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<p>Join us on <strong>Tuesday 10 December 2024 from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM GMT</strong> for an exciting full-day online event.</p>
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<p>Learning Technologies and the political and economic landscape of education are ever-evolving. To succeed in the future, we need to continuously develop new skills, approaches and strategies to overcome the challenges ahead. We also need to identify and develop the future leaders of our organisations. Whether you are early career or an established leader, this event will help you to explore:</p>

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<li>How to lead and champion innovative technologies, pedagogies and practices and build a vision that resonates with your stakeholders.</li>
<li>Approaches to managing and implementing technological and educational change and strategies to overcome challenges.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supporting people, teams and organisations to navigate the challenging and continuously changing technology and education environment. &nbsp;</li>
<li>The power of leading with authenticity, embracing your unique strengths and crafting and leveraging a personal brand that enhances your visibility and influence.&nbsp;</li>
<li>How to nurture and develop the skills and qualities emerging leaders need to progress.<br />
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<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSHwb0eCaX885gJbZxH8xlQm... the Winter Summit 2024 programme</a></p>

<p>We&rsquo;ve shaken up the format of our previous Winter Summits to create an interactive, collaborative event with plenty of opportunity for knowledge sharing and networking. The day will be filled with peer-to-peer discussions, informative panels, roundtables, and insightful presentations.</p>

<p>You&rsquo;ll leave the day with fresh connections, actionable ideas, and the vision to take your leadership journey to the next level. So, come along and be part of the conversation shaping the future of leadership; registration starts from &pound;89.</p>

<p>Not an ALT Member? For an additional &pound;4 on top of the non-member rate, you can enjoy a year&rsquo;s membership of ALT. <a href="https://www.alt.ac.uk/membership/membership-benefits">Explore the benefits of becoming a member</a>.</p>

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<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 year.</p>

<p>Agenda:</p>

<p><em>To be shared soon.</em></p>

<p><br />
ALT Assembly&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/16VNo33nM14E8R9wSgUKilkw15wqQtx16/view" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Terms of Reference (2020)</a></p>

<p>The meeting will run in Zoom. If you have not used Zoom before, it may be helpful to consult our webinar FAQs at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.alt.ac.uk/events/webinar-faqs" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.alt.ac.uk/events/webinar-faqs</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<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>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>Agenda:&nbsp;Assembly meetings actively contribute to ALT&#39;s current strategic priorities, focused on consulting you, our active Members, on new developments. Thus each meeting will be chaired by a Trustee and focus on a specific theme or topic. Members and Special Interest Groups will be invited to share updates from their groups.</p>

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<li><a href="https://eu.bbcollab.com/guest/0dfa9edfd70c49ab8523cecde766ef1a">Link to join the meeting</a></li>
<li>ALT Assembly&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/16VNo33nM14E8R9wSgUKilkw15wqQtx16/view" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Terms of Reference (2020)</a><br />
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<p>12:30 Welcome from the Chair (Natalie Lafferty) 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>

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<li>Independent Consultancy SIG<br />
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<p>12.50 Launching a review of our Framework for Ethical Learning Technology (FELT)</p>

<p>13.20 AOB&nbsp;</p>

<p>13.25 Next meeting and close</p>

<p>The meeting will run in Blackboard Collaborate Ultra. If you have not used Collaborate Ultra before, it may be helpful to consult our webinar FAQs at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.alt.ac.uk/events/webinar-faqs" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.alt.ac.uk/events/webinar-faqs</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<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><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">Join us on 28 October for an insightful online event exploring the transformative role of AI in further education. This event will delve into how artificial intelligence is reshaping the educational landscape, with a focus on practical applications and real-world impact.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><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">Featuring the launch of a new set of AI related case studies from the AmplifyFE team, including institutions and educational innovators from across the sector. Join discussions on how AI is being used to enhance personalised learning, assessment, and support learner success. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges AI presents for educators, institutions, and learners in further education settings.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><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">Whether you&#39;re an educator, senior leader or learning technologist, this event will provide actionable ideas and forward-thinking strategies to integrate AI into the learning experience. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><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">Registration is <strong><u>FREE</u></strong> but spaces are limited.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="line-height:1.38"><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">Key Takeaways:</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

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<li><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">Explore real-world case studies from FE institutions showcasing AI implementation in education</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><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">Understand the benefits and challenges of AI in further education</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><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">Learn how AI can enhance personalised learning, assessments, and student support</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><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">Engage with experts and peers to discuss integrating AI into your practice</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<p><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">Programme</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>10:00&nbsp;Welcome and Introductions - Lou Mycroft</strong></p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>10:10&nbsp;TeacherMatic - Co-designing an AI platform with the FE sector<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Peter Kilkoyne, Managing Director, Teachermatic</strong></p>

<p dir="ltr">Use of AI can have many positive impacts on teachers&rsquo; practice from streamlining administrative tasks to save precious time, to designing engaging learning activities to inspire creativity in learning spaces.</p>

<p dir="ltr">The TeacherMatic AI tool now has 99 generators which help teachers with administrative tasks, course materials and learning resource and activity design, and aid leaders with quality assurance and staff development tasks.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Peter Kilcoyne will explain how Teachermatic was co-designed with and by FE and Skills practitioners and why their input was so important in the final designs. He&rsquo;ll also discuss how TeacherMatic is now being used across the sector.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>10:35&nbsp; AI and Social Purpose<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dr Lou Mycroft</strong></p>

<p dir="ltr">We almost certainly come into education because we want to &lsquo;make a difference&rsquo;. Yet it&rsquo;s rare that we have an opportunity to really think through our ethics, particularly when systematic change is happening. In this session, Lou Mycroft explores a social purpose approach to using - and not being used by - AI.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>11:00&nbsp;Short break</strong></p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>11:10&nbsp;About the Insights research and launch of new AI case studies<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Lynne Taylerson</strong></p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>11:20&nbsp;Barrier Busting: enabling appropriate AI use in FE<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Pete Dunford, Lecturer, Bridgend College</strong></p>

<p dir="ltr">Although many staff and students in FE embrace generative AI as a tool that can assist in their day-to-day activities, there are many more who are confused, anxious or undecided about what it is and how it can be used appropriately to aid learning. Recognising that these voices are important in the debate, Pete Dunford has created two open-access resources that are available to be used by anyone to start conversations, provide a framework for the appropriate use of AI in different contexts, and empower anyone to have a go if they wish. In this session, Pete will discuss the research journey behind these resources and how he is using them with his students and colleagues in Bridgend College.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>11:50&nbsp;The AI Translate initiative<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Deborah Millar, Hull College</strong></p>

<p dir="ltr">AI Translate is a whole college initiative instigated by Deb at Hull College. All educators and College support staff were provided with training on a range of translation apps and encouraged to use them to assist learners for whom English is not a first language. AI Translate has been instrumental in making all learners feel welcome and able to fully participate not only in their College curriculum but more widely in working, social and community life. Deb will detail how she instigated and promoted this hugely successful, award-winning initiative and the considerable impacts that it has had.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>12:20&nbsp;Lunch break</strong></p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>12:50&nbsp;Digital Champions working in Prison Education close the digital divide for those in prisons</strong><br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; <strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Alison Brown, Novus Local Education Manager, HMP Preston</strong></p>

<p dir="ltr">Alison discusses the digital journey in prisons and how Digital Champions are effecting change which positively impacts on the learners&#39; experience and exposure to digital technologies, including the introduction to and use of AI for their personal projects despite facing challenges of restricted access.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>13:20&nbsp;AI in Action: The AI Working Group at Burton and South Derbyshire College<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Zoe Tierney, Learning Technologist, Burton and South Derbyshire College</strong></p>

<p dir="ltr">Join Zoe Tierney for an insightful 20-minute case study presentation on the AI Working Group at Burton and South Derbyshire College. This session will explore how the group was formed, its achievements in its first year, and its ongoing efforts to integrate AI into teaching, learning, and assessment. Learn how we have introduced AI to staff and learners, the successes and challenges we&rsquo;ve encountered, and how we&rsquo;re supporting staff to develop the digital skills necessary for AI adoption. The session will conclude with a Q&amp;A, offering attendees the opportunity to explore the potential of AI in education, setting up working groups and how they can be harnessed effectively.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>13:50&nbsp;Closing remarks<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Lou Mycroft</strong></p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>14:00 - End</strong></p>

<p style="line-height:1.38"><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">Unable to attend? <a href="https://forms.gle/An9TfAua3cYjWF4R6">Complete this form</a> to receive the recording post-event.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="line-height:1.38"><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:italic"><span style="text-decoration:none">Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come-first served basis. To ensure spaces are utilised, we recommend registering for the recording if you are unsure whether you will attend live. If you are no longer able to attend, please email enquiries@alt.ac.uk so we can offer your space to our waiting list.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>