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<p>This online webinar is hosted by the antiracism and learning technology special interest group (ARLT SIG) as part of a series on &lsquo;antiracism in learning technology and design&rsquo;. In the webinar, Dr Gurnam Singh will talk about approaches to anti racism in learning design and/or technology, followed by a series of questions exploring approaches to decolonising learning design and learning technologies. Questions and comments will also be welcomed from the audience</p>

<p><strong>Summary:</strong> This presentation will explore the intersections of race, racism, and learning technologies. In doing so the session will draw attention to how racialised conceptions of &lsquo;the learner/student&rsquo; have become entangled with learning technologies and educational exclusion. Turning to the present and future developments, the session will be a focus on artificial intelligence and educational platforms can reproduce racism, but also how the very same technologies can be deployed to disrupt barriers to fostering inclusive learning environments. In doing so, the presentation will explore the possibilities of a transformative role for learning technologies, advocating for a paradigm shift where inclusion, decolonisation and anti-racist pedagogies become the driving force for all learning design.</p>

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<p><strong>Brief Bio:</strong> Dr. Singh is (Hon) Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Warwick. Previously posts have included, Fellow in Race and Education at the University of Arts, London and Associate Professor of Equity of Attainment in Higher Education, Coventry University. Dr Singh completed a PhD at the University of Warwick in 2005 focusing on anti-racist social work. In recognition of his work on &lsquo;critical and innovative pedagogy and higher education&rsquo;, he received a National Teaching Fellowship (NTF) in 2009 and in 2018 he became a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts (FRSA). Dr. Singh&#39;s extensive publication record encompasses four books, over 40 peer-reviewed papers, chapters, and review articles, and over 200 keynote conference presentations. His work covers a wide range of topics, including race, racism, anti-racism, diversity, decolonization, ethics, higher education, and social work. Currently, his primary focus revolves around decolonizing higher education, with a special interest in exploring the opportunities and challenges presented by the rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence (AI). For more detail on his work and research, please follow this link. <a href="http://Summary: This presentation will explore the intersections of race, racism, and learning technologies. In doing so the session will draw attention to how racialised conceptions of ‘the learner/student’ have become entangled with learning technologies and educational exclusion. Turning to the present and future developments, the session will be a focus on artificial intelligence and educational platforms can reproduce racism, but also how the very same technologies can be deployed to disrupt barriers to fostering inclusive learning environments. In doing so, the presentation will explore the possibilities of a transformative role for learning technologies, advocating for a paradigm shift where inclusion, decolonisation and anti-racist pedagogies become the driving force for all learning design. Brief Bio: Dr. Singh is (Hon) Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Warwick. Previously posts have included, Fellow in Race and Education at the University of Arts, London and Associate Professor of Equity of Attainment in Higher Education, Coventry University. Dr Singh completed a PhD at the University of Warwick in 2005 focusing on anti-racist social work. In recognition of his work on ‘critical and innovative pedagogy and higher education’, he received a National Teaching Fellowship (NTF) in 2009 and in 2018 he became a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts (FRSA). Dr. Singh's extensive publication record encompasses four books, over 40 peer-reviewed papers, chapters, and review articles, and over 200 keynote conference presentations. His work covers a wide range of topics, including race, racism, anti-racism, diversity, decolonization, ethics, higher education, and social work. Currently, his primary focus revolves around decolonizing higher education, with a special interest in exploring the opportunities and challenges presented by the rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence (AI). For more detail on his work and research, please follow this link. https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/sociology/staff/singh/ We look forward to welcoming you to this webinar at 12-1:30pm on Wednesday 29th January 2025.">https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/sociology/staff/singh/</a></p>

<p>We look forward to welcoming you to this webinar at 12-1:30pm on Wednesday 29th January 2025.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.alt.ac.uk/about-alt/how-we-are-governed/alt-assembly" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">ALT Assembly</a>&nbsp;meets regularly online and also holds annual face-to-face meetings, usually at ALT&#39;s Annual Conference each September.</p>

<p>At this Assembly, we will gather your feedback on ALT&#39;s Annual Survey. After over a decade of publishing our Annual Survey, we want to understand how you use the annual survey, what you hope to learn from it and what motivates you to respond to it. Everything we learn will shape the next Annual Survey.</p>

<p>Agenda:</p>

<p>12:30 Welcome from the Chair (Julian Tenney) and today&#39;s agenda</p>

<p>12.35 ALT news and updates</p>

<p>12.40 Hot topics and burning issues - tell us what&#39;s on your mind</p>

<p>12.45 Member Group and Special Interest Group updates</p>

<ul>
<li>Digital Accessibility SIG - Julian Tenney</li>
<li>Digital Sustainability SIG - Paul Astles</li>
<li>ALT East England - Neil Dixon/Rob Howe</li>
</ul>

<p>13.00 ALT Survey</p>

<p>13.25 AOB and close</p>

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<p>If you have any specific questions about the ALT Assembly please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:enquiries@alt.ac.uk"><b>enquiries@alt.ac.uk</b></a></p>

<p>Bodyswaps interactive lessons and practice exercises with avatars offer a dynamic way to learn. These simulating real-life scenarios sessions, enabling learners to apply their knowledge in a controlled environment. Engaging with avatars allows learners to practice their skills without the pressure of real-world consequences.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Come and join Christophe Mallet (CEO and Co-founder of Bodyswaps) and Colin Smith (Bodyswaps user and FE practitioner at Cornwall College) to find out more about how you can use immersive learning through VR to transform educational experiences.</p>

<p>Join Jane Secker, Chris Morrison and Kathryn Drumm for the final Copyright and Online Learning webinar of 2024. This webinar is a quiz to test your knowledge of the year&#39;s happening in the world of copyright. We also throw in some current affairs as well. It&#39;s fun, educational and a chance to catch up with the CoOL SIG in our final live session of the year. Prizes may be available, singing and fun and games are a certainty!</p>