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Join Hollie Woodward on 12 August for our next CPD webinar on designing communication that includes everyone. This session explores accessible communication as a mindset, not a checkbox, with practical insights for emails, documents, presentations and social media.
#altc Members can register here: https://www.alt.ac.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1104
#LearningTechnology #EdTech #Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #DigitalLearning #ALTCommunity

Join Hollie Woodward on 12 August for our next CPD webinar on designing communication that includes everyone. This session explores accessible communication as a mindset, not a checkbox, with practical insights for emails, documents, presentations and social media.
#altc Members can register here: https://www.alt.ac.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1104
#LearningTechnology #EdTech #Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #DigitalLearning #ALTCommunity

Nominations for ALT Awards 2026 close 10 August, help spread the word!
Recognise the people, projects and partners shaping digital learning.
Nominate now https://www.alt.ac.uk/alt-awards #EdTech #LearningTechnology #DigitalLearning #HigherEd #FE #EdTechCommunity #EdTechAwards #UKHE #HE #FECommunity #OnlineLearning #EdTechLeaders

Nominations for ALT Awards 2026 close 10 August, help spread the word!
Recognise the people, projects and partners shaping digital learning.
Nominate now https://www.alt.ac.uk/alt-awards #EdTech #LearningTechnology #DigitalLearning #HigherEd #FE #EdTechCommunity #EdTechAwards #UKHE #HE #FECommunity #OnlineLearning #EdTechLeaders

Nominations for the ALT Awards 2026 close on 10 August!
Celebrate the people, projects and partnerships driving excellence in digital learning and edtech. If someone’s work has inspired you this year, now’s the time to recognise it.
Submit your nomination before 10 August and help shine a light on sector‑wide impact.
#LearningTechnology #EdTech #HigherEd #FE #DigitalLearning
Explore the award categories. https://www.alt.ac.uk/alt-awards #altc

Nominations for the ALT Awards 2026 close on 10 August!
Celebrate the people, projects and partnerships driving excellence in digital learning and edtech. If someone’s work has inspired you this year, now’s the time to recognise it.
Submit your nomination before 10 August and help shine a light on sector‑wide impact.
#LearningTechnology #EdTech #HigherEd #FE #DigitalLearning
Explore the award categories. https://www.alt.ac.uk/alt-awards #altc

We’re excited to announce the dates for #ALTC26!
We’re delighted to confirm that ALT’s Annual Conference 2026 (ALTC26) will take
place on 20–21 October 2026 in Cardiff. The conference will be hosted at the
Holland House Hotel in the city centre. ALTC26 will bring together the community
for two days of sharing practice, exploring innovation, and shaping the future
of learning technology and digital education. https://altc.alt.ac.uk/altc
#altc #EdTech #LearningTechnology

We’re excited to announce the dates for #ALTC26!
We’re delighted to confirm that ALT’s Annual Conference 2026 (ALTC26) will take
place on 20–21 October 2026 in Cardiff. The conference will be hosted at the
Holland House Hotel in the city centre. ALTC26 will bring together the community
for two days of sharing practice, exploring innovation, and shaping the future
of learning technology and digital education. https://altc.alt.ac.uk/altc
#altc #EdTech #LearningTechnology

We’re excited to announce the dates for #ALTC26!
We’re delighted to confirm that ALT’s Annual Conference 2026 (ALTC26) will take place on 20–21 October 2026 in Cardiff. The conference will be hosted at the Holland House Hotel in the city centre. ALTC26 will bring together the community for two days of sharing practice, exploring innovation, and shaping the future of learning technology and digital education. https://altc.alt.ac.uk/altc/altc26 #altc #EdTech #LearningTechnology

We’re excited to announce the dates for #ALTC26!
We’re delighted to confirm that ALT’s Annual Conference 2026 (ALTC26) will take place on 20–21 October 2026 in Cardiff. The conference will be hosted at the Holland House Hotel in the city centre. ALTC26 will bring together the community for two days of sharing practice, exploring innovation, and shaping the future of learning technology and digital education. https://altc.alt.ac.uk/altc/altc26 #altc #EdTech #LearningTechnology

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

In this webinar from our 2025 CPD series, #altc Blog Editors Abigail Ball and Lucy-Ann Pickering share their advice on blogging and describe the process of submitting to the #altc Blog: https://buff.ly/SDqgik9
To submit a post to the blog, please send a draft contribution to [email protected]. #blogging #blog #EdTech #LearningTechnology

In this webinar from our 2025 CPD series, #altc Blog Editors Abigail Ball and Lucy-Ann Pickering share their advice on blogging and describe the process of submitting to the #altc Blog: https://buff.ly/SDqgik9
To submit a post to the blog, please send a draft contribution to [email protected]. #blogging #blog #EdTech #LearningTechnology

🌟 Huge congratulations to Maren Deepwell on being awarded Honorary Life Membership of ALT! This honour celebrates her incredible leadership, dedication, and impact in shaping the future of learning technology. Thank you, Maren, for inspiring educators, technologists, and learners everywhere. Learn more: www.alt.ac.uk/news/media_releases/maren-deepewell-awarded-honorary-life-membership-association-learning-technology #altc #LearningTechnology #EdTech #ALT #Leadership #DigitalEducation

🌟 Huge congratulations to Maren Deepwell on being awarded Honorary Life Membership of ALT! This honour celebrates her incredible leadership, dedication, and impact in shaping the future of learning technology. Thank you, Maren, for inspiring educators, technologists, and learners everywhere. Learn more: www.alt.ac.uk/news/media_releases/maren-deepewell-awarded-honorary-life-membership-association-learning-technology #altc #LearningTechnology #EdTech #ALT #Leadership #DigitalEducation

Intellum and HexaLearn partner to revolutionize enterprise learning, offering comprehensive AI-powered training solutions that help organizations scale education programs with unprecedented efficiency and innovation. #LearningTechnology #CorporateTraining

Will you be there? Join hundreds of educators, technologists, and innovators for two days of inspiring keynotes, hands-on sessions, and vibrant networking at #ALTC25. Whether you're deep into AI or just starting your edtech journey, there's something for everyone. https://altc.alt.ac.uk/altc #altc #EdTech #LearningTechnology

Will you be there? Join hundreds of educators, technologists, and innovators for two days of inspiring keynotes, hands-on sessions, and vibrant networking at #ALTC25. Whether you're deep into AI or just starting your edtech journey, there's something for everyone. https://altc.alt.ac.uk/altc #altc #EdTech #LearningTechnology

New open journal from AACE: AI-Enhanced Learning (with a paper from me)

The Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education and Learning (AIEL), a diamond open-access journal published under the auspices of AACE and distributed worldwide through LearnTechLib has just launched its inaugural issue, which includes a paper from me (Cognitive Santa Claus Machines and the Tacit Curriculum).

This inaugural issue is a great start to what I think will come to be recognized as a leading journal in the field of AI and education.  As not just an author but an associate editor I am naturally a little biased but I’m very picky about the journals I work with and this one ticks all the right boxes. It is genuinely open, without fees for authors or readers. It is explicitly very multidisciplinary. The editors – Mike Searson and Theo Bastiaens – are truly excellent, and prominent in the field of online and technology-enhanced learning. The publisher, AACE is a very well-oiled, prominent, professional, and likeable organization that has been a major player in the field for over 30 years, with extensive reach into institutional libraries the world over via LearnTechLib.

And the journal has an attitude that I like very much: it’s about learning enhancement through AI, not just AI and education. This fills a huge pragmatic need in an area where many practitioners are like deer caught in the headlights when it comes to thinking about what positive things we can do with our new robot friends/overlords/interlopers, and where too much of the conversation is implicitly focused on protecting the traditional forms and structures of our mediaeval education systems and the kinds of knowledge generative AI can more easily and effectively replicate.

This first issue crosses many disciplinary boundaries and aspects of the educational endeavour with a very diverse range of reflective papers by recognized experts in many facets of AI, education, and learning.  All are ultimately optimistic about the potential for learning enhancement but few back away from the wicked problems and potential for the opposite effect.  My own paper finds a thread of hope that we might not so much reinvent as simply notice what education currently does (it’s about learning to be as much as learning to do), and that we might recognize generative AIs not as tools but as cognitive Santa Claus machines, sharing their cognitive gifts to help us collectively achieve things we could not dream of before. It has a bit of theory to back that up.

If you have influence over such things, do encourage your libraries to subscribe!

#AACE #AI #AIEL #education #genAI #journal #learning #learningTechnology #paper #santaClaus #technology

ALT Members - the clock is ticking!
Voting for the ALT Community Choice Award 2025 closes at 23:59 BST on 14 September. This is your moment to celebrate innovation, impact, and excellence across our learning technology community. Make your voice heard and help spotlight the nominee who inspires you most.
✅ Check your inbox for the voting link
🗳️ One vote per member
🏆 Winner revealed at #ALTC25 in Glasgow!

Learn more: https://www.alt.ac.uk/news/all_news/voting-now-open-alt-community-choice-award-2025 #altc #LearningTechnology #EdTech #ALTAwards2025

ALT Members - the clock is ticking!
Voting for the ALT Community Choice Award 2025 closes at 23:59 BST on 14 September. This is your moment to celebrate innovation, impact, and excellence across our learning technology community. Make your voice heard and help spotlight the nominee who inspires you most.
✅ Check your inbox for the voting link
🗳️ One vote per member
🏆 Winner revealed at #ALTC25 in Glasgow!

Learn more: https://www.alt.ac.uk/news/all_news/voting-now-open-alt-community-choice-award-2025 #altc #LearningTechnology #EdTech #ALTAwards2025

Early bird extended deadline approaching! Register for #ALTC25 by 15 August to grab discounted rates and join a vibrant community exploring the future of learning technology. From keynotes to Group Fest and ALTC Radio, plus lots more, there’s something for everyone. Secure your spot now and save - https://altc.alt.ac.uk/altc #altc #EdTech #LearningTechnology

Early bird extended deadline approaching! Register for #ALTC25 by 15 August to grab discounted rates and join a vibrant community exploring the future of learning technology. From keynotes to Group Fest and ALTC Radio, plus lots more, there’s something for everyone. Secure your spot now and save - https://altc.alt.ac.uk/altc #altc #EdTech #LearningTechnology

When we talk about a VLE upgrade, it’s easy to get lost in the detail: integrations, training, timelines, testing, etc.

But from the student’s perspective, the questions they ask are much simpler.

That’s why a VLE upgrade has to be built around the students need. It’s not just a technical exercise. It’s a chance to make the student experience simpler, more consistent, and more inclusive.

Read here: https://www.dontwasteyourtime.co.uk/blackboard/built-around-students/

#StudentExperience #LearningTechnology #HigherEducation #EdTech

When we talk about a VLE upgrade, it’s easy to get lost in the detail: integrations, training, timelines, testing, etc.

But from the student’s perspective, the questions they ask are much simpler.

That’s why a VLE upgrade has to be built around the students need. It’s not just a technical exercise. It’s a chance to make the student experience simpler, more consistent, and more inclusive.

Read here: https://www.dontwasteyourtime.co.uk/blackboard/built-around-students/

#StudentExperience #LearningTechnology #HigherEducation #EdTech

The FINAL deadline for submitting proposals to ALTC25 is approaching on Sunday, 20 July.

This year’s theme is Stronger Foundations, Broader Horizons—and it’s all happening in Glasgow, 23–24 October. Whether you're into digital infrastructure, human-centred design, flexible learning, or something totally offbeat (hello, Wildcard theme 👀), there’s a space for your voice.

Learn more: https://www.alt.ac.uk/news/all_news/deadline-extended-altc25-call-proposals #ALTC25 #altc #LearningTechnology #EdTech #DigitalEducation #CallForProposals

The FINAL deadline for submitting proposals to ALTC25 is approaching on Sunday, 20 July.

This year’s theme is Stronger Foundations, Broader Horizons—and it’s all happening in Glasgow, 23–24 October. Whether you're into digital infrastructure, human-centred design, flexible learning, or something totally offbeat (hello, Wildcard theme 👀), there’s a space for your voice.

Learn more: https://www.alt.ac.uk/news/all_news/deadline-extended-altc25-call-proposals #ALTC25 #altc #LearningTechnology #EdTech #DigitalEducation #CallForProposals

I am currently thinking about how digital learning environments are actually used: not just how we describe them. But in practice?

In my latest post, I explore four common patterns of VLE use - not the imagined ideals, but what’s really happening on the ground. Each mode can tell us something about our digital maturity, design confidence, and how we engage a diverse student body in meaningful learning.

#VLE #Blackboard #LearningTechnology #EdTech

https://www.dontwasteyourtime.co.uk/blackboard/from-repository-to-ecosystem/

I am currently thinking about how digital learning environments are actually used: not just how we describe them. But in practice?

In my latest post, I explore four common patterns of VLE use - not the imagined ideals, but what’s really happening on the ground. Each mode can tell us something about our digital maturity, design confidence, and how we engage a diverse student body in meaningful learning.

#VLE #Blackboard #LearningTechnology #EdTech

https://www.dontwasteyourtime.co.uk/blackboard/from-repository-to-ecosystem/

The ALT Awards have always been a space to celebrate thoughtful, inclusive, and impactful work in learning technology.
Let’s amplify the stories that are shaping our sector.
#ALTAwards2025 #EdTech #LearningTechnology #HigherEd
https://mastodon.social/@A_L_T/114771500993870670

The ALT Awards have always been a space to celebrate thoughtful, inclusive, and impactful work in learning technology.
Let’s amplify the stories that are shaping our sector.
#ALTAwards2025 #EdTech #LearningTechnology #HigherEd
https://mastodon.social/@A_L_T/114771500993870670

Proposals for #ALTC25 are now open! Join us as we focus on “Stronger Foundations, Broader Horizons” in the world of #LearningTechnology. Submit your ideas for workshops, presentations, and more. Let's shape the future together.
👉 Details: https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/79156/submitter #EdTech #HigherEd #ALT

Proposals for #ALTC25 are now open! Join us as we focus on “Stronger Foundations, Broader Horizons” in the world of #LearningTechnology. Submit your ideas for workshops, presentations, and more. Let's shape the future together.
👉 Details: https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/79156/submitter #EdTech #HigherEd #ALT

Please join us in welcoming Dr Emily Nordmann, Laura Milne, and Joe Wilson as this year’s ALTC Conference Co-Chairs. Each brings a wealth of experience and insight into the world of learning technology, and we’re excited to work with them to shape a vibrant and engaging programme for ALTC25 in Glasgow on 23-24 October. Learn More: https://www.alt.ac.uk/news/all_news/announcing-your-altc25-co-chairs #altc #ALTC25 #EdTech #LearningTechnology

Please join us in welcoming Dr Emily Nordmann, Laura Milne, and Joe Wilson as this year’s ALTC Conference Co-Chairs. Each brings a wealth of experience and insight into the world of learning technology, and we’re excited to work with them to shape a vibrant and engaging programme for ALTC25 in Glasgow on 23-24 October. Learn More: https://www.alt.ac.uk/news/all_news/announcing-your-altc25-co-chairs #altc #ALTC25 #EdTech #LearningTechnology

Elevate your career with the ALT endorsed Level 5 Digital Learning Design Apprenticeship! Master trends like microlearning, personalisation, gamification, and VR/AR. Learn more - https://buff.ly/3ErCMzO #NAW2025 #altc #ProfessionalDevelopment #LearningTechnology #DigitalLearningDesign

Elevate your career with the ALT endorsed Level 5 Digital Learning Design Apprenticeship! Master trends like microlearning, personalisation, gamification, and VR/AR. Learn more - https://buff.ly/3ErCMzO #NAW2025 #altc #ProfessionalDevelopment #LearningTechnology #DigitalLearningDesign

New to Mastodon and looking around for the #OpenEducation and #LearningTechnology communities.

New to Mastodon and looking around for the #OpenEducation and #LearningTechnology communities.

Thought for Last Thing on a Friday Afternoon: How we be almost a quarter of the way through the 21st Century, and *still* Turnitin’s rubric handling is this utterly utterly dire? #Turnitin #LearningTechnology

Thought for Last Thing on a Friday Afternoon: How we be almost a quarter of the way through the 21st Century, and *still* Turnitin’s rubric handling is this utterly utterly dire? #Turnitin #LearningTechnology

@A_L_T If you're on BlueSky, if you go and follow @ap.brid.gy it should make it possible for me to follow you and interact with you from over here on Mastodon… 🙏 #LearningTechnology #DigitalEducation #altc

@A_L_T If you're on BlueSky, if you go and follow @ap.brid.gy it should make it possible for me to follow you and interact with you from over here on Mastodon… 🙏 #LearningTechnology #DigitalEducation #altc

@A_L_T Over on BlueSky it looks like there has been an influx of #LearningTechnology #DigitalEducation types following @altc.bsky.social - and @alexspiers.bsky.social has put together a great starter pack: https://go.bsky.app/MLDmLaM

@A_L_T Over on BlueSky it looks like there has been an influx of #LearningTechnology #DigitalEducation types following @altc.bsky.social - and @alexspiers.bsky.social has put together a great starter pack: https://go.bsky.app/MLDmLaM

We are committed to mapping professional practice and development in Learning Technology. Our Annual Survey was established in 2014. We received responses from all parts of the UK and all sectors that ALT represents. To learn more about our survey and its results, go to: https://buff.ly/3TNZ7vc #altc #edtechreport #learningtechnology #surveyinsights #edtech #Technology #Education

We are committed to mapping professional practice and development in Learning Technology. Our Annual Survey was established in 2014. We received responses from all parts of the UK and all sectors that ALT represents. To learn more about our survey and its results, go to: https://buff.ly/3TNZ7vc #altc #edtechreport #learningtechnology #surveyinsights #edtech #Technology #Education

What is your priority for this year? To know what others' priorities are, go to: https://buff.ly/3TNZ7vc #altc #edtechreport #learningtechnology #surveyinsights #edtech #Technology #Education

What is your priority for this year? To know what others' priorities are, go to: https://buff.ly/3TNZ7vc #altc #edtechreport #learningtechnology #surveyinsights #edtech #Technology #Education

Discover the top nominated tools, models of learning in the UK and beyond and the biggest challenges for digital transformation. Read the full report: https://buff.ly/3TNZ7vc #altc #edtechreport #learningtechnology #surveyinsights #edtech #Technology #Education

Discover the top nominated tools, models of learning in the UK and beyond and the biggest challenges for digital transformation. Read the full report: https://buff.ly/3TNZ7vc #altc #edtechreport #learningtechnology #surveyinsights #edtech #Technology #Education

Are you curious about the state of EdTech in 2024? We have just released our latest survey report to reveal the most important trends, challenges, and opportunities for technology in education. Don't miss out on this valuable resource! Check the full report out by going to https://buff.ly/3TNZ7vc #edtechreport #learningtechnology # altc #surveyinsights #edtech #Technology

Are you curious about the state of EdTech in 2024? We have just released our latest survey report to reveal the most important trends, challenges, and opportunities for technology in education. Don't miss out on this valuable resource! Check the full report out by going to https://buff.ly/3TNZ7vc #edtechreport #learningtechnology # altc #surveyinsights #edtech #Technology

Read the findings from ALT's Annual Survey. The survey explores the main trends in #LearningTechnology, with a focus on digital transformation and professional development, providing insights into how #LearningTechnology is being used across sectors https://www.alt.ac.uk/news/all_news/findings-our-202324-annual-survey #altc

Read the findings from ALT's Annual Survey. The survey explores the main trends in #LearningTechnology, with a focus on digital transformation and professional development, providing insights into how #LearningTechnology is being used across sectors https://www.alt.ac.uk/news/all_news/findings-our-202324-annual-survey #altc

We are delighted to share the key findings from ALT's Annual Survey which explores the trends in #LearningTechnology, with a focus on digital transformation and professional development, and provides an insight into how #LearningTechnology is used across sectors #altc https://buff.ly/3U3qjYd

We are delighted to share the key findings from ALT's Annual Survey which explores the trends in #LearningTechnology, with a focus on digital transformation and professional development, and provides an insight into how #LearningTechnology is used across sectors #altc https://buff.ly/3U3qjYd

Our Annual Survey 2024 closes today 16:00 22 Feb. Help us identify emerging trends in current and future #LearningTechnology practice. #altc #edtech #learningtechnology #survey https://buff.ly/48sfp2v

Our Annual Survey 2024 closes today 16:00 22 Feb. Help us identify emerging trends in current and future #LearningTechnology practice. #altc #edtech #learningtechnology #survey https://buff.ly/48sfp2v