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This is a repeat of the presentation at ALT C 17 and will be co-presented by Sarah Sherman
In this presentation, we will share the approaches and experiences of supporting a cohort of staff through CMALT accreditation currently in place at two different organisations (a consortium of six HE institutions in England and a large university in Scotland). We will demonstrate how an institutional cohort offers further benefits since it builds a network of support through regular meetings and activities, providing encouragement and dedicated time to write and reflect. The cohort builds a network of support within an institution or across institutions e.g. in the consortium’s cohort, a supportive relationship developed between academics and professional support staff across institutions.
The cohort encourages the formation of supportive networks, which may be considered as a Community of Practice as described by Wenger, 2007. Connections take a variety of forms:
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Connecting different roles, for example administrative, teaching and support staff.
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Building relationships across various models of support e.g. centrally and locally deployed services.
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Providing role models for staff new to the institution and/or to learning technology.
The experience of achieving CMALT with a cohort can be a very different experience from an individual submission. We use the analogy of joining a gym: you’re more likely to go to a Zumba class with friends than on your own! Having institutional support for a scheme legitimises its value, raises the profile of learning technology and rewards participation in various ways including funding, time to participate and acknowledgement of professional achievement.
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alt_tompalmer posted an update in the session The CMALT “Zumba Class”: managing a cohort scheme for CMALT applicants to build institutional capaci 5 years, 3 months ago
Session recording available at http://go.alt.ac.uk/2Bj1dNO
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