How excited are you for #altc23<\/a>? Check out the #altc23 registration<\/a>, #altc23 scholarship applications<\/a>, #altc23 programme<\/a>, and #altc23 website for more information.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n By now you must be aware that ALT & JISC both turn 30 this year. In all the celebratory fanfare, if there is one thing that should stick with you, it is the hope for change<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n ✨change in the workplace<\/strong> within the learning technologies sector,<\/p>\n\n\n\n ✨change in the sector as a whole<\/strong>, and<\/p>\n\n\n\n ✨change within organisations like ALT and JISC<\/strong> that are decisive resources for change in the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I have a lot to say about change, so why not check previous #altc23 blogs<\/a>: \u201cBecoming (more) accessible by design<\/a>\u201d & \u201cWhen Diversity & Inclusion is a key conference theme, it changes the whole game<\/a>\u201d \u2013 and there is more in the #altc23 blogs series.<\/a> Happy reading!<\/p>\n\n\n This blog emanates from the themes of #altc23<\/a>. While reading this blog today, I seek that you to reflect on your engagement for change in the learning tech sector:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The understanding of technology design and development and its target users plays a huge role in understanding how inclusive our line of work is. Here are pointers for change and reflection:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Surviving \u2260 Thriving<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Change in the sector is everyone\u2019s business. Here are pointers for change and reflection:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you response-abled?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The hardest part is identifying what needs to be done for change to be long-lasting and sustainable. Here are pointers for change and reflection:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Transcending the status-quo for change<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are planning to attend #altc23<\/a>, I invite you to join me in an action-oriented workshop on \u201cOur engagement for change in the sector\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please note that participants will be expected to already have a basic knowledge of inclusive technologies and inclusivity, to be able to focus on reflections, actions, and commitment during the workshop. I provide below some preworkshop readings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember to check out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/altc.alt.ac.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1112\/2023\/07\/our-engagement-for-change-1.png?resize=700%2C395&ssl=1\")
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