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Description
The ALT Learning Technologist of the Year Awards celebrate and reward excellent research and practice and outstanding achievement in Learning Technology. Established in 2007, the Awards have established a benchmark for outstanding achievement in Learning Technology on a national scale and attract competitive entries from the UK and internationally. All entries are reviewed by an independent judging panel chaired by the President of ALT. This year, the awards are proudly sponsored by Edina. Voting is now open for the Community Choice Awards, and closes on Wednesday 4 September 2019, at midday. For full information on all the entries and how t vote, see our voting page.
About the Awards
Award categories
You can enter for the following award categories:
- Learning Technologist of the Year (individual)
- Learning Technologist of the Year (team)
- Learning Technology Research Project of the Year
Judging panel
The expert panel of judges is chaired by Martin Weller, President of ALT. The panel represents expertise from different sectors and countries, bringing together a wealth of experience in Learning Technology. The 2019 judging panel includes:
Learning Technologist of the Year (Team & individual)
- Dr Peter Bryant – Associate Dean (Education) and Associate Professor of Business at the University of Sydney Business School (Australia)
- Elizabeth Charles – Assistant Director of Library Services at Birkbeck, University of London
- Paul Driver – Senior Learning Technologist – Anglia Ruskin University
- Dr Mark Glynn – Head of the Teaching Enhancement Unit – Dublin City University
- Dr Peter Shukie, Academic Lead in Digital Innovation in Teaching and Learning, University Centre Blackburn College
- Ros Walker, Learning Technologist, University of Stirling
Learning Technology Research Project of the Year
- Dr Matthew Barr – Lecturer (Computer Science), University of Glasgow
- Dr Liz Bennett – University Teach Fellow, University of Huddersfield
- Dr Jill Buban – Chief Academic Officer at Unizin
- Dr Michael Flavin – Head of Curriculum Innovation at King’s College London
Community Choice Award
All short-listed entries have been asked to supply a short video (with subtitles, no longer than 3 minutes) and supporting information for the public vote deciding the Community Choice Award. Voting is now taking place until 4 September, and you can view the entries here. If you are looking for inspiration, have a look at the entries from last year’s finalists and the recordings from last years webinar series.
Award Ceremony
The Awards will be presented at the Gala Dinner of the ALT Annual Conference on Wednesday 4 September 2019 in the McEwan Hall at the University of Edinburgh, UK. The judging panel usually makes the following awards: First, second and third prize as follows: 1st prize £1000; 2nd prize £500; 3rd prize £250. The Community Choice, voted for openly, will also be awarded at the Gala Dinner. Finalists (up to two for teams) are invited to attend the ALT Conference Gala Dinner to receive their Awards. Additional places are available to purchase.
