This article provides an introduction to the M25 Learning Technology group which has recently become an ALT Regional Interest Group. It looks at how the group formed and the work of the group and then provides an overview of the July face-to-face meeting. About the group The M25 Learning Technology group is a regional forum […] View Article
Leave a commentThe Scottish Mobile Learning Day took place on the 19th June in Glasgow. It was open to anyone interested in mobile learning from further and higher education in Scotland and provided a vehicle for exploring what is meant by mobile learning as well as associated opportunities and challenges. View Article
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Tim Seal from SCORE, Open University reviews the UNESCO 2012 World Open Education Resources Congress that took place from 20-22… View Article
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In the summer of 2012 the team of teachers and researchers associated with the MSc in E-learning programme at the… View Article
5 CommentsUsing social media to engage learners, discovering new emerging technologies and trying out the latest exhibitor kit were just some of the things enjoyed by attendees of JISC RSC Northwest’s Annual Event on 27th June. An impressive 233 delegates, presenters and exhibitors from a range of North West Learning Providers and suppliers made it to […] View Article
Leave a commentLarge-scale curriculum redesign where technology plays a central role Jointly with the Association of Colleges (AoC) ALT ran a one-day conference on 21 May in Birmingham. The aim of the event was to provide participants with practical ideas and strategies for technology-supported curriculum redesign which will have an impact on large numbers of learners. Conference […] View Article
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Aaron Sloman is Honorary Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science at the University of Birmingham. Here he reflects on… View Article
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The SCARLET (Special Collections using Augmented Reality to Enhance Learning and Teaching) project is bringing John Rylands Library’s Special Collections… View Article
Leave a commentOverview The Supporting Learning and Teaching Programme (SLTP) is a 10-month part-time programme providing an introduction to teaching and learning theory and good practice. It is run by the Educational Development Unit (EDU) at Imperial College London and has been specifically developed to meet the needs of the significant number of College staff whose job […] View Article
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Simon Kear reports on and evaluates the use of the Blackboard Collaborate 11 virtual classroom for delivering the Follow the… View Article
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A review of the Blackboard Teaching and Learning Conference which took place between 23-25 April 2012 in Antwerp, Belgium. View Article
Leave a commentJames Clay reports on the Ireland and UK Moodlemoot held in Dublin, Ireland. View Article
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