#altc — Public Fediverse posts

Universities are racing to scale micro‑credentials, but doing it well is the real challenge. Join us on 20 May at 12 PM for a practical deep dive into designing and approving stackable, trusted micro‑credentials with John Kilroy (DLI) & Robert Luke (eCampusOntario)
https://www.alt.ac.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1089 #altc

We are looking for volunteer Editors from across the ALT community.
If you’re passionate about open research, peer review, and supporting authors, this is a meaningful way to contribute. Subit your expression of interest by 20 May 2026. Details & application: https://www.alt.ac.uk/call-rlt-editors-0 #altc

Join the open education community at The Open University, Milton Keynes — 22–23 June 2026. This year’s theme: Openness Reimagined - exploring continuity, change, and shared vision in a rapidly evolving landscape. Featuring keynotes from Prof. Eileen Scanlon and Prof. Dr. Olaf Zawacki‑Richter. Learn more: https://www.alt.ac.uk/OER26 #altc #OER #OER26 #OpenEd

Digital Accessibility 2026 is now open for contributions and bookings.
Taking place on 24 June, this free, sector‑wide event brings together hundreds of practitioners for a day of online sessions and local meet‑ups across the UK.
Full details: https://altc.alt.ac.uk/blog/2026/04/digital-accessibility-2026-contributions-and-bookings-are-open #altc

We are looking for new RLT Editors (ALT Members only) to volunteer their time to review manuscripts and support authors to publication. Join us in supporting high‑quality, open research and contributing to a vibrant, international community of practice.
Apply by 20 May 2026
More info: https://www.alt.ac.uk/call-rlt-editors-0 #altc

Scholarship applications for OER26 opened on 24 April, offering support for individuals who may face financial barriers to attending. If you, or someone you know, could benefit, we encourage early applications before the 22 May deadline - Apply here: https://www.alt.ac.uk/oer26-scholarships. Please note that scholarships cover registration only. #altc #OER #OER26

From Moodle template redesigns to making digital baselines actionable, AI provision mapping, and single‑source publishing — the M25 Spring meeting was packed with practical ideas and shared expertise from across London HE. Dive into the highlights in the groups latest #altc blog: https://altc.alt.ac.uk/blog/2026/04/m25-ltg-spring-meeting

We are looking for new Editors to join the Research in Learning Technology (RLT) Journal — open to ALT Members only.
If you’re committed to advancing learning‑technology research and supporting an open‑access scholarly community, we’d love to hear from you.

🗓 Deadline: 20 May 2026
🔗 https://www.alt.ac.uk/call-rlt-editors-0 #altc

Dr Joanna Brown, ALT Digital Sustainability SIG Officer, is excited to share the Sustainability Blueprint (2025-30)1 for Digital Education at the University of Leeds. We hope you find this spotlight inspiring and, as you read it, consider how you might take action in your own context.
Learn more in the groups latest blog post: https://altc.alt.ac.uk/blog/2026/04/alt-digital-sustainability-sig #altc

Expect a packed #OER26 programme featuring expert presenters from around the world, including brilliant #GOGN researchers, & activities celebrating the past, present, & future of openness; from hands‑on workshops to XR studio tours, and a celebration marking 30 years of #JIME. https://buff.ly/FSrhUl5 #altc

Early bird registration for #OER26 is still open, and discounted rates end on 29 May.

Join us in Milton Keynes on 22–23 June as we explore “Openness Reimagined: Continuity, Change and Shared Vision.” Hosted at The Open University.

Secure your place at the best rate: https://buff.ly/l6fgY74 #altc #OER

This Wednesday (29 April, 14:00–15:00), Dominic Pates will be giving a talk at Oxford University about ALTc Radio and the community‑driven platform behind it, The Thursday Night Show (TTNS). 👉 buff.ly/V6wR38S #altc

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We’d like to share an update about the future of AmplifyFE. After 5 productive years, ALT’s Strategic Partnership with Ufi VocTech Trust came to an end on 31 March 2026. We want to thank Ufi for their support and the role they’ve played in helping to create our wonderful network. To ensure that the AmplifyFE community continues to thrive, we will be establishing AmplifyFE as an ALT Special Interest Group (SIG). https://www.alt.ac.uk/amplifyfe-new-chapter-alt-special-interest-group #altc #AmplifyFE

Early bird registration for #OER26 is now open, and discounted rates end on 29 May.

Join us in Milton Keynes on 22–23 June as we explore “Openness Reimagined: Continuity, Change and Shared Vision.” Hosted at The Open University.

Secure your place at the best rate: https://buff.ly/l6fgY74 #altc #OER

Join us at our next CPD Webinar: Integrating Generative AI into Teaching and Learning on 22 April.
During the session, we will show practical examples of AI workflows, demonstrate AI‑generated artefacts, and reflect on how educators can support students in developing critical, ethical, and informed approaches to AI within their own disciplines.
Register now: https://buff.ly/byxg1ku #altc

ALT has confirmed two insightful keynotes exploring “Openness Reimagined” — from citizen science and open inquiry to OER sustainability and the role of AI in ODDE.

📅 22–23 June, The Open University
🔗 Full details & speaker bios: https://www.alt.ac.uk/oer26-keynote-sessions-confirmed

Join the conversation and help shape the future of open education. #altc #OER26

Early bird registration for #OER26 is now open, and discounted rates end on 29 May.

Join us in Milton Keynes on 22–23 June as we explore “Openness Reimagined: Continuity, Change and Shared Vision.” Hosted at The Open University.

Secure your place at the best rate: https://buff.ly/l6fgY74 #altc #OER

The final deadline for OER26 proposals is today, Monday 13 April at midnight (UK time), and this is the last opportunity to submit for the 22–23 June 2026 conference at The Open University in Milton Keynes. Late submissions will not be accepted. https://buff.ly/xyb6MrJ #altc #OER26 #OER

The final deadline for OER26 proposals is today, Monday 13 April at midnight (UK time), and this is the last opportunity to submit for the 22–23 June 2026 conference at The Open University in Milton Keynes. Late submissions will not be accepted. If you’re planning to contribute to the 2026 conference at The Open University, this is the moment to get your proposal in before the call closes. https://www.alt.ac.uk/OER26-Proposals #altc #OER26 #OER

ALT is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with the Digital Learning Institute. Together, we’re strengthening digital education by bringing DLI's world-class qualifications and expertise directly to the ALT community. Learn More - https://www.alt.ac.uk/DLI #altc

ALT Bank Holiday Closure
ALT will be closed from 4 PM on Thursday 2 April, until Wednesday 8 April.
The next Members’ Newsletter will be sent on 13 April.
We hope you have a restful and enjoyable bank holiday weekend. #altc

ALT has confirmed the keynote sessions for #OER26, happening 22–23 June at The Open University.
Day 1: Prof. Eileen Scanlon on Teaching, Learning & Researching in the Open
Day 2: Prof. Dr. Olaf Zawacki‑Richter on OER, Sustainability, and AI in Open, Distance, and Digital Education

A powerful lineup for this year’s theme: “Openness Reimagined: Continuity, Change & Shared Vision.” Proposal submissions are open until 13 April. https://www.alt.ac.uk/oer26-keynote-sessions-confirmed #altc #OER

We warmly invite you to submit a session proposal for #OER26. Whether you’re working on open pedagogy, policy, practice, research, or community‑driven initiatives, we’d love to hear from you. Call for Proposals Closes 13 April 2026. Learn more: https://buff.ly/xyb6MrJ #altc #EdTech #OER #OER26

#OER26 Early Bird prices will be available until Friday, 29 May 2026, giving you a comfortable window to secure the discount. Learn more and register here - https://www.alt.ac.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1086 #altc #OER

ALT is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with the Digital Learning Institute. Together, we’re strengthening digital education across UK Higher and Further Education by bringing DLI's world-class qualifications and expertise directly to the ALT community. Learn More - https://www.alt.ac.uk/dli-and-alt-forge-strategic-partnership #altc

Help us spread the word - OER26 is coming to The Open University, Milton Keynes on 22–23 June 2026, and we’re building a vibrant, community‑led programme. The Call for Proposals is open - share your work, your ideas, and your passion for open education.
👉 Submit a proposal
👉 Share this post
👉 Invite colleagues to get involved
Let’s make #OER26 something special together. https://www.alt.ac.uk/OER26-Proposals #altc #OER

New in Research in Learning Technology article: A fresh AI‑enhanced take on the MDA framework is reshaping how we design educational games.

The article explores how generative AI, adaptive systems, and procedural content can create learning experiences that are more dynamic, personalised, and engaging.

Read the full piece: https://doi.org/10.25304/rlt.v34.3746 #altc

We warmly invite you to submit a session proposal for #OER26. Whether you’re working on open pedagogy, policy, practice, research, or community‑driven initiatives, we’d love to hear from you. Call for Proposals Closes 13 April 2026. Learn more: https://www.alt.ac.uk/OER26-Proposals #altc #EdTech #OER #OER26

We are delighted to announce that Dr Robert Farrow and Dr Beck Pitt will serve as co‑chairs for OER26. Both are long‑standing contributors to the global open education community and bring extensive experience, leadership, and insight to this year’s conference. https://www.alt.ac.uk/announcingOER26cochairs #OER #OER26 #altc #openEd #EdTech

This year’s #OER26 conference invites the open education community to explore the theme “Openness Reimagined: Continuity, Change and Shared Vision.”

The Call for Proposals is now open, with submissions invited across a range of themes.
One of these is Cluster 4: Open Practices and Pedagogical Innovation. This cluster focuses on implementation, experimentation, and reflection within teaching and learning contexts.

Submit your proposal by 13 April: https://www.alt.ac.uk/OER26-Proposals #altc #OER

This year’s #OER26 conference invites the open education community to explore the theme “Openness Reimagined: Continuity, Change and Shared Vision.”

The Call for Proposals is now open, with submissions invited across a range of themes.
One of these is Cluster 3: Openness as justice. This cluster invites contributions that interrogate the equity claims of open education

Submit your proposal by 13 April. Read the full Call for Proposals: https://www.alt.ac.uk/OER26-Proposals #altc #OER

This year’s #OER26 conference invites the open education community to explore the theme “Openness Reimagined: Continuity, Change and Shared Vision.”

The Call for Proposals is now open, with submissions invited across a range of themes.
One of these is Cluster 2: Reimagining openness: theory, technology, and futures. This cluster foregrounds critical and future-oriented engagements.

Submit your proposal by 13 April. Read the full Call for Proposals: https://www.alt.ac.uk/OER26-Proposals #altc #OER

Early bird registration for #OER26 is now open, and discounted rates end on 29 May.

Join us in Milton Keynes on 22–23 June as we explore “Openness Reimagined: Continuity, Change and Shared Vision.” Hosted at The Open University, this year’s conference brings together researchers, educators, practitioners and advocates from across the open education community.

Secure your place at the best rate: https://www.alt.ac.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1086 #altc #OER

This year’s #OER26 conference invites the open education community to explore the theme “Openness Reimagined: Continuity, Change and Shared Vision.”

The Call for Proposals is now open, with submissions invited across a range of themes.
One of these, Cluster 1: Openness as a project of social transformation, welcomes contributions that examine how openness can drive systemic change.

Submit your proposal by 13 April. Read the full Call for Proposals: https://www.alt.ac.uk/OER26-Proposals #altc #OER

The #OER26 call for proposals is now open, and we welcome contributions from researchers, educators, practitioners, policymakers, technologists, and advocates across the open education community. Submissions may address themes such as social transformation, justice and equity, pedagogical innovation, care in open practice, future-oriented perspectives, and creative or experimental approaches. https://www.alt.ac.uk/OER26-Proposals #altc #OER

The Open Education Conference 2026 (OER26) will take place at The Open University in Milton Keynes on 22–23 June 2026. Under the theme Openness Reimagined: Continuity, Change and Shared Vision, the event will bring together the global open education community to explore how openness can be sustained and reimagined in a rapidly evolving educational landscape. https://www.alt.ac.uk/oer26 #OER26 #OER #altc

To mark Open Education Week, ALT Trustee Joe Wilson has written a new blog reflecting on the development of open education in Scotland and ALT’s long-standing role in supporting open practice across the UK. The post looks back at key milestones, including the Open Scotland initiative and the Scottish Open Education Declaration, and considers how national policy is beginning to shift. Read the full blog here: https://altc.alt.ac.uk/blog/2026/03/alts-commitment-to-open-education #altc #OER #OEWeek26 #OEWeek #OER26 #OER

We are looking for Members to join the conference committees for both #ALTC26 and #OER26. Conference Committees play a vital role in curating the content for our biggest events, and our volunteers contribute their time and expertise, including undertaking peer review, chairing sessions and organising local and social activities during the conference. Learn more in our Call to Get Involved: https://www.alt.ac.uk/call-get-involved-alt-2026 #altc

How do you take a complex, content‑heavy online course built for thousands of learners and transform it into something intuitive, accessible, and genuinely supportive? During this ALTC revisited presentation, Vicky Devaney, UCL, will be sharing how they redesigned a teacher CPD programme to create a smoother, more engaging learning experience- without major technical overhauls. Learn more in this #ALTC25 Guest post: https://altc.alt.ac.uk/blog/2026/02/from-overwhelmed-to-engaged-improving-ux-in-large%e2%80%91scale-online-courses-at-altc #altc

From hands‑on digital practice sessions to CMALT‑aligned professional development workshops, ALTC25 Revisited gives you plenty to schedule as you dive back into the themes, ideas, and conversations that shaped #ALTC25. Join the community this February and boost your CPD: https://altc.alt.ac.uk/altc/alt-annual-conference-2025/altc25-revisited
#LearningTechnology #EdTech #CPD #altc #ALTC25

From hands‑on digital practice sessions to CMALT‑aligned professional development workshops, ALTC25 Revisited gives you plenty to schedule as you dive back into the themes, ideas, and conversations that shaped #ALTC25. Join the community this February and boost your CPD: https://altc.alt.ac.uk/altc/alt-annual-conference-2025/altc25-revisited
#LearningTechnology #EdTech #CPD #altc #ALTC25

From hands‑on digital practice sessions to CMALT‑aligned professional development workshops, ALTC25 Revisited gives you plenty to schedule as you dive back into the themes, ideas, and conversations that shaped #ALTC25. Join the community this February and boost your CPD: https://altc.alt.ac.uk/altc/alt-annual-conference-2025/altc25-revisited
#LearningTechnology #EdTech #CPD #altc #ALTC25

From hands‑on digital practice sessions to CMALT‑aligned professional development workshops, ALTC25 Revisited gives you plenty to schedule as you dive back into the themes, ideas, and conversations that shaped #ALTC25. Join the community this February and boost your CPD: https://altc.alt.ac.uk/altc/alt-annual-conference-2025/altc25-revisited
#LearningTechnology #EdTech #CPD #altc #ALTC25

Explore highlights from the ALT Annual Conference 2025 that are relevant to digital assessment in diverse educational settings in this latest blog from the Digital Assessment SIG: https://altc.alt.ac.uk/blog/2026/02/reflections-of-alt-conference-2025-from-a-digital-assessment-perspective #altc #ALTC25

In order to enable the programme to reflect continued updates from October, we’re continuing to invite session proposals that align with these themes and show how using digital tools and approaches can make education more inclusive, more connected, and more creative. Whether you’re returning to the ideas that inspired you at #ALTC25 or joining the conversation for the first time, your perspective matters. Submit your proposal by Friday, 30 January 2026. https://altc.alt.ac.uk/altc/altc25-revisited-call-for-proposals #altc

Our annual call for Members to get involved is now open, offering a wide range of opportunities for 2026, including roles on the ALTC26 and OER26 Conference Committees, the Awards Judging Panel, CMALT assessment, CPD Webinars, online and one‑day events, Member Groups and SIGs, the #altc Blog, and AmplifyFE activities. Learn more in the full call to get involved: https://www.alt.ac.uk/call-get-involved-alt-2026
Expressions of interest are open until noon on Monday, 23 February 2026. #altc #OER26 #ALTC26

Radio Rewind: This Week’s Line‑Up
From Host’s Corner to IWB's and ChatGPT, M25LTMG, and the journey from inception to reality; here’s what’s coming up on Radio Rewind this week. More info: https://altc.alt.ac.uk/altc/altc-radio-rewind/ #altc #ALTC25

We’re looking forward to welcoming the community online on 25 February 2026 for ALTC25 Revisited — a focused day of reflection, fresh ideas, and sector‑wide conversation. Whether you joined us at ALTC25 or are joining the discussion for the first time, it’s a great chance to revisit key themes, gain new perspectives, and connect with colleagues across digital education. Secure your place and start 2026 with energy. Learn more: https://buff.ly/ydAGtk5 #altc #ALTC25

Last October, we put on a full 48hrs of radio programming as part of the annual #ALTc conference in Glasgow, exploring what learning technology sounded like. This Jan & Feb, we’re broadcasting programme highlights again on TTNS every Friday PM. #ALTCRadio #Rewind docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

ALTC25 Revisited is designed for anyone working within digital education, educators, technologists, leaders, researchers, and practitioners across sectors. Whether you want to revisit ideas that inspired you at #ALTC25 or join the conversation for the first time, the event offers a chance to reconnect, revisit, and reimagine the ideas that shaped ALTC25, and to continue building stronger, more equitable digital foundations for the future. https://altc.alt.ac.uk/altc/alt-annual-conference-2025/altc25-revisited #altc #ALTC25