Who am I? Reflections on the identity of a learning technologist.
People who know me a little bit, may have noticed that ideas pop into my head all the time. These… View Article
Leave a commentIn anticipation of the ALT Winter Summit, our next profile series post delves into ‘Future Leadership in Learning Technology’ through an interview with an Honorary Life Member of the Association.… View Article
The ALT Anti-racism and Learning Technology Special Interest Group was established in Nov 2021. ARLT SIG will provide a platform for tackling sectorial racism. Outside ALT, members have been active… View Article
In a first for the #altc blog, Dr Ioannis Glinavos, Senior Lecturer at the Westminster Law School has created a short video using the HeyGen AI Video Generator. ‘Ioannis’ (the… View Article
To celebrate Trustee’s Week, 4-8 November, we are kicking off our new profile series by interviewing one of our trustees, Puiyin Wong. ALT’s Board of Trustees are responsible for ALT’s strategy, governance,… View Article
Deb Millar, Executive Director of Digital Transformation, Hull College Put yourself in the position of someone arriving in the UK, perhaps separated from your friends and family. You’re seeking a… View Article
In this blog, Matt Cornock, Julie Voce, Puiyin Wong and Jade Kimberley share reasons why they became CMALT assessors and their advice for those starting out as new assessors reviewing… View Article
I am incredibly honoured and excited to share that Burton and South Derbyshire College has won the inaugural Association for Learning Technology (ALT) Award for Use of Technology in Vocational… View Article
This post is the third of a series based on the Animated Inclusive Personae (AIP) project which, at is heart, is about creating digital personae that genuinely represent the diversity… View Article
While social annotation can be an effective means of engaging students in reading collaboratively, I have noticed that they can be reluctant to discuss readings with one another. Instead, there… View Article
A key purpose of the ALT Annual Survey is to identify emerging trends in current and future practice with the results providing an important insight into how professional practice within… View Article
We would like to thank everyone for contributing to and taking part in ALT’s Annual Conference 2024. It was a delight to have so many of you joining us in person… View Article
We know that educators in the further education sector are always seeking new ways to engage their students and prepare them for the future. The Assessment Innovator Learner Competition, in… View Article
I really value attending ALTC – I’ve actually lost count of the times that I’ve been over the last decade or so! I think I particularly value visiting for 2… View Article
This is a report of our recent ALT East England (ALT EE) event on 4 July 2024. The blog starts with a brief summary of digital badges, and reports on… View Article
Picture this. You arrive at a conference event that your manager has suggested you attend to meet your CPD objectives. Your train was delayed, and you didn’t have a seat… View Article
Wooclap “Wooclap allows you to add a touch of blended learning into your classes with a range of interactive questioning tools. It’s really easy to use with an accessible interface… View Article
Liesl Rowe, working at Leeds Beckett University, is the newest member of the Alt CoOL SIG. Read on to find out more about Liesl. Where are you based? I’ve been… View Article
Summary The definition of e-learning teams has evolved since the early 2000s (Joyce and Lisewski, 2003). In my roles as an E-Learning Technologist, Technology Enhanced Learning Advisor (TELA), and Digital… View Article
This post is the second of a series based on the Animated Inclusive Personae (AIP) project which, at is heart, is about creating digital personae that genuinely represent the diversity… View Article
Dear Members, I hope you are all well and have some time off planned over the summer to rest and recuperate. At ALT, we are entering our busy period as… View Article
A significant transformation is underway in the realm of Further Education and Skills (FE&S) training with the introduction of the new Diploma in Teaching (FE&S) qualification. The qualification commences on… View Article
Background Computer-Aided Design (CAD) is no longer a niche skill – it’s the universal language of modern creativity. From manufacturing everyday products to developing Oscar-winning special effects, CAD is fundamental… View Article
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 part of the “Strategic Change” 2023-2024 ARLT SIG series of… View Article
Since the launch of Chat GPT Artificial Intelligence (AI) has remained one of the most discussed topics within education. Just at my social media feeds and it seems like every… View Article
The rise of generative AI has sparked a significant debate across the educational sector. Many teaching practitioners are grappling with the challenge of students using AI for formal assessments and… View Article
This blog post is written jointly by Jane Secker and Chris Morrison who were highly commended in the ALT Awards in 2023 for Leadership in Digital Education. The award was… View Article
As learning technologists, we are at the forefront of a rapidly changing educational landscape. New technologies, pedagogical approaches, and learner expectations seem to evolve at an ever-increasing pace. How can… View Article
Writing a proposal for a conference can feel daunting, so, we have written this blog to help you submit a strong proposal for our 2024 Annual Conference (ALTC24). If you… View Article
We know it can be challenging, in the current economic climate, to secure approval for funding and time to attend ALT’s Annual Conference. One way to gain support and increase… View Article
It doesn’t feel like almost eight months ago we were dusting off our 80’s disco moves ready to celebrate at the ALT Award dinner at University of Warwick…but it was… View Article
In the dynamic realm of Further Education (FE), we at Hull College have experienced firsthand the power of technology to transform teaching and learning. Our pioneering use of Microsoft Translate… View Article
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… View Article
By Neil Dixon (ARU), Rob Howe (Northampton), Uwe Matthias Richter (ARU) ALT East England and East Midlands organised an event on Learning technology supporting employability at Anglia Ruskin University Peterborough… View Article
On 29th February, the White Rose Learning Technology Forum (WRLTF) extended a warm welcome to both longstanding and new members to the HELIX space at the University of Leeds. Our… View Article
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 the panel discussion and additional links for you to read,… View Article
As we do every year, we are collecting links to blog posts and resources for and about the conference. If you’d like to add yours, please share it on social… View Article
The future isn’t what it used to be is a keynote delivered by Dr Catherine Cronin and Professor Laura Czerniewicz at the Open Education Conference (OER24) on 28 March 2024… View Article
This post collates insights from industry professionals who previously held positions in teaching and learning development roles and switched into EdTech product development. It encourages consideration of transferable skills for… View Article
It’s not surprising. In Canada, learners who complete higher education have much better employment prospects and earn significantly more than those without a diploma or degree. Nearly 64% of Ontario… View Article
ALT East England and East Midlands organised an event on Learning technology supporting employability at Anglia Ruskin University Peterborough (ARU Peterborough). The event was structured into five workshops/presentations and a… View Article
It’s nearly time for OER24 – a fantastic celebration of all things Open Education in Cork, Ireland on the 27th and 28th of March! And Open Education should be celebrated… View Article
Digital accessibility, also known as Web Content Accessibility, is about creating digital spaces and content that is accessible to everyone, regardless of how they’re accessing, or their environment. The Web… View Article
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 I usually lead, but it was the first in-person event… View Article
The Global OER Graduate Network (GO-GN) is delighted to be an Event Sponsor for this year’s OER conference. GO-GN is a network of doctoral candidates around the world whose research… View Article
As OER24 is now on the very near horizon, I thought I would take a go at connecting the conference themes to some unique experiences around Cork City. The goal… View Article
Prompting engineering and Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy are not, per se, antithetic concepts. As a matter of fact, prompting engineering is part of a higher cognitive process: the ability of… View Article
The escalating cost of higher education poses a significant financial burden for students and society. With a focus on textbooks, Open Educational Resources (OER) have emerged as a potential answer.… View Article
This blog was originally posted on 12 Feb 2024 on Dr Teeroumanee Nadan’s blog teeroumaneenadan.com. On 7th Feb Dec, I led an LTHEchat discussion on the topic of “The antiracism agenda in Higher Education… View Article
Aaron Sorkin was planning to watch episode one from series five of The West Wing, the famed and successful TV series he had created, but which he had left after… View Article
Dear Members, A very belated Happy New Year! We have a lot planned for 2024 and I’ve tried to highlight important news and events in this update for you all.… View Article
Welcome to our contribution for the Active Learning SIG Blog in which we share our aspirations and strategy for developing an institution-wide Active Learning Community of Practice (ALCoP). A key… View Article
For those of you that are coming to OER24, you may be either presenting a Gasta, you may be part of the ‘mob’ that supports and encourages the presenters (or… View Article
We are looking for nominations for officer roles for the ‘CoOLest’ of all the ALT special interest groups The ALT Copyright and Online Learning (CoOL) Special Interest Group was established… View Article
This blog was previously posted on Reshaping HE – International, Inclusive & Digital Ed. I pen this blog in response to a request from the Association of Learning Technology on… View Article
This blog was originally posted on 18 Jan 2024 on Dr Teeroumanee Nadan’s blog teeroumaneenadan.com. Blog post ahead of my participation in LTHEchat on 7th Feb 2024, along with other officers from… View Article
This blog was originally posted on 18 Dec 2023 on Dr Teeroumanee Nadan’s blog teeroumaneenadan.com. On 11th Dec, members of the Antiracism & Learning Technologies Special Interest Group (ARLT SIG) (https://bit.ly/3zqImwT) community met… View Article
Tackling today’s multifaceted education technology challenges requires updated thinking capacities fit for dynamic systems and times. Systems thinking offers methods to help understand intricate dynamics, unravel assumptions, and chart integrated… View Article
Cork City in March! Why? In this case OER24. I am on the program committee. I am in the program. I’m ready. It promises to be a good time, and… View Article
Katie Stripe introduces a project about generating inclusive images to represent students. This is the first of a series of blog posts about animated inclusive personae. View Article
“Leaflet” by Liam Costello CC BY 4.0 What is in store for OER24? I gave a glowing review of OER23, in the form of a satire, but I must warn… View Article
>> Thanks for reading this AmplifyFE post! AmplifyFE is a strategic partnership between ALT and the Ufi VocTech Trust. AmplifyFE connects over 2500 professionals in Further Education and Vocational Education, providing a strong… View Article
Author bios Dr Catherine Elkin, Experiential Learning Tutor, Rise, Centre for Learning Enhancement and Educational Development (LEED), Man Met Uni. Leanne Fitton, Senior Digital Education Specialist, Senior Fellow AdvanceHE, Digital… View Article
Hello, I am Puiyin and my first day working in learning technology was Monday 19 August 2019. The significance of this date isn’t the date itself, but how recent it… View Article
Report on the live debate on (learning) technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) hosted by the ALT East England. A panel of academic staff, professional service staff, sector experts, and students… View Article
The ALT Active Learning Special Interest Group was established in July 2020. The AL SIG provides a platform for sharing practice across, primary, post primary, further and higher education sectors to learn what has… View Article
>> Thanks for reading this AmplifyFE post! AmplifyFE is a strategic partnership between ALT and the Ufi VocTech Trust. AmplifyFE connects over 2500 professionals in Further Education and Vocational Education, providing a strong… View Article
Dear Members, I hope the message earlier this year reached you but in case it didn’t, let me introduce myself. I am ALT’s Interim Chief Executive (CEO) and Chief Operations… View Article
>> Thanks for reading this AmplifyFE post! AmplifyFE is a strategic partnership between ALT and the Ufi VocTech Trust. AmplifyFE connects over 2500 professionals in Further Education and Vocational Education, providing a strong… View Article
It is Trustee’s Week, 6-10 November, and here at ALT, we are celebrating the invaluable work of our Trustees, past and present. ALT’s Trustees set ALT’s direction and are responsible… View Article
Within this blog post, I will try to dispel some of them, and offer my take on real impacts that we are going to have to deal with. View Article
On farms and lockdowns When I was a far younger man than I am today, I used to make the Glastonbury Festival my annual summer holiday. I got to experience… View Article
The landscape of educational discourse in England is one of shifting sands, and nowhere does this sifting instability feel more tumultuous than in further education. It has long troubled me… View Article
Assistive tools promote independence, productivity, and participation in society. We call for a deeper, more open dialogue around student's use of Generative AI Tools (GAITs) within HE. View Article
The diary of a new Head of Learning Technologies in FE I’ve been back in college now for about a month. We’re lucky enough to have had our canteen and… View Article
“Getting to know the Antiracism & Learning Tech SIG Officers” is a blog series by Dr Teeroumanee Nadan to provide visibility to ARLT SIG officers who undertake this role in… View Article
Recent advances in generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) have made it accessible to the wider public through platforms such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT. AI tools are very powerful and can enhance student… View Article
The diary of a new Head of Learning Technologies in FE Week 1 Well not quite, let’s go a little retrospective as I opted to start my new role before… View Article
“Getting to know the Antiracism & Learning Tech SIG Officers” is a blog series by ARLT SIG Chair, Dr Teeroumanee Nadan, to provide visibility to ARLT SIG officers who undertake… View Article
“Getting to know the Antiracism & Learning Tech SIG Officers” is a blog series by ARLT SIG Chair, Dr Teeroumanee Nadan, to provide visibility to ARLT SIG officers who undertake… View Article
Learning Technologists at Bournemouth University (BU) have been exploring the concept of escape rooms and how they might be used to promote innovative technologies to staff. View Article
“Getting to know the Antiracism & Learning Tech SIG Officers” is a blog series by ARLT SIG Chair, Dr Teeroumanee Nadan, to provide visibility to ARLT SIG officers who undertake… View Article
As we head into a new academic year, I wanted to take a moment to pause and appreciate all the #FEsuperHeroes who have supported the AmplifyFE community space the past… View Article
“Getting to know the Antiracism & Learning Tech SIG Officers” is a blog series by ARLT SIG Chair, Dr Teeroumanee Nadan, to provide visibility to ARLT SIG officers who undertake… View Article
A Little Background #UKFEchat is entering its 10th year of bringing educators from right across the FE and skills sector together. It would not be overstating its popularity to say… View Article
Authentic Assessment: An example. How we replicated the format of questions used within the PSA, within 1Med Learn (a bespoke VLE). View Article
I’m drawn to ALT-C as an academic space where I can wear all the hats: teaching consultant, learning designer, academic technologist, teacher with grads and undergrads, inclusion and accessibility mentor,… View Article
ARLT SIG is a community-driven space. Every year, before deciding on our activities, we ask our members and the ALT community to share which antiracism topics they would like us… View Article
The ALT Anti-Racism and Learning Technology (ARLT) SIG is looking for speakers to contribute to our events programme for the academic year 2023/24. This is an open call with no… View Article
My first experience of academic conferences was when I was an educational designer in Australia and attended and subsequently presented at the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary… View Article
I started going to academic conferences when I was an undergraduate, and hanging out with a lot of graduate students. I was studying archaeology (in an anthropology department, US style)… View Article
Accessibility, under the banner of “Diversity & Inclusion” has been a key focus for the ALTc23 conference committee, leading to the creation of an accessibility sub-committee. In the sub-committee, we… View Article
Since ALT stands for Association for Learning Technology, at first approach, it is natural to think that it is the home of learning technologists, and that, therefore, its annual gathering… View Article
In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world, online learning has become an essential tool for individuals and companies alike. With the increasing demand for remote work and flexibility, many companies have… View Article
Dear Members July is always a busy season for everyone in ALT, as we gear up for our Annual Conference in September, while the awards judging (with a record number… View Article
This blog was originally posted on 20 July 2023 on Dr Teeroumanee Nadan’s blog teeroumaneenadan.com How excited are you for #altc23? Check out the #altc23 registration, #altc23 scholarship applications, #altc23 programme, and #altc23 website for more… View Article
Have you ever wondered how AI could revolutionise the learning experience for neurodiverse students? ELESIG recently hosted an online roundtable discussion featuring experts from the University of Oxford and City… View Article
As you look through the ALT conference programme, you’ll see as much discussion ofimportant social justice issues (equity, diversity and inclusion, decolonisation, wideningparticipation) as there is of technology (artificial intelligence,… View Article
The importance of learning technology (LT) is acknowledged by everyone, specifically during the pandemic. In fact, the lock downs during the global pandemic underlined this importance and perhaps challenged most… View Article
This blog was originally posted on 22 June 2023 on Dr Teeroumanee Nadan’s blog teeroumaneenadan.com. I provide in this blog post a short summary of the Q&A session and additional links… View Article
ALT ELESIG joins the DIGI DOI consortium digital transformation project to strengthen digital capabilities through a reciprocal mentoring scheme within Vietnamese HE institutions. The Digi: Doi Consortium has been funded… View Article
We are looking to recruit 2 Events Officers to join the steering committee of the Anti-Racism in Learning Technology Special Interest Group. We welcome expressions of interest from suitable candidates by… View Article
When facilitating online learning, educators are often unable to engage with separate group discussions or one-to-one conversations with learners in the ways that we might do naturally when in a… View Article
This blog was originally posted on 15 June 2023 on Dr Teeroumanee Nadan’s blog teeroumaneenadan.com In the recent years that I have got the time and opportunity to be more… View Article
The #AmplifyFE team have been busy bees this year, travelling up and down the country to attend a variety of conferences. We started the year at the Society for Education… View Article
It’s been fantastic to read this look back at our Annual Conference in 2016, and it’s inspired me to take a little trip down the #altc memory lane: heading back… View Article
One of the hopes of the conference committee is to make ALT 2023 Conference the most accessible and inclusive conference to date, paving the way for similar initiatives in the… View Article
We’re delighted to announce that the draft programme for Icepops 2023 is now available. We have an exciting line up of events taking place from 19th-21st July at the Advanced Research Centre… View Article
This blog was originally posted on 23 April 2023 on Dr Teeroumanee Nadan’s blog teeroumaneenadan.com. The “Anti-oppressive pedagogies in online learning: a critical review” (https://bit.ly/3KwiAO9) paper had been the subject… View Article
The M25 Spring meeting was held online on 26th April 2023 on the theme of “Inclusivity”. A recording of the session and a copy of the slides can be found… View Article
This post was originally shared on 2 March 2023 on Dr Teeroumanee Nadan’s blog teeroumaneenadan.com. On 23rd Feb, members of the Antiracism & Learning Technology Special Interest Group (ARLT SIG)… View Article
When we started looking for keynotes there was no shortage of people who could do an excellent job, some of them even got in touch with me and told me… View Article
Are you looking for a way to support your emerging research practice in the area of digital education, or perhaps you might be interested in sharing your experience to support… View Article
As we look forward to our 2023 Annual Conference and ALT’s 30th Anniversary, we are taking a moment to look back at ALT Conferences over ALT’s 30 years. If you… View Article
September is starting to feel like it is just around the corner! Santanu and I are both really excited, and privileged to have been asked to Co-Chair the conference, and… View Article
Hi there everyone, welcome to ALT Digital Assessment (SIG)’s first blog post! Our group is dedicated to exploring and advancing digital assessment practices across various higher educational institutions in the… View Article
People who know me a little bit, may have noticed that ideas pop into my head all the time. These… View Article
Leave a commentThis post introduces the design and delivery of BYOD4L – Bring Your Own Devices For Learning (http://byod4learning.wordpress.com/), a team effort… View Article
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