Creative Momentum Around Active learning

Event ID: CiviCRM_EventID_893_a485739cf401d1e8c18eaece375aefd0@www.alt.ac.uk

ID: 893

Text Link: https://www.alt.ac.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=893

Start Date: Wed, 22 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Description:

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!

Title: ALT North West England Members Group - May Meeting

Event ID: CiviCRM_EventID_892_a485739cf401d1e8c18eaece375aefd0@www.alt.ac.uk

ID: 892

Text Link: https://www.alt.ac.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=892

Start Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Description:

This interactive webinar will explore the exciting potential of student-staff partnerships in designing technology-rich learning experiences. Offering critical insights into various pedagogical partnership projects from the facilitators, the session will showcase how co-creation could ignite student engagement and foster a culture of innovation in higher education.

Grounded in established theories of student engagement and co-creation models, the webinar will provide a strong theoretical ground to establish the significance of fostering meaningful student collaboration within co-curricular and extra-curricular initiatives. Participants will engage in reflective activities designed to explore practical strategies for integrating student input into their own practices, considering their specific professional contexts. This CPD session is expected to equip attendees with actionable insights and practical strategies to utilise the power of digital tools for collaborative learning and to effectively involve students in co-creating technology-enhanced learning experiences, fostering a dynamic partnership that empowers both educators and learners.

Speakers: Nurun Nahar & Sue Beckingham

Title: CPD Webinar Series 2024: Co-Creating the Future: Empowering Students in Technology-Enhanced Learning

Event ID: CiviCRM_EventID_891_a485739cf401d1e8c18eaece375aefd0@www.alt.ac.uk

ID: 891

Text Link: https://www.alt.ac.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=891

Start Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Description:

The use of digital technologies is embedded throughout the student lifecycle from application through to graduation. With 680,000 international students studying in UK HE from over 200 different countries and territories, and a further 560,000 engaging in UK TNE hosted in over 230 countries, what do we know about international students' digital experience? By sharing the findings from the <a href="https://www.jisc.ac.uk/reports/international-students-digital-experience... phase of Jisc's research</a> exploring the digital experiences of over 2,000 international students studying in UK HE, Elizabeth Newall will invite you to consider your own engagement with, and support of, international students. There will be a focus on <a href="https://repository.jisc.ac.uk/9467/1/facilitating-holistic-conversations... methodology used to facilitate open and honest conversations with international students</a> about their digital experiences and expectations. Finally, attendees will hear about the planned next phase of research investigating the digital experiences of TNE students, with an opportunity to participate. Interested colleagues are invited to complete Jisc’s <a href="https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/isdx2/tne-scope">TNE scoping survey</a>, which remains open until 28 March.

<a href="https://www.jisc.ac.uk/contact/staff/elizabeth-newall">Elizabeth Newall</a> is a senior sector specialist (digital transformation) at Jisc.

Title: ELESIG Digital shocks and border crossings: improving international students’ digital experience

Event ID: CiviCRM_EventID_890_a485739cf401d1e8c18eaece375aefd0@www.alt.ac.uk

ID: 890

Text Link: https://www.alt.ac.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=890

Start Date: Mon, 08 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Description:

The webinar will be presented by Dr. Helen Crompton is the Executive Director of the Research Institute for Digital Innovation in Learning at ODUGlobal, Professor of Instructional Technology, and Director of the Virtual Reality Lab at Old Dominion University, USA. Dr. Crompton has achieved a place on Stanford's esteemed list of the top 2% of scientists worldwide. This presentation addresses the escalating concern of student cheating facilitated by artificial intelligence, in particular tools, such as ChatGPT. Strategic measures are presented to mitigate these challenges. Furthermore, we will explore the use of AI for new approaches to gauge student understanding by creating assessments that are resistant to manipulation and foster genuine understanding.

Title: ALSIG: Assessments - What to avoid with cheating and how to create new types of assessments using GenAI

Event ID: CiviCRM_EventID_889_a485739cf401d1e8c18eaece375aefd0@www.alt.ac.uk

ID: 889

Text Link: https://www.alt.ac.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=889

Start Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Description:

Join us on Thursday 11th April for an enlightening webinar hosted by 
Learning on Screen, on how the use of multimedia enhances today’s 
educational landscape.

Learning on Screen, a charity and membership organisation, firmly believe that 
multimedia (including moving image and sound) is a cornerstone of engaging, 
dynamic learning, and teaching. With a focus on ensuring post-16 students excel 
and thrive in their educational journey, they are on a mission to help shape the 
future of education.

They are doing this in part with their revolutionary platform, Box of Broadcasts 
(BoB), a resource with access to over 3 million on-demand broadcasts across 
various channels, including TV programmes, documentaries, and news. BoB goes 
beyond traditional resources, providing educators with the tools to access and 
curate content and seamlessly integrate it into their teaching, fostering a 
dynamic and inclusive learning experience for all students.

In this webinar, you'll discover:

• How multimedia enriches your teaching and learning experiences. 
• Practical strategies for integrating BoB into your research and 
teaching to support learning outcomes. 
• Exclusive insights on the benefits of multimedia learning. 
• Real-world examples of how BoB is transforming education across 
various disciplines.

Join us for a captivating webinar and discover how BoB can revolutionise your 
teaching and unlock the full potential of multimedia learning for your post-16 
students.

Title: How the use of multimedia enhances teaching, learning and research

Event ID: CiviCRM_EventID_888_a485739cf401d1e8c18eaece375aefd0@www.alt.ac.uk

ID: 888

Text Link: https://www.alt.ac.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=888

Start Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Description:

The ALT Annual Conference is the UK’s foremost conference for Learning Technologists and one of the largest conferences of its kind, attracting around 500 delegates each year.

This year's conference themes:

Cultivating Collaboration

Partnerships are increasingly important, both internally and externally. That might be learners as partners, partnerships with vendors, or national and international partners.

Reviewing, Reflecting, Re-imagining 
Part of the learning cycle is to reflect, review, and re-imagine how we do things.

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<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc">How do we effectively review, reflect and re-imagine our own work?</li>
<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc">What achievements and challenges have you experienced?</li>
<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc">What reflections do you have on digital learning – that might be approaches to learning, old and new ‘tools’ we’re using well, or in different ways?</li>
<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc">How do we (re-)imagine learning technology post-2024?</li>
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<h2 style="list-style-type:disc;line-height:1.295; margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:8px">Inviting Improvement</h2>

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<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc">What opportunities do we create for continuing professional development (CPD)?</li>
<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc">How can we leverage the lifelong learning entitlement, digital badging, and digital literacies?</li>
<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc">How do we develop ourselves and others through leadership and coaching?</li>
<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc">How do we include both students and staff in these development opportunities?</li>
<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc">How do we link this to continuous quality improvement in the learning and teaching we support? 
 </li>
</ul>

Emerging research  
Research or case studies focused on learning technology and education practices. Papers submitted to this theme will be published in our Annual Conference 2024 proceedings.

Wildcard 
If you’ve got something else to shout about or a challenge for which you want input from others, this is your slot.

<a href="https://altc.alt.ac.uk/2024/" style="text-decoration:none">Find out more about our programme, speakers and venue on the conference website</a>.

Registration Deadlines

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3 day conference pass (includes gala dinner)
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Gala Dinner and Awards
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<h2 style="line-height:1.38; margin-top:24px; margin-bottom:5px">Group bookings</h2>

To make a group booking, please email <a href="mailto:enquiries@alt.ac.uk" style="text-decoration:none">enquiries@alt.ac.uk</a>.

If you are an existing Member of ALT,<a href="http://www.alt.ac.uk/user/login" style="text-decoration:none"> please login before completing this registration form</a>.

Title: ALT's Annual Conference 2024

Event ID: CiviCRM_EventID_887_a485739cf401d1e8c18eaece375aefd0@www.alt.ac.uk

ID: 887

Text Link: https://www.alt.ac.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=887

Start Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:30:00 +0000

Description:

This CPD webinar will be led by Leigh-Anne Perryman from the Open University.

A new free course from The Open University is supporting educators from multiple sectors and subjects around the world in addressing the climate crisis in their teaching, responding to teachers’ widespread calls for training that will help meet their students’ demands for relevant and effective climate education.

The 16-hour, OpenLearn-based course - Supporting climate action through digital education - is unique in focusing on multiple subject areas – including science, visual art, literature, geography and health. There’s an emphasis on supporting young people in participating in climate action, and in engaging with local communities to tackle climate crisis-related problems. The course aims to support educators in schools, colleges and universities in designing and delivering online, blended and technology-enhanced teaching and learning through a pedagogy of hope and care that supports students of all ages in understanding the causes and impacts of environmental collapse and addressing them through global citizenship, individual and collective direct action, and democratic participation. Completing the course gains participants a digital badge.

In this webinar, course leader Dr Leigh-Anne Perryman, Associate Director (Curriculum) at The Open University’s Institute of Educational Technology, will give an overview of the course and share how it was created by a team of passionate educators working across disciplinary boundaries.

A discussion will follow, exploring how teaching in different subject areas can help support students in climate change mitigation and adaptation, and how collaboration across disciplines and across generations is essential.

Title: CPD Webinar Series 2024: Supporting climate action through digital education

Event ID: CiviCRM_EventID_886_a485739cf401d1e8c18eaece375aefd0@www.alt.ac.uk

ID: 886

Text Link: https://www.alt.ac.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=886

Start Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Description:

Put the kettle on and join us for 45 minutes of lovely learning-techy chatter to start your day. This informal online meeting of ALT WM is a chance for you to come together with other Learning Technology professionals in the region (and beyond) to network, share ideas, get advice, debate hot topics and more. There's no agenda, so the topics for discussion are very much in your hands! However, we'd really love to hear from you if you are attending JISC DigiFest or other learning tech focussed events in the coming weeks to share your key takeaways with colleagues who couldn't get out of the office to attend.

Title: ALT WM Cuppa and Catch Up

Event ID: CiviCRM_EventID_884_a485739cf401d1e8c18eaece375aefd0@www.alt.ac.uk

ID: 884

Text Link: https://www.alt.ac.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=884

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