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Start Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2022 11:30:00 +0000

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Digital Learning in Higher Education - COVID-19 and Beyond will be published in June. The pandemic is however still with us and any ‘new normal’ has yet to arrive. We (John Traxler and Matthew Smith) decided to celebrate the book but more importantly to think about where we are now and where we are heading. Many of our contributors and collaborators will convene for a webinar on Wednesday 15th June 12:30 – 2pm. We will share reflections, predictions, experiences and incidents from across the UK university sector, and invite participants to then share theirs.

Title: Digital Learning in Higher Education - COVID-19 and Beyond

Event ID: CiviCRM_EventID_726_a485739cf401d1e8c18eaece375aefd0@www.alt.ac.uk

ID: 726

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Start Date: Wed, 18 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000

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Hosted by the ALT West Midlands Group

The UNESCO Chair in the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.wlv.ac.uk/research/institutes-a... href="https://www.wlv.ac.uk/research/institutes-and-centres/education-observat... target="_blank">Education Observatory </a>at the University of Wolverhampton will be hosting two more informal free online meeting of the West Midlands Membership Group of <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.alt.ac.uk&source=gmail&... href="https://www.alt.ac.uk/" target="_blank">ALT</a>, the Association for Learning Technology, to explore these issues with some challenging questions, fascinating insights and provocative ideas.

There is a global awareness of the extent to which our societies and our educational institutions, wherever they are, are permeated and dominated by the ideas, habits, values and structures of the white English majority culture. This awareness now is reflected in moves to ‘decolonise the curriculum’ (and to decolonise research methods, research ethics, and much else). This clearly begs questions about decolonising learning technology, questions about the extent to which our digital pedagogies, our digital technologies and us as learning technologists are complicit in this ignoring or suppressing of other ways of learning, understand and knowing, to the detriment of us all.

Webinar agenda:

<ul>
<li>Introductions</li>
<li>Reflections from our webinar (Nov ’21) with John Traxler</li>
<li>“Exploring how critical digital pedagogies of equity, diversity and inclusivity could be embedded in the online classroom” with Dr Sonja Strydom, Deputy Director (Academic Development & Research) at the Centre for Learning Technologies (CLT), Stellenbosch University</li>
<li>“Incorporating different ways of knowing and ways of being into course design: A reflection on MOOCs designers' positionalities and subjectivities” Dr Taskeen Adam, Associate Manager - Open Development & Education</li>
<li>Panel discussion</li>
<li>Open forum 
 </li>
</ul>

Social media: Twitter hashtag for this webinar series: #ALTdecolonise

About our speakers:

Dr Sonja Strydom is a Senior Higher Education Advisor at the Centre for Learning Technologies at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. She obtained a DLitt et Phil (Psychology) in 2012 and a PhD (Curriculum Studies) in 2018. Her scholarly interests range from technology-augmented curriculum development, care perspectives, structure, agency & culture in HE as well as mixed research methodologies. Her current projects focus on the influences of post-humanist perspectives on curriculum and professional development practices.

Dr Taskeen Adam is an Associate Manager with Open Development & Education, and member of the <a href="mailto:https://edtechhub.org/team/taskeen-adam/" target="_blank">EdTech Hub</a>. She completed her PhD on  ‘Addressing Injustices through MOOCs: A study among peri-urban, marginalised South African youth’ at the University of Cambridge. Her research highlighted that historical injustices, cultural imposition, and economic dependence continue to play a pivotal role in education. Her MPhil thesis focused on the ‘Sustainable Implementation of the One Laptop per Child project in Rwanda’. Alongside her academic pursuits, she pioneered Khwela (a regional online course platform) and Solar Powered Learning in South Africa as well as Mobile Education for Smart Technology in India. Prior to her career shift to EdTech, she worked as an electrical engineer, specialising in measurement and control. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.opendeved.net/lib/?creator%3DA... href="https://docs.opendeved.net/lib/?creator=Adam&sort=date_desc" target="_blank">Publications available here</a>.

Title: ALTWM Webinar: Decolonising Learning Technology

Event ID: CiviCRM_EventID_725_a485739cf401d1e8c18eaece375aefd0@www.alt.ac.uk

ID: 725

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Start Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2022 11:30:00 +0000

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Title: CMALT Getting Started Webinar

Event ID: CiviCRM_EventID_721_a485739cf401d1e8c18eaece375aefd0@www.alt.ac.uk

ID: 721

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Start Date: Thu, 26 May 2022 11:30:00 +0000

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The <a href="https://www.alt.ac.uk/certified-membership" style="text-decoration:none">CMALT Accreditation Framework</a> provides pathways to peer-assessed accreditation for Learning Technology professionals in the UK and internationally.  The CMALT Accreditation Framework is for professionals who are actively involved in understanding, managing, researching, supporting or enabling learning with the use of Learning Technology. Achieving Certified Membership is recognition from your peers that you are a current practitioner.

<ul>
<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc"><a href="https://www.alt.ac.uk/certified-membership/cmalt-support" style="text-decoration:none">Support resources</a> for candidates and assessors are available online</li>
<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc"><a href="https://www.alt.ac.uk/certified-membership/cmalt-and-other-frameworks" style="text-decoration:none">Find out which other frameworks</a> CMALT is mapped to, including the UKPSF. </li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc">gain stronger recognition for Learning Technology skills and experience</li>
<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc">demonstrate your commitment to and understanding of the importance of Learning Technology</li>
<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc">develop transferable skills which can be applied across all educational sectors and industry</li>
<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc">reflect critically upon your practice, achievements and expertise</li>
<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc">receive feedback and accreditation from peers</li>
<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc">increase the impact of your professional achievements for recruitment or appraisal and 
use “CMALT” as post-nominal letters</li>
</ul>

<a href="https://www.alt.ac.uk/certified-membership" style="text-decoration:none">Find out more</a> about which pathway to choose.

Title: CMALT Getting Started Webinar

Event ID: CiviCRM_EventID_720_a485739cf401d1e8c18eaece375aefd0@www.alt.ac.uk

ID: 720

Text Link: https://www.alt.ac.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=720

Start Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Description:

CMALT Accelerator Workshop

This 1-day standalone workshop is designed to help CMALT candidates fast-track work on their portfolio in order to submit it to peer review. The workshop will provide tailored support for individuals as well as peer support in a group of CMALT candidates all working towards CMALT accreditation.

The workshop will be delivered by experienced CMALT Assessors.

Pre-workshop activities

When you register for the workshop, you will be asked to complete a short profile including what accreditation pathway you are on (CMALT, Senior or Associate), which sections of the portfolio you would like specific help with and how far you have progressed overall.

In the week before the workshop, you will receive pre-workshop activities to complete to start progressing your portfolio.

Workshop Day

The workshop day has both live sessions and asynchronous activities scheduled from 9.15am to 4.00pm and concludes with networking opportunities with other candidates. The first half of the day will be focused on strategies for writing specific portfolio sections, including practical examples from accredited portfolios. The afternoon session will provide time for individual support and a peer review exercise.

Post-workshop support

Following on from the workshop day, you will receive the workshop materials to support you as you complete your portfolio.

Who should attend?

Anyone registered for CMALT who is keen to complete their portfolio more quickly, candidates who are working towards CMALT looking for more support and anyone looking to revise a referred portfolio. If you are not already on a CMALT pathway you can find out more information <a href="https://www.alt.ac.uk/certified-membership/cmalt-registration">here</a>, including details on how to register for the accreditation process. 
 
Feedback from our workshop participants ...

<ul>
<li><a href="https://altc.alt.ac.uk/blog/2021/02/cmalt-accelerator-workshop-my-reflec... title="CMALT Accelerator Workshop: My Reflections…by Dr Jin Tan">CMALT Accelerator Workshop: My Reflections…by Dr Jin Tan</a></li>
<li><a dir="ltr" href="https://flipgrid.com/+9bur7zeu" jslog="91781; 11:%.@.0]; track:vis" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">Flipgrid showcasing feedback and experiences of CMALT Accelerator Workshop Participants</a>  
 </li>
</ul>

Costs

CMALT candidates discounted rate: £149

For block bookings please contact cmalt@alt.ac.uk

Cancellations

If the minimum number of registrations has not been met by Friday 29th July, this workshop will be cancelled. Registered delegates will be refunded in full.

Cancellations made in writing, to cmalt@alt.ac.uk, on or before Friday 29th July will be refunded in full. Cancellations made in writing, to cmalt@alt.ac.uk, after Friday 29th July will be be refunded in full minus a £25 cancellation fee.

Title: CMALT Accelerator Workshop August 2022

Event ID: CiviCRM_EventID_719_a485739cf401d1e8c18eaece375aefd0@www.alt.ac.uk

ID: 719

Text Link: https://www.alt.ac.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=719

Start Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:30:00 +0000

Description:

The OER22 programme takes place over three days, 26-28 April 2022. The first day of the event will take place in London, UK, and the second and third day of the event will take place online.

Join us Monday 25 April at The Kingpin Suite, for a pre-conference meet up where you can bowl, sing and get to network with members from your community.  <a href="http://thekingpinsuite.co.uk/">The Kingpin Suite</a> at <a href="https://bloomsburybowling.com/">Bloomsbury Lanes</a> has bowling, table tennis, a pool table and arcade games - along with a karaoke booth!

This event is free for all ALT members and those attending OER22.  To attend please register for the event.

Location: The Kingpin Suite, Bloomsbury Lanes, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9EU

Title: OER22 Pre-Conference Meet Up

Event ID: CiviCRM_EventID_718_a485739cf401d1e8c18eaece375aefd0@www.alt.ac.uk

ID: 718

Text Link: https://www.alt.ac.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=718

Start Date: Wed, 04 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000

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Barrie Edmonds advises on the use of learning technologies and the embedding of digital competencies in the curriculum at the University of Nottingham. In this session, Barrie will discuss and reflect on the how the University of Nottingham has used data from a variety of sources to inform strategic decision making and to facilitate the development of student digital competencies

Title: ELESIG Webinar: Using data to shape strategic thinking and improve the online learning experience

Event ID: CiviCRM_EventID_717_a485739cf401d1e8c18eaece375aefd0@www.alt.ac.uk

ID: 717

Text Link: https://www.alt.ac.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=717

Start Date: Tue, 31 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000

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<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://people.unisa.edu.au/Melissa.Bond&am... href="https://people.unisa.edu.au/Melissa.Bond" target="_blank">Dr Melissa Bond</a> from the University of Southern Australia about her recent research into the pivot to emergency remote education (ERE) during the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting explosion of research. In order to gain more insight into how ERE was being experienced by students and educators, multiple reviews were undertaken at various education levels; <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://hes32-ctp.trendmicro.com:443/wis/cl... href="http://www.asianjde.com/ojs/index.php/AsianJDE/article/view/517" target="_blank">K-12</a>, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://hes32-ctp.trendmicro.com:443/wis/cl... href="https://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/cms/Default.aspx?tabid=3831" target="_blank">secondary schooling</a> and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://hes32-ctp.trendmicro.com:443/wis/cl... href="https://educationaltechnologyjournal.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s... target="_blank">higher education</a>. This talk will explore, not only the key findings of these reviews, but also reflect upon the importance of evidence synthesis and lessons learned during the process. Hope you can come along to hear how this interesting approach might improve your own reviews of developing practice.

Title: ELESIG Webinar: Emergency remote education during the COVID-19 pandemic: Developing rapid reviews to synthise teaching and learning experiences

Event ID: CiviCRM_EventID_716_a485739cf401d1e8c18eaece375aefd0@www.alt.ac.uk

ID: 716

Text Link: https://www.alt.ac.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=716

Start Date: Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +0000

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Naomi Beckett and some of her champions will discuss the recent introduction of <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://hes32-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clickt... href="https://hes32-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%... target="_blank" title="https://hes32-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%... Digital Champions</a> at the University of Bristol. She will present the development of this project, how the students work across the institution and reflect on the progress made so far. This is an exciting approach to help understand the students’ digital experience, and the session will give you a chance to learn more as well as share and discuss with others. In, I think, an ELESIG first, we will hear from some of the students too!

The move to online learning during the pandemic in 2020 was a real chance to develop and improve what digital education resources we had for students. The Digital Insights Survey data already showed us that our students did not feel they had a voice in decisions around their digital learning environment. It was more crucial than ever that all students could access engaging and timely help and guidance, and that they were all able to approach online learning with confidence. However, the Digital Education Office (DEO) at the University of Bristol (UoB) was always primarily focused on helping staff, so student-facing work was a new direction. It was difficult for us to access a direct student voice, but we knew it was important that students were involved in any changes that were being made. They were the ones learning online and we wanted to ensure that they got to have their say.

Introducing the Student Digital Champions

In November 2020, 12 Student Digital Champions (SDCs) were recruited by the DEO and Bristol SU, from across all faculties in the University. They were hired to reach out to students and course reps, and channel the student voice across the University straight to the DEO. They were particularly interested in finding examples of excellent student engagement, and looking at ways to foster feelings of community and motivation when learning online. Throughout their time working with us, they have created some incredible case studies and short media pieces, and concrete ideas for how we could do things differently as well as showcasing what is really going well. This fantastic work, which has made a real impact in the university, includes new student facing digital education blogs, online mingles and toolkits for staff using breakout rooms. They have also been instrumental in creating our ‘Digitally Ready’ induction course for 1st years, hosted on Blackboard, as well as providing feedback on a range of projects, including our Blackboard templates project.

The SDCs have shown us that co-creating solutions with students is a powerful, efficient and joyful way to work. They will now be a permanent addition to our team. It has been difficult to help them navigate the realities of the digital education world, and show them the constraints and limitations we face. However, in doing so we all have a better sense of what is possible, and desirable, for the future of student support and skills development. In this presentation, we hope to inspire others to consider changing their practice in such a dramatic was as we did, and to show the highs and lows of trying to co-create solutions to complex problems with students in real time.

Useful links

<ul type="disc">
<li><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://mediasite.bris.ac.uk/Mediasite/Play... href="https://mediasite.bris.ac.uk/Mediasite/Play/5a26bd3980804a65b16b5e136d05... target="_blank">Short video about the project</a></li>
<li><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://hes32-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clickt... href="https://hes32-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%... target="_blank">Short video reflecting on a term working with the Student Digital Champions </a></li>
<li><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bristol.ac.uk/digital-education... href="https://www.bristol.ac.uk/digital-education/projects/2020/student-digita... target="_blank">Digital Champions Project page </a></li>
</ul>

Title: ELESIG Webinar: Student Digital Champions

Event ID: CiviCRM_EventID_715_a485739cf401d1e8c18eaece375aefd0@www.alt.ac.uk

ID: 715

Text Link: https://www.alt.ac.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=715

Start Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Description:

The Global OER Graduate Network (GO-GN) is a network of PhD and EdD candidates around the world whose research projects include a focus on open education (i.e. OER, OEP, MOOC). These doctoral researchers are at the core of the network; around them, over two hundred experts, supervisors, mentors and interested parties connect to form a community of practice.

GO-GN aims to raise the profile of research into open education and offers support for its members and alumni. The network also promotes equity and inclusion in the field of open education research and aims to develop openness as process of research.

The GO-GN team leading on this collaboration are: Rob Farrow, Francisco (Paco) Iniesto, Kylie Matthews, Beck Pitt and Martin Weller.

OER22 will be the first hybrid edition of this much-loved event, taking place over three days, 26-28 April 2022. The first day of the event will take place in London, UK, and the second and third day of the event will take place online.

Cancellation policy

Online and In Person - Cancellations made in writing on or before 22 March 2022 will be eligible for a full refund minus a £25 cancellation fee. Cancellations made after 22 March 2022 will not receive a refund. Substitutions are allowed if made in writing (email <a href="mailto:enquiries@alt.ac.uk">enquiries@alt.ac.uk</a>) before 4 April 2022

Online Only - Cancellations made in writing on or before 29 March 2022 will be eligible for a full refund minus a £25 cancellation fee. Cancellations made after 29 March 2022 will not receive a refund. Substitutions are allowed if made in writing (email <a href="mailto:enquiries@alt.ac.uk">enquiries@alt.ac.uk</a>) before 11 April 2022

Title: OER22 - Registration

Event ID: CiviCRM_EventID_714_a485739cf401d1e8c18eaece375aefd0@www.alt.ac.uk

ID: 714

Text Link: https://www.alt.ac.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=714

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