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<p>This is the third in a series of four sessions throughout the 2025/26 academic year. These are designed as open forums for colleagues to share and get feedback in the East England and East Midlands region. The sessions are very informal and everyone is welcome, if you live and/or work in the regions. Further details to follow: The exact topic and discussion format has been determined in the 21 January 2026 session. We'll conclude the sharing 4:50 (at the latest). Following that, we'll dedicate 5-10 minutes to setting the agenda for our July meeting.
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<p>This is the second in a series of four sessions throughout the 2025/26 academic year. These are designed as open forums for colleagues to share and get feedback in the East England and East Midlands region. The sessions are very informal and everyone is welcome, if you live and/or work in the regions. Further details to follow: The exact topic and discussion format has been determined in the 14 October 2025 session. We'll conclude the sharing 4:50 (at the latest). Following that, we'll dedicate 5-10 minutes to setting the agenda for our April meeting.
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<p>The topic is: What’s the top priority for you right now? This is an informal opportunity to share what you're currently working on, get feedback, seek collaborators, discuss any challenging issues, or report on anything you wish. Minimal preparation is required, as we aren't expecting any slides (unless you want to). Just think about what you want to talk about beforehand and any questions you want to ask others. We'll go around the room, and if multiple people are attending from the same institution, we'll address it on an institutional basis. The time allocated for sharing will be flexible, depending on the number of attendees and where the discussion is going. Any contributions who we aren't able to get to in the October session will be carried over to the following session in January. We'll conclude the sharing 4:50 (at the latest). Following that, we'll dedicate 5-10 minutes to setting the agenda for our January meeting. This agenda might focus on delving deeper into topics that arose during the October session, or it could introduce entirely new subjects for discussion.
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Have you ever wondered how data science students approach learning analytics? In this session, we’ll explore the unique perspectives of postgraduate students who analysed the Open University Learning Analytics Dataset (OULAD) as part of a four-week innovation project.<br />
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What makes this work especially interesting is the combination of methods used to capture the students perspectives. Alongside human-led content analysis, we used AI tools like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Large Language Models (LLMs). This blend provided a richer, more nuanced understanding of how data science students interpret and engage with learning analytics.<br />
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Join us as we share what we learned from these students—about their analytical approaches, the themes they explored, and what all of this means for designing better learning analytics in higher education. It’s a conversation about how students see the role of data in their own learning journey and how their insights can shape the future of education.</p>
<p><strong>CPD Webinar Host: </strong>
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Raghda Marai Zahran, Newcastle University </p>
<p>This online conference picks up where OER25 left off, offering a chance to revisit key themes and continue the conversations that shaped this year’s event. Taking place on 16 September, the programme brings together practitioners, researchers and policy-makers from across sectors to explore what’s next for open education.</p>
<p>Themes from OER25, including equity and social justice, open practice during times of change, and the politics of openness in the age of AI, remain at the heart of this event. Whether you joined us at OER25 or are new to the community, this is an opportunity to reflect, share your work and connect with others working in open education.</p>
<p>The conference will be held entirely online, with a mix of live sessions, discussions and opportunities to engage with presenters and participants throughout the day. All sessions will be recorded and made available to registered attendees.</p>
<p><strong>Programme</strong></p>
<p><strong>09:00 Welcome</strong></p>
<p><strong>09:10 Reflections and Forward Look: Opening from the OER25 Co-Chairs</strong><br />
Sheila MacNeil and Louise Drumm</p>
<p><strong>09:25 Digital poster - What changed since June 2025?</strong><br />
Joe Wilson</p>
<p><strong>09:40 Negotiating an impossible challenge: Recognising and responding to the realities of GAI and threat to open education practice in the context of a digitally distributed university</strong><br />
Keith Smyth</p>
<p><strong>10:10 Q&A Open discussion</strong></p>
<p><strong>10:30 Break</strong></p>
<p><strong>10:45 Workshops x2:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Room 1: From Principles to practice - resisting the GenAI narratives on ethics, equity and the environment</strong><br />
Rosemarie McIlwhan, Louise Drumm, Kerith George-Bryan, Emma Duke-Williams</p>
<p><strong>Room 2: Establishing A T.E.S.T. A.I.D. (Tracking the Engagement of Students & Teaching without AI Disruption) Research Network</strong><br />
John N A Brown, School of Computing, Engineering and Technology, Robert Gordon University</p>
<p><strong>11:45 Parallel sessions</strong></p>
<p><strong>Room 1: <br />
Global Pathways to Open Knowledge: Reimagining Universities as Ecosystems of Knowledge</strong><br />
Asad Ghalib, Liverpool Hope Business School, Liverpool Hope University</p>
<p><strong>Room 2:<br />
Promoting Critical Literacy through AI-Mediated Dialogue Games: A Model of Progressive Authentication</strong><br />
Dejan Ljubojevic, Bath Spa University</p>
<p><strong>12:15 Lunch</strong></p>
<p><strong>13:15 Presentation: Inclusive design and character illustration</strong><br />
Alice Clayton and Joanna Law, University of Leeds, Digital Education Service</p>
<p><strong>13:45 Q&A and open discussion</strong></p>
<p><strong>14:00 Presentation: Exploring AI at the Edges: Creating Learning Media with Generative Tools</strong><br />
John Lenehan, Hibernia College</p>
<p><strong>14:30 Q&A and open discussion</strong></p>
<p><strong>14:45 Break</strong></p>
<p><strong>15:00 Workshops x 2</strong></p>
<p><strong>Room 1: Fighting the good fight - go rogue or go home 2.0</strong><br />
Kate Molloy and Claire Thompson, Atlantic Technological University</p>
<p><strong>Room 2: Opening the Black Box: Demystifying Image-Based Generative AI for Ethical, Environmental, and Open Educational Practice</strong><br />
Tim Fransen, London South Bank University</p>
<p><strong>16:00 Break</strong></p>
<p><strong>16:15 Parallel sessions</strong></p>
<p><strong>Room 1: AI-Driven Simulation Scenario Generation in Healthcare Education</strong><br />
Sam McNab</p>
<p><strong>Room 2: Is Generative AI the New Music Technology</strong><br />
Priscilla Angelique-Page</p>
<p><strong>16:45 Wrap up</strong></p>
<p><strong>17:00 Close</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.alt.ac.uk/sites/alt.ac.uk/files/civicrm/persist/contribute/f... full session details here</strong></a></p>
<p>Tickets are available now. We look forward to welcoming you.</p>
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<p style="line-height:1.3800000000000001; background-color:#ffffff; margin-top:16px; padding:0pt 0pt 12pt 0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Webinar leader: </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><strong><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Karishma Punwani </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></p>
<p style="line-height:1.3800000000000001; background-color:#ffffff; margin-top:16px; padding:0pt 0pt 12pt 0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Many maths learners find it difficult to connect with abstract course content, and as a result, not only do they struggle to learn the material, but they can also become demotivated, anxious, and disengaged. Fortunately, learning technologies for maths make lessons much more "touchable", visual, and relevant, offering an effective means of engaging and motivating students, deepening their understanding of fundamental concepts, and reinforcing learning through practice.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="line-height:1.3800000000000001; background-color:#ffffff; margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">In this session, we’ll explore some of the ways interactive maths technology can be used effectively in the classroom, from illuminating visualisations to interactive, learner-led activities that naturally foster investigation, collaboration, and discussion. Demonstrations will be done using Maple Learn, the online maths tool from Maplesoft, with examples taken from the A-Level and GCSE content collections, which conform to the AQA and Pearson exam specifications. These collections make it easy for educators to deliver engaging, interactive maths experiences to their learners through the use of customisable content created to meet the specific needs of their class.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="line-height:1.38; background-color:#ffffff"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">This session will use Tony K. Silver’s 4 pillars of LinkedIn to give attendees some invaluable and implementable takeaways.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">We will look at making your profile very engaging so people will hang around not click away</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">We will look at how you can optimise it better to give value to the viewer and score search points</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">We will cover some of the key activities that drive the platform and get you noticed.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">We will look at how we can use the Search engine to get highly targeted results</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<p style="line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">The session will be interactive to support your use of LinkedIn.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p>We’re excited to invite you to the final in-person meeting of the ALT North West Members Group, taking place on Tuesday 16 July at the newly opened School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan).<br />
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<strong>What’s in Store?</strong></p>
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<li>Engaging Talks</li>
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<p>Hear from colleagues across the North West as they share insights, innovations, and practical approaches to digital learning and teaching across a range of disciplines.</p>
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<li>Immersive Tour</li>
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<p>Explore UCLan’s cutting-edge veterinary facilities, including a guided tour and a demonstration of their state-of-the-art immersive learning suite.</p>
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<li> Connect & Collaborate</li>
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<p>These meetings are a fantastic opportunity to find out what’s happening across other institutions, exchange ideas, and build new connections within our vibrant regional learning technology community.<br />
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Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the ALT North West network, gain fresh perspectives, and enjoy a memorable day at one of the UK’s newest veterinary schools.<br />
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The agenda will be confirmed shortly.</p>
<p>Save the date and join us for an inspiring day!</p>
<p>Join Jane Secker and Chris Morrison, who will be discussing copyright and audiovisual works with their collaborator and friend, Bart Meletti, who is working on his PhD at CREATe at the University of Glasgow. Together the three of them produced the Code of Fair Practice for Film Educators issued in 2023. We will catch up on where we are with audiovisual works and what the needs of the sector are as many of us rely increasingly on streaming platforms.</p>
<p>The Sixth edition of Icepops (Icepops 2025) is happening – as another Pocket Edition (meaning on a slightly smaller, but no less inspiring or fun, scale). Icepops will take place at <a href="https://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/rylands/visit/" rel="nofollow">John Rylands Research Institute and Library, University of Manchester</a> on Tuesday 9th September and Wednesday 10th September 2025. The main conference will start mid morning on 9th September and include an evening social. The <a href="https://www.alt.ac.uk/groups/special-interest-groups/copyright-and-onlin... rel="nofollow">ALT CoOL SIG</a> AGM will take place on the morning of Wednesday 10th September and we’ll be arranging tours of British Pop Archive at the University of Manchester.</p>
<p>Our confirmed keynote speaker is Monica Westin, Associate Director at Manchester Metropolitan University. The programme will be published in July 2025 and include lightning talks and a world cafe. </p>
<p><a href="https://copyrightliteracy.org/upcoming-events/icepops-international-copy... more.</a></p>
<p>Register here: <a href="https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cilipinformationliteracygroup/169990...