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<p>Three academic years have passed since the release of the ChatGPT. In this workshop I share the lessons learnt over nearly 2 academic years of implementing a set of general guiding principles designed for life science students on the responsible use of generative AI. The guidance is modelled on existing approaches to research integrity and plagiarism, framed in a way to demonstrate how to generative AI can support learning without undermining it. The focus is on encouraging healthy, sustainable behaviours through practical advice tailored to different course components. The workshop includes an interactive session where attendees will discuss particular types of learning activities and consider what sort of student interactions with generative AI might be considered as good practice, poor practice or misconduct. </p>
<p>Join us on Friday 25th April 2025 at 11.00 for the latest in our ongoing series of webinars on becoming a copyright expert. We are pleased to be joined by two experts and one enthusiastic amateur this time around. Christine Daouti and Irene Barranco Garcia will be jointly talking about their journey to becoming experts, while Kathryn Drumm will be explaining why she isn't an expert, and that's OK. Christine is the copyright support officer at University College London. She has a special interest in creating educational resources on copyright, including the UCL Copyright Essentials online module and the Copyright and your Teaching online module. Irene recently joined Imperial College as their Copyright and Scholarly Communications Librarian, having previously worked at the University of Greenwich as Collaboration, Compliance, and Copyright Manager. Kathryn is an educational technologist at City St George's, University of London. Before moving into higher education, she worked in broadcasting for almost 20 years.</p>
<p>This is the first meeting of the FELT Working Group. The Working Group seeks to gain feedback from the community to update <a href="https://www.alt.ac.uk/about-alt/what-we-do/alts-framework-ethical-learni... Framework for Ethical Learning Technology (FELT)</a>. The Working Group is chaired by ALT Trustees Natalie Lafferty and Sharon Flynn.</p>
<p>We are seeking diverse perspectives and encouraging representatives from all sectors and nations to join. You do not need to be an ALT Member to contribute.</p>
<p style="line-height:1.2; margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">When</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">: Thursday 23 and Friday 24 October 2025 </span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="line-height:1.2; margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Where</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">: Glasgow Marriott Hotel, 500 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8RR </span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="line-height:1.2; margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Get ready for two incredible days of innovation, collaboration, and exploration in learning technology. From inspiring keynote sessions to engaging workshops and networking opportunities, ALTC 2025 is your chance to connect, share ideas, and shape the future of education.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="line-height:1.2; margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">ALT’s Annual Conference is recognised as one of the leading events in the UK for professionals working with learning technology. It is also among the largest gatherings of its kind, drawing up to 400 delegates each year.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p>We invite you to the “Managing Digital Assessments: Administration and Implementation” webinar from The Digital Assessment Special Interest Group on 20th May 2025 at 11:00 am until 12:30 am. 3 speakers will share the conversations that are taking place at their institutions around the challenges and opportunities of managing digital assessments, under such themes as:</p>
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<li>Implementing a digital assessment</li>
<li>Administration of digital assessments</li>
<li>The life cycle of a digital assessment</li>
<li>Converting an analog assessment into a digital assessment including lessons learned from this process.</li>
<li>Using AI to support the administrative burden of digital assessments including feedback, automation of processes and question creation</li>
<li>Strategies for ensuring accessibility and inclusivity in digital assessments</li>
<li>Case studies of digital assessment implementation and change</li>
<li>Use of digital tools to support digital assessment management</li>
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<p>Following the presentations you are invited to stay to take part in an open discussion on this topic where you can share your thoughts, concerns and progress in the area of digital assessment creation.</p>
<p>This webinar is the second in a series that will explore the different parts of the assessment process including:</p>
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<li>Marking and feedback of digital assessments</li>
<li>Digital exams</li>
<li>Student voice and digital assessments</li>
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<p>Calls for speakers for this session are still open, if you are interested in speaking at this event please complete the <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVNfyWqau9QPEcCl6DG1MqDmQykaCs... form</a> by the 2nd May 2025</p>
<p>Speakers will be announced shortly via the Digital Assessment SIG mailing list.</p>
<p>Join the mailing list to be kept up to date on this and other SIG events.</p>
<p>Dr Tadhg Blommerde, Assistant Professor at Northumbria University will lead the ALT South #TechThursday event on Thursday 24 April. Generative AI offers exciting possibilities for teaching and learning, but many academic staff are still unsure where to start. This session explores practical ways educators can begin using GenAI to enhance their teaching practice and better support students. Through real examples and reflections on experimentation, we’ll consider how AI tools can spark creativity, reduce workload, and open up new forms of assessment. Whether you're curious, cautious, or already experimenting, this session aims to inspire confidence and provide actionable ideas to take back to your own context. The talk is open to everyone. </p>
<p>ARLT SIG presents 'In Conversation' with Matthew Johnson.<br />
Date: Tuesday 8th April 2025<br />
Time: 4pm-5:30pm GMT (to be inclusive of our overseas members)<br />
Format: Online Event<br />
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This online event is hosted by the antiracism and learning technology special interest group (ARLT SIG) as part of a series on ‘Tackling racism in the Education and EdTech sector’. Matthew Johnson, the CEO of Race on the Agenda, one of Britain's leading anti-racist change drivers, joins us to explore how we can tackle systemic racism in the Education and EdTech sector. We explore little changes and big changes required to ensure racially equitable and just technology-enabled education. Subsequently, questions and comments will be welcomed from the audience.</p>
<p>About the Speaker<br />
Matthew Johnson is an experienced policy and research professional who has worked at both the grassroots (community and third sector) and structural levels (governmental and multilateral). He has gained extensive experience working with NGOs, government and academic institutions both in the UK and internationally. This includes supporting capacity development in parastatal organisations in areas of monitoring and evaluation; while advising on innovative programmes in partnership with multilateral institutions such as UNICEF.</p>
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<p>The University of Edinburgh CMALT programme is a series of workshops to support staff who have learning technology or digital education as the main element of their role at The University of Edinburgh to gain an internationally recognised professional accreditation. The programme lasts for 12 months and comprises of nine interactive workshops and writing retreats designed to support staff in preparing their CMALT portfolio. A small amount of pre-workshop preparation is required and participants are supported by a dedicated SharePoint site, MS Teams channel and a dedicated mentor. This webinar will take you through our journey from February 2024 to present day and will highlight key areas, successes and plans for the future</p>
<p>Join us as we launch our long awaited CMALT Candidate Course in partnership with King's Digital, King's College London. This will be a pre-recorded event, which will be sent to any registered delegates at the launch time. We will be on hand during the session to answer any questions you have via email or socials.</p>
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Gain insights from three keynote speakers as they explore digital accessibility from an organisational perspective</li>
<li>Listen to a student panel sharing their lived experiences of digital accessibility in learning</li>
<li>Engage with academics and professionals from across the sector as they discuss strategies for enhancing digital accessibility</li>
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<p>13.00-13.05 Introductions</p>
<p>13.05 - 13.25 Keynote 1: Léon Consearo, Leeds Trinity University</p>
<p>13.25 - 13.45 Keynote 2: Lilian Joy and Richard Walker, University of York</p>
<p>13.45 - 13.50 Questions</p>
<p>13.50 - 14.30 Student Panel</p>
<p>14.30-14.45 Break</p>
<p>14.45 - 14.55 Lucy Thacker & Lucy Bird, The University of Leeds - Lightening the Load: The Course Accessibility Service</p>
<p>14.55 - 15.05 Alice Bennett, University of York - AI and accessibility: help or harm?</p>
<p>15.05 - 15.15 Dania Ghani, Sheffield Hallam University - Leveraging Early-adoption User Insights to Shape Digital Accessibility in Blackboard Ultra</p>
<p>15.15 - 15.25 Alice Clayton & Jo Law, University of Leeds - Inclusive design and illustration</p>
<p>15.25 - 15.35 Tom Tomlinson, University of Hull - From Afterthought to Action: Tackling Accessibility Barriers</p>
<p>15.35 - 16.00 Questions and Conclusion</p>