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May
06
2025

Explore the voices and resources of CMALT Week 2025 

CMALT

Last week, we were pleased to host our first CMALT Week, from 28 April to 2 May 2025. A week… View Article

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May
01
2025

Digital Spaces for Professional Development: Benefits and Challenges of Online Communities in Further Education

#AmplifyFE Community

This blog post shares key findings from my doctoral research examining how online Communities of Practice support professional development in… View Article

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Apr
30
2025

A CMALT Journey: Insights from Emily Armstrong 

Blog post CMALT Profile Series

For this month’s blog profile, in celebration of CMALT Week 2025, we are excited to introduce Emily Armstrong, a passionate… View Article

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Apr
29
2025

Building Digital Confidence in Teacher Training: A Practical Mapping to the Diploma in Teaching

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How do we ensure digital capability is embedded in the professional development of teachers — not as an add-on, but… View Article

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Apr
11
2025

Introducing Kathleen Calder and Paul Astles: The Co-Chairs of the New Digital Sustainability SIG

Digital Sustainability SIG Sustainability

About the Digital Sustainability SIG The Digital Sustainability SIG is an open and inclusive network fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing… View Article

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Apr
04
2025

Celebrating Women in Tech: ALT Community Members Shine on Women in Tech Day 2025

ALT Awards Careers CMALT Community

In honour of ‘Women in Tech Day 2025,’ we celebrate the remarkable achievements of women within the ALT community. This… View Article

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Apr
02
2025

One year on – Blackboard Ally Institution Report Over Time

Digital Accessibility SIG Digital literacy

Following my presentation at #ALTC24, I wanted to share an update on our progress with Blackboard Ally. Back in September,… View Article

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Mar
27
2025

Notes from ARLT SIG 18th March 2025 panel discussion – ‘Does Intersectionality Change Things?’

Anti-Racism and Learning Technology SIG

This blog includes a summary from our online panel discussion ‘Does Intersectionality Change Things?’ hosted by the Anti-Racism in Learning… View Article

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Mar
26
2025

Innovate North: A Real Look at Digital Transformation in Education

#AmplifyFE Digital Transformation Events

There are plenty of EdTech events out there, but Innovate North is different. Taking place at Bradford College on 12th… View Article

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Mar
20
2025

Discovering New Pathways: Independent Consultancy and Career Pathways in Learning Technology

Blog post Independent Consultancy/Careers Pathway SIG Profile Series

For this month’s blog profile, we are delighted to feature Ross Ward, Co-Chair of the Independent Consultancy & Careers Pathway… View Article

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Mar
18
2025

How can we continue to nurture online communities of practice?

#AmplifyFE Podcasts

I’m delighted to have been asked to contribute a blog to complement Emma Procter-Legg and Chloë Hynes’ latest AmplifyFE podcast.… View Article

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ELESIG
Mar
07
2025

ALT ELESIG Group Seeks Nominations for Lead Roles

ELESIG

ALT ELESIG is a community of researchers and practitioners involved in investigations of learners’ experiences and uses of technology in… View Article

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Mar
06
2025

Insights and Innovations from ALT M25 Meetings

ALT M25 MG Meeting

In 2024, the ALT M25 community engaged in dynamic discussions during the Summer and Winter Meetings, covering topics such as… View Article

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Mar
04
2025

Introducing: The Future Teacher network

#AmplifyFE Webinars

The Future Teacher network organises monthly webinars aimed at supporting the sharing of great ideas for accessible digital teaching across… View Article

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Feb
25
2025

Introducing the ALT CoOL SIG Communications Group

Copyright and Online Learning SIG

We have doubled the size of our ALT CoOL SIG Communications Group. Read on to learn more about the people… View Article

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Feb
24
2025

First Webinar on AI and Digital Assessment

Digital Assessment SIG

The first webinar on AI and Digital Assessment went well on 21 January 2025. There were 91 attendees on the… View Article

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Feb
21
2025

Getting to know: Roshni Bhagotra, ARLT SIG Events Officer

Anti-Racism and Learning Technology SIG

“Getting to know the Antiracism & Learning Tech SIG Officers” is a blog series by scholar and former ARLT SIG… View Article

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Feb
13
2025

Digital Assessment SIG Call for Speakers – Creating Digital Assessments: planning, conceptualising and supporting

Digital Assessment SIG Special Interest Groups

The Digital Assessment SIG is calling for speakers for its next webinar titled “Creating Digital Assessments: planning, conceptualising and supporting”,… View Article

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Feb
11
2025

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week: Discover the ALT Endorsed Digital Learning Designer Apprenticeship

In conversation with Profile Series Students

At ALT we recognise the importance of developing new pathways into our profession, and in September 2023 we announced the… View Article

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Feb
06
2025

ALT CoOL SIG Annual Report 2024

Copyright and Online Learning SIG

Co-Chair’s Welcome and Update Welcome to the fourth annual report of the Copyright and Online Learning (CoOL) SIG of the Association of… View Article

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Feb
05
2025

Empowering teachers to create and curate with Echo360’s action research opportunities.

#AmplifyFE Uncategorized

The FE sector, with its diverse range of learners and educational goals, requires innovative and flexible approaches to teaching and… View Article

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Feb
04
2025

Introducing Jess Humphreys: The New Chair of ELESIG

ELESIG

Hello, I am thrilled to introduce myself as the new Chair of ELESIG. My name is Jess Humphreys, and I… View Article

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Jan
31
2025

Building digital confidence: a student programme for skill development in the digital age

Digital literacy Online learning

The Context In this post, we’re going to introduce you to a project that the Digital Learning team at the… View Article

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Jan
27
2025

Animated Inclusive Personae in action (Part 4)

Case studies

This post is the fourth of a series based on the Animated Inclusive Personae (AIP) project which, at its heart,… View Article

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Jan
24
2025

Getting to know: Dr Tânia Dias Fonseca, ARLT Internal Engagement Officer

Anti-Racism and Learning Technology SIG

Tell me a bit about your educational and work background? I‘m an Associate Professor and the Strategic Academic Lead for… View Article

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Jan
23
2025

Kickstarting 2025: Insights from Fiona Jones on Professional Development

ALT Awards CMALT Events Profile Series Staff development

As the new year begins, many of us are setting professional development goals for 2025. To give you some inspiration… View Article

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Jan
21
2025

Supporting students to learn to communicate effectively in a safe environment; the do’s and don’ts of deploying immersive learning

#AmplifyFE

Have you ever thought about utilising immersive learning to bring your lessons to life? Bodyswaps interactive lessons and practice exercises… View Article

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ELESIG
Jan
21
2025

ALT ELESIG participation in the Digi:Đổi Consortium experience

ELESIG Special Interest Groups

What is great about working on international collaborative projects is firstly you get to meet new people from across the… View Article

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Jan
16
2025

ALT South’s activities over last year and next – Generative and AI futures in higher and further education

ALT South MG

The ALT South group, your regional friendly network for the Association for Learning Technology (ALT) members and beyond, continues to… View Article

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Jan
14
2025

Reflecting on Innovation and Collaboration at the WRLTF Year-End Events

ALT White Rose Group MG

2024 is ending on a high note for the White Rose Learning Technologists Forum (WRLTF), with two community-led events bringing… View Article

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Jan
10
2025

ALT Wales Member Group Seeks Nominations for Officer Roles

ALT Wales MG

The ALT Wales Member Group, established in January 2014, is seeking nominations for several officer positions. The group has had… View Article

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Dec
12
2024

Digital Assessment SIG: our first blog!

Digital Assessment SIG

Hi there everyone, welcome to ALT Digital Assessment (SIG)’s first blog post! Our group is dedicated to exploring and advancing… View Article

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Nov
28
2024

Leading the Future: Insights from an Honorary Life Member

ALT Awards Events Profile Series Winter Summit 2024

In anticipation of the ALT Winter Summit, our next profile series post delves into ‘Future Leadership in Learning Technology’ through… View Article

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Nov
13
2024

ALT ARLT SIG Committee Elections: open call

Anti-Racism and Learning Technology SIG

The ALT Anti-racism and Learning Technology Special Interest Group was established in Nov 2021.  ARLT SIG will provide a platform… View Article

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AI IN EDUCTAION
Nov
08
2024

The Automation Paradox

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

In a first for the #altc blog, Dr Ioannis Glinavos, Senior Lecturer at the Westminster Law School has created a… View Article

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Nov
04
2024

Celebrating ALT’s Trustees for #TrusteesWeek

Profile Series

To celebrate Trustee’s Week, 4-8 November, we are kicking off our new profile series by interviewing one of our trustees, Puiyin… View Article

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Oct
15
2024

Helping learners find their voice with ‘AI Translate’

#AmplifyFE Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Deb Millar, Executive Director of Digital Transformation, Hull College Put yourself in the position of someone arriving in the UK,… View Article

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Why being a CMALT Assessor is great for your development 
Oct
03
2024

Why being a CMALT Assessor is great for your development 

CMALT

In this blog, Matt Cornock, Julie Voce, Puiyin Wong and Jade Kimberley share reasons why they became CMALT assessors and… View Article

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Oct
01
2024

My Journey with the Crdl and Winning the UFI VocTech Award

#AmplifyFE

I am incredibly honoured and excited to share that Burton and South Derbyshire College has won the inaugural Association for… View Article

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Sep
19
2024

Using persona to highlight disability, visible or otherwise – Animated Inclusive Personae (Part 3)

Blog post Case studies Community

This post is the third of a series based on the Animated Inclusive Personae (AIP) project which, at is heart,… View Article

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Sep
17
2024

Indirect discussion and interaction in social annotation

Students

While social annotation can be an effective means of engaging students in reading collaboratively, I have noticed that they can… View Article

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Sep
12
2024

An #altc blog retrospective on careers 

Careers

A key purpose of the ALT Annual Survey is to identify emerging trends in current and future practice with the… View Article

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Sep
05
2024

Explore the voices and resources of ALTC24

ALTC24 Events

We would like to thank everyone for contributing to and taking part in ALT’s Annual Conference 2024. It was a delight… View Article

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Aug
30
2024

Empowering future innovators with NCFE’s learner competition

#AmplifyFE

We know that educators in the further education sector are always seeking new ways to engage their students and prepare… View Article

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Aug
21
2024

Amplifying your network at ALTC24

#AmplifyFE ALTC24 Annual Conference Events

I really value attending ALTC – I’ve actually lost count of the times that I’ve been over the last decade… View Article

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ALT East England Member Group
Aug
16
2024

ALT East England Event report on Digital Badges – where do we go from HEAR? 

ALT East England MG Open badges

This is a report of our recent ALT East England (ALT EE) event on 4 July 2024. The blog starts… View Article

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Supporting each other through conference anxiety
Aug
13
2024

ALTC24: Supporting each other through conference anxiety

ALTC24 Annual Conference Events

Picture this. You arrive at a conference event that your manager has suggested you attend to meet your CPD objectives.… View Article

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Aug
12
2024

Olympics of learning: Creating interactivity using Wooclap

#AmplifyFE

Wooclap “Wooclap allows you to add a touch of blended learning into your classes with a range of interactive questioning… View Article

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Aug
06
2024

Meet CoOLSIG Officer Liesl Rowe

Copyright and Online Learning SIG

Liesl Rowe, working at Leeds Beckett University, is the newest member of the Alt CoOL SIG. Read on to find… View Article

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Andrew Larner will be discussing this research at ALTC24
Aug
06
2024

How the Pandemic Changed Your Job: Academic Perceptions of E-Learning after COVID-19 (and How to Change Them)

Innovative practice Research in Learning Technology

Summary The definition of e-learning teams has evolved since the early 2000s (Joyce and Lisewski, 2003). In my roles as… View Article

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Jul
30
2024

We need to think about language – Animated Inclusive Personae (Part 2)

Blog post Case studies Community

This post is the second of a series based on the Animated Inclusive Personae (AIP) project which, at is heart,… View Article

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Jul
26
2024

CEO Report to Members, July 2024

Chief Executive's Reports

Dear Members, I hope you are all well and have some time off planned over the summer to rest and… View Article

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Jul
16
2024

New Diploma in Teaching (Further Education & Skills) qualification: elevating standards in further education

#AmplifyFE

A significant transformation is underway in the realm of Further Education and Skills (FE&S) training with the introduction of the… View Article

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AmplifyFE Community Space
Jul
02
2024

Fabrio: Bridging the skills gap in Computer-Aided Design

#AmplifyFE

Background Computer-Aided Design (CAD) is no longer a niche skill – it’s the universal language of modern creativity. From manufacturing… View Article

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Jun
12
2024

Notes from “Unleashing your true potential, Self-reflection & growth” @Uni of Bath workshop Led by Dr Teeroumanee Nadan

Anti-Racism and Learning Technology SIG Special Interest Groups

This blog was originally posted on 10th June 2024 on Dr Teeroumanee Nadan’s blog teeroumaneenadan.com. 7th June 2024 marked the second face-to-face workshop organised as… View Article

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AmplifyFE Community Space
Jun
04
2024

Should Initial teacher training include how to use AI

#AmplifyFE Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Since the launch of Chat GPT Artificial Intelligence (AI) has remained one of the most discussed topics within education. Just… View Article

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May
28
2024

Rethinking Assessments with Generative AI: Strategies and Approaches

Active Learning SIG

The rise of generative AI has sparked a significant debate across the educational sector. Many teaching practitioners are grappling with… View Article

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May
23
2024

Insights from Award-Winning Collaborators

ALT Awards ALTC24 Annual Conference Events

This blog post is written jointly by Jane Secker and Chris Morrison who were highly commended in the ALT Awards… View Article

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May
21
2024

Learning >= Rate of Change: How action research helps bridge the gap

ELESIG Special Interest Groups

As learning technologists, we are at the forefront of a rapidly changing educational landscape. New technologies, pedagogical approaches, and learner… View Article

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May
16
2024

Writing a proposal for #ALTC24

ALTC24 Annual Conference Events

Writing a proposal for a conference can feel daunting, so, we have written this blog to help you submit a… View Article

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May
14
2024

Writing a business case to attend ALTC24

ALTC24 Annual Conference Events

We know it can be challenging, in the current economic climate, to secure approval for funding and time to attend… View Article

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May
10
2024

ALTC24: an update from our Co-Chairs

ALTC24 Annual Conference Events

It doesn’t feel like almost eight months ago we were dusting off our 80’s disco moves ready to celebrate at… View Article

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Awards Blog
May
08
2024

Empowering ESOL Excellence through Technology

ALT Awards

In the dynamic realm of Further Education (FE), we at Hull College have experienced firsthand the power of technology to… View Article

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Apr
19
2024

CEO Report to Members, April 2024

ALT news Chief Executive's Reports Reports

Dear Members, I hope you all enjoyed the spring break. As ever, we have been busy and I will share some important news and developments with you here. OER24 We enjoyed a fantastic OER conference at Munster Technological University in March with over 200 delegates joining us in Cork. Our Co-Chairs, Dr Gearóid Ó Súilleabháin […] View Article

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Apr
05
2024

Event Report: Learning technology supporting employability

ALT East England MG ALT East Midlands MG Events

By Neil Dixon (ARU), Rob Howe (Northampton), Uwe Matthias Richter (ARU) ALT East England and East Midlands organised an event… View Article

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White Rose
Apr
04
2024

A look back at the White Rose Learning Technologists Forum 

ALT White Rose Group MG Events

On 29th February, the White Rose Learning Technology Forum (WRLTF) extended a warm welcome to both longstanding and new members… View Article

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Apr
03
2024

Notes from ARLT SIG 20th March 2024 panel discussion – Researching on antiracism – the people and the purpose

Anti-Racism and Learning Technology SIG Special Interest Groups

This blog was originally posted on 27th March 2024 on Dr Teeroumanee Nadan’s blog teeroumaneenadan.com. I provide in this blog post a brief summary of… View Article

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OER
Mar
28
2024

Explore the voices and resources from OER24 

Events OER Open Education Conference OER24

As we do every year, we are collecting links to blog posts and resources for and about the conference. If… View Article

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Mar
28
2024

#OER24 The future isn’t what it used to be

Events OER Open Education Conference OER24

The future isn’t what it used to be is a keynote delivered by Dr Catherine Cronin and Professor Laura Czerniewicz… View Article

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Mar
26
2024

How your skills can transition a learning development career into product development

Blog post Careers

This post collates insights from industry professionals who previously held positions in teaching and learning development roles and switched into… View Article

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Mar
21
2024

OER24 Guest Post – It’s simple: Ontario’s open education movement is about our learners

Uncategorized

It’s not surprising. In Canada, learners who complete higher education have much better employment prospects and earn significantly more than… View Article

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Students gathering in a common area, talking and looking at their devices
Mar
13
2024

Event Report: Learning Technology Supporting Employability

ALT East England MG ALT East Midlands MG

ALT East England and East Midlands organised an event on Learning technology supporting employability at Anglia Ruskin University Peterborough (ARU… View Article

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Mar
12
2024

OER24 Guest Post: The National Teaching Repository – OER with reach and impact tracking

Events OER Open Education Conference OER24

It’s nearly time for OER24 – a fantastic celebration of all things Open Education in Cork, Ireland on the 27th… View Article

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Mar
08
2024

OER24 Guest Post: Ten active steps to improve digital accessibility in your educational institution. 

Events OER Open Education Conference OER24

Digital accessibility, also known as Web Content Accessibility, is about creating digital spaces and content that is accessible to everyone,… View Article

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Mar
06
2024

Notes from “Unleashing your true potential – Self-reflection & growth” @LJMU-  workshop Led by Dr Teeroumanee Nadan

Anti-Racism and Learning Technology SIG Special Interest Groups

This blog was originally posted on 29th Feb 2024 on Dr Teeroumanee Nadan’s blog teeroumaneenadan.com. 28th Feb 2024 was not just any regular workshop that… View Article

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Mar
05
2024

Marching to the Beat of Open Education: GO-GN at OER24!

Events OER Open Education Conference OER24

The Global OER Graduate Network (GO-GN) is delighted to be an Event Sponsor for this year’s OER conference. GO-GN is… View Article

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OER24
Feb
29
2024

OER24 Guest Post: How to Experience Cork Through the OER24 Themes

Community Events OER Open Education Conference OER24

As OER24 is now on the very near horizon, I thought I would take a go at connecting the conference… View Article

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Feb
27
2024

Prompting engineering or AI literacy? How to develop a critical awareness of Generative AI in education

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Digital literacy

Prompting engineering and Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy are not, per se, antithetic concepts. As a matter of fact, prompting engineering… View Article

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Feb
20
2024

OER24 Guest Post: “R” is for Resources but it is far from enough

Events OER Open Education Conference OER24 Uncategorized

The escalating cost of higher education poses a significant financial burden for students and society. With a focus on textbooks,… View Article

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Puzzle pieces
Feb
19
2024

Notes from ARLT SIG 7th Feb 2024 LTHE chat participation

Anti-Racism and Learning Technology SIG Special Interest Groups

This blog was originally posted on 12 Feb 2024 on Dr Teeroumanee Nadan’s blog teeroumaneenadan.com. On 7th Feb Dec, I led… View Article

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Feb
16
2024

OER24 Guest Post: “It’s like watching someone else make out with your girlfriend.” Reflections on the first time I saw another lecturer use “MY!!” content.

Events OER Open Education Conference OER24

Aaron Sorkin was planning to watch episode one from series five of The West Wing, the famed and successful TV… View Article

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Kerry Pinny
Feb
14
2024

CEO Report to Members, February 2024

Chief Executive's Reports Reports

Dear Members, A very belated Happy New Year! We have a lot planned for 2024 and I’ve tried to highlight… View Article

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Active Learning SIG
Feb
12
2024

ALSIG: Creating Momentum Around Transformative Active Learning

Active Learning SIG ALSIG Community

Welcome to our contribution for the Active Learning SIG Blog in which we share our aspirations and strategy for developing… View Article

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GASTA Blog
Feb
07
2024

OER24: Doing a Gasta at OER24

Events OER Open Education Conference OER24

For those of you that are coming to OER24, you may be either presenting a Gasta, you may be part… View Article

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Feb
05
2024

ALT CoOL SIG Committee Elections: open call

Copyright and Online Learning SIG

We are looking for nominations for officer roles for the ‘CoOLest’ of all the ALT special interest groups The ALT… View Article

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Jan
31
2024

What does social media mean to me?

Anti-Racism and Learning Technology SIG In my opinion

This blog was previously posted on Reshaping HE – International, Inclusive & Digital Ed. I pen this blog in response… View Article

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Jan
23
2024

The antiracism agenda in Higher Education – is it a showpiece or is there real impact?

Anti-Racism and Learning Technology SIG

This blog was originally posted on 18 Jan 2024 on Dr Teeroumanee Nadan’s blog teeroumaneenadan.com. Blog post ahead of my participation… View Article

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Jan
22
2024

Notes from ARLT SIG 11th Dec 2023 discussion –  Strategies for Change by Dr Teeroumanee Nadan

Anti-Racism and Learning Technology SIG

This blog was originally posted on 18 Dec 2023 on Dr Teeroumanee Nadan’s blog teeroumaneenadan.com. On 11th Dec, members of the Antiracism… View Article

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Jan
18
2024

Stepping Back to Move Forward: Applying Systems Thinking to Digital Education

ELESIG

Tackling today’s multifaceted education technology challenges requires updated thinking capacities fit for dynamic systems and times. Systems thinking offers methods… View Article

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Jan
17
2024

Cork City in March

Events OER Open Education Conference OER24

Cork City in March! Why?  In this case OER24. I am on the program committee.  I am in the program.… View Article

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Jan
16
2024

Generating inclusive images to represent students – Animated Inclusive Personae (Part 1)

Blog post Case studies Community

Katie Stripe introduces a project about generating inclusive images to represent students. This is the first of a series of… View Article

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Jan
12
2024

OER 2022: Not me, not mine, not myself

Events OER Open Education Conference OER24 Uncategorized

“Leaflet” by Liam Costello CC BY 4.0 What is in store for OER24? I gave a glowing review of OER23,… View Article

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#AmplifyFE
Jan
05
2024

Jisc helps college staff unlock the power of AI to improve the learner experience

#AmplifyFE

These days, college staff face a new challenge: embrace AI and its potential to improve efficiency, or ignore it and… View Article

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Dec
19
2023

Third-space reflections on how we channel the explosion of generative AI into respectful active learning communities

Active Learning SIG ALSIG

Author bios Dr Catherine Elkin, Experiential Learning Tutor, Rise, Centre for Learning Enhancement and Educational Development (LEED), Man Met Uni.… View Article

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Dec
15
2023

How I transformed from CMALT to Senior CMALT in less than 2 years

CMALT

Hello, I am Puiyin and my first day working in learning technology was Monday 19 August 2019. The significance of… View Article

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About ALT East England
Dec
08
2023

This house believes that Education has control of the technology, policy and processes being used (Part 1 of 2)

ALT East England MG

Report on the live debate on (learning) technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) hosted by the ALT East England. A panel… View Article

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Dec
04
2023

Call for Officers for ALT’s Active Learning SIG Organising Committee

ALSIG

The ALT Active Learning Special Interest Group was established in July 2020.  The AL SIG provides a platform for sharing practice across, primary, post… View Article

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#AmplifyFE
Dec
04
2023

10 top tips for including immersive learning into your classroom. 

#AmplifyFE

There is no doubt that using immersive learning such as Virtual Reality (VR)**, Virtual Environments (VE)** and Augmented Reality (AR)**… View Article

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Nov
23
2023

CEO Report November 2023

Chief Executive's Reports Reports

Dear Members, I hope the message earlier this year reached you but in case it didn’t, let me introduce myself.… View Article

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Nov
21
2023

Redefining Attendance Tracking in Education: The Journey of FizzyNewt

#AmplifyFE

In my journey as a university lecturer, I’ve encountered the cumbersome nature of traditional attendance management systems, filled with inefficiencies… View Article

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Nov
10
2023

Celebrating ALT’s Trustees for #TrusteesWeek

Trustees

It is Trustee’s Week, 6-10 November, and here at ALT, we are celebrating the invaluable work of our Trustees, past… View Article

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A group of robots in a forest with red lights for eyes
Nov
07
2023

Trying to Predict the Future of AI

Assessment Blog post Community In my opinion Innovative practice Online assessment Online learning Sustainability

Within this blog post, I will try to dispel some of them, and offer my take on real impacts that… View Article

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Oct
30
2023

Breaking new ground with ALTc Radio

altc23 Annual Conference Events

On farms and lockdowns When I was a far younger man than I am today, I used to make the… View Article

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Oct
23
2023

Data: A High-Value, but Lacking Currency in Further Education

#AmplifyFE

The landscape of educational discourse in England is one of shifting sands, and nowhere does this sifting instability feel more… View Article

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Oct
17
2023

Generative AI Tools (GAITs) in Higher Education: Advocating for a strategic approach

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Assistive tools promote independence, productivity, and participation in society. We call for a deeper, more open dialogue around student's use… View Article

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Oct
12
2023

From Teacher to Technologist Week 5/6

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The diary of a new Head of Learning Technologies in FE I’ve been back in college now for about a… View Article

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Oct
11
2023

Getting to know: Dr Teeroumanee Nadan, ARLT SIG Chair

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“Getting to know the Antiracism & Learning Tech SIG Officers” is a blog series by Dr Teeroumanee Nadan to provide… View Article

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Oct
10
2023

Student guidance for the responsible use of AI

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Recent advances in generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) have made it accessible to the wider public through platforms such as OpenAI’s… View Article

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Oct
05
2023

From Teacher to Technologist Week 1

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The diary of a new Head of Learning Technologies in FE Week 1  Well not quite, let’s go a little… View Article

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Oct
04
2023

Getting to know: Chris Rowell, ARLT SIG Events Officer

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“Getting to know the Antiracism & Learning Tech SIG Officers” is a blog series by ARLT SIG Chair, Dr Teeroumanee… View Article

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Sep
27
2023

Getting to know: Dr Olatunde Durowoju, ARLT SIG Vice Chair

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“Getting to know the Antiracism & Learning Tech SIG Officers” is a blog series by ARLT SIG Chair, Dr Teeroumanee… View Article

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Sep
26
2023

The Great Escape – Showcasing digital tools via an escape room experience

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Learning Technologists at Bournemouth University (BU) have been exploring the concept of escape rooms and how they might be used… View Article

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Sep
20
2023

Getting to know: Amin Neghavati, ARLT SIG External Engagement Officer

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“Getting to know the Antiracism & Learning Tech SIG Officers” is a blog series by ARLT SIG Chair, Dr Teeroumanee… View Article

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Sep
19
2023

#FEsuperHeroes: In celebration of community contributions

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As we head into a new academic year, I wanted to take a moment to pause and appreciate all the… View Article

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Sep
13
2023

Getting to know: Rachel Branham, ARLT SIG External Engagement Officer

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“Getting to know the Antiracism & Learning Tech SIG Officers” is a blog series by ARLT SIG Chair, Dr Teeroumanee… View Article

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Aug
30
2023

#UKFEchat: Embracing the Pivot

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A Little Background #UKFEchat is entering its 10th year of bringing educators from right across the FE and skills sector… View Article

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Aug
29
2023

Authentic Assessment: An example

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Authentic Assessment: An example. How we replicated the format of questions used within the PSA, within 1Med Learn (a bespoke… View Article

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Aug
25
2023

So many hats to wear!

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I’m drawn to ALT-C as an academic space where I can wear all the hats: teaching consultant, learning designer, academic… View Article

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Aug
22
2023

Have your say for next academic year activities (2023-2024)

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ARLT SIG is a community-driven space. Every year, before deciding on our activities, we ask our members and the ALT… View Article

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Aug
22
2023

Call for Presenters for Academic Year 2023 – 24

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The ALT Anti-Racism and Learning Technology (ARLT) SIG is looking for speakers to contribute to our events programme for the… View Article

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Aug
18
2023

Dancing pedagogy: Reflections on my learning design journey

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My first experience of academic conferences was when I was an educational designer in Australia and attended and subsequently presented… View Article

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Aug
11
2023

Conferences, Content, Connections…Community?

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I started going to academic conferences when I was an undergraduate, and hanging out with a lot of graduate students. … View Article

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Aug
04
2023

For ALT’s 30th, the Accessibility Sub-Committee brings you …

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Accessibility, under the banner of “Diversity & Inclusion” has been a key focus for the ALTc23 conference committee, leading to… View Article

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Jul
28
2023

Is ALT only for “Learning Technologists”?

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Since ALT stands for Association for Learning Technology, at first approach, it is natural to think that it is the… View Article

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Jul
25
2023

How you can benefit from online courses and how to set them up correctly

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In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world, online learning has become an essential tool for individuals and companies alike. With the… View Article

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Jul
21
2023

CEO Report July 2023

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Dear Members July is always a busy season for everyone in ALT, as we gear up for our Annual Conference … View Article

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Jul
21
2023

Our engagement for change in the sector

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This blog was originally posted on 20 July 2023 on Dr Teeroumanee Nadan’s blog teeroumaneenadan.com How excited are you for #altc23? Check… View Article

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Jul
19
2023

Charting Uncharted Waters: How ELESIG’s Roundtable Sheds Light on AI’s Role in Neurodiverse Students’ Education

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Have you ever wondered how AI could revolutionise the learning experience for neurodiverse students? ELESIG recently hosted an online roundtable… View Article

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Jul
14
2023

Time to ask some critical (digital) questions?

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As you look through the ALT conference programme, you’ll see as much discussion ofimportant social justice issues (equity, diversity and… View Article

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Jun
30
2023

The Power of Learning Technology in developing the much sought-after job-ready skills

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The importance of learning technology (LT) is acknowledged by everyone, specifically during the pandemic. In fact, the lock downs during… View Article

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Jun
27
2023

Notes from ARLT SIG 7th June 2023 webinar –  Achieving inclusive education using AI with Dr Olatunde Durowoju

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This blog was originally posted on 22 June 2023 on Dr Teeroumanee Nadan’s blog teeroumaneenadan.com. I provide in this blog post… View Article

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Jun
26
2023

ALT ELESIG joins DIGI DOI consortium digital transformation

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ALT ELESIG joins the DIGI DOI consortium digital transformation project to strengthen digital capabilities through a reciprocal mentoring scheme within… View Article

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Jun
26
2023

Get involved in Anti-Racism in Learning Technology SIG

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We are looking to recruit 2 Events Officers to join the steering committee of the Anti-Racism in Learning Technology Special Interest… View Article

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Jun
26
2023

Permission to Chat

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When facilitating online learning, educators are often unable to engage with separate group discussions or one-to-one conversations with learners in… View Article

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Jun
23
2023

When Diversity & Inclusion is a key conference theme, it changes the whole game

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This blog was originally posted on 15 June 2023 on Dr Teeroumanee Nadan’s blog teeroumaneenadan.com In the recent years that… View Article

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Jun
21
2023

#AmplifyFE out and about

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The #AmplifyFE team have been busy bees this year, travelling up and down the country to attend a variety of… View Article

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Jun
16
2023

A look back at… 2013 #altc

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It’s been fantastic to read this look back at our Annual Conference in 2016, and it’s inspired me to take… View Article

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Jun
09
2023

Becoming (more) accessible by design

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One of the hopes of the conference committee is to make ALT 2023 Conference the most accessible and inclusive conference… View Article

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Jun
01
2023

Icepops 2023 draft programme now available

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We’re delighted to announce that the draft programme for Icepops 2023 is now available. We have an exciting line up of events… View Article

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Jun
01
2023

Notes from ARLT SIG 9th March 2023 webinar – Anti-oppressive Pedagogies in Online Learning with María Miguéliz Valcarlos

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This blog was originally posted on 23 April 2023 on Dr Teeroumanee Nadan’s blog teeroumaneenadan.com. The “Anti-oppressive pedagogies in online… View Article

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May
31
2023

Inclusivity: ALT M25 Spring meeting

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The M25 Spring meeting was held online on 26th April 2023 on the theme of “Inclusivity”. A recording of the… View Article

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May
30
2023

Notes from ARLT SIG 23rd Feb 2023 meeting –  Creating visibility for PoC colleagues who work in junior roles by Dr Teeroumanee Nadan

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This post was originally shared on 2 March 2023 on Dr Teeroumanee Nadan’s blog teeroumaneenadan.com. On 23rd Feb, members of… View Article

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May
26
2023

Introducing our keynote speaker: Anne-Marie Scott

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When we started looking for keynotes there was no shortage of people who could do an excellent job, some of… View Article

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May
25
2023

ALT ELESIG Scholar Scheme launched!

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Are you looking for a way to support your emerging research practice in the area of digital education, or perhaps… View Article

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May
19
2023

A look back at ALTC2016

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As we look forward to our 2023 Annual Conference and ALT’s 30th Anniversary, we are taking a moment to look… View Article

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May
12
2023

ALTc23: an update from our Co-Chairs

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September is starting to feel like it is just around the corner! Santanu and I are both really excited, and… View Article

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