Join us on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, for a half-day workshop designed specifically for education professionals with an interest in learning technology. The Fundamentals of Copyright in Learning Technology Workshop will be led by Chris Morrison and Jane Secker, chairs of the ALT CoOL SIG. This interactive session will give you practical insights into copyright law and how it applies to digital education. Learn more: https://www.alt.ac.uk/news/all_news/register-now-fundamentals-copyright-learning-technology-workshop #altc

The ALT Awards 2025 are officially open for entries until 14 July 2025. This year, we’re proud to present seven awards covering leadership in digital education, ethical practice, digital transformation, and adult education. Learn more: https://buff.ly/dtQanMZ #altc #ALTC25 #ALTawards

Explore the latest #CoOLSIG blog, written by Jane Secker, Associate Professor in Educational Development and co-chair of the ALT Copyright and Online Learning SIG. Jane reflects on the work of the CoOL SIG over the past 4 years and how their group aims to help build more confidence in copyright matters in the learning technology community. https://altc.alt.ac.uk/blog/2025/05/four-years-of-the-cool-sig/ #altc

Join us this summer for #OER25 on 23 and 24 June 2025 in London. Explore the sessions, discover key speakers, and start planning your experience. Whether you're a seasoned educator, researcher, policymaker or practitioner, this conference promises rich insights and meaningful dialogue on the evolving role of AI in Open Education.
View the programme here: https://oer.alt.ac.uk/home/programme #OER #altc

As preparations get underway for #ALTC25, there is an exciting opportunity for members to play a key role in shaping the conference by joining the Conference Committee. To express an interest, please complete this form by Sunday, 1 June 2025: https://go.alt.ac.uk/4d4MTHS #altc

For this month’s blog profile, we’re excited to feature Zoe Tierney, winner of the ALT Award for Use of Technology in Vocational Education, in partnership with Ufi VocTech Trust in 2024. Zoe shares her inspiring journey, highlighting her achievements and insights that led to her winning an ALT Award. By sharing her experiences, Zoe sheds light on the significance of the ALT Awards in adopting progress and acknowledging the visionaries driving change. Read here: https://altc.alt.ac.uk/blog/2025/05/from-vision-to-victory-zoe-tierneys-alt-awards-journey #altc

The next meeting of the ALT-ELESIG Scotland group is an excellent opportunity to share practice, evaluation and research into learners' experiences of technology enhanced learning and assessment. We have a great afternoon planned with a variety of presentations across the theme of 'Sustainability in Tertiary Education'. Learn more: https://www.alt.ac.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1005 #altc

We’re looking for members eager to shape the Annual conference, promote the event, review programme proposals, and share their expertise, bringing valuable insights to the table. Whether your passion lies in research, practice, or policy, your contribution can help create an engaging and dynamic experience for attendees. Learn more about joining the #ALTC25 Conference Committee: https://www.alt.ac.uk/news/all_news/altc25-call-committee #altc

Join us on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, for a half-day workshop designed specifically for education professionals with an interest in learning technology. The Fundamentals of Copyright in Learning Technology Workshop will be led by Chris Morrison and Jane Secker, chairs of the ALT CoOL SIG. This interactive session will give you practical insights into copyright law and how it applies to digital education. Learn more: https://www.alt.ac.uk/news/all_news/register-now-fundamentals-copyright-learning-technology-workshop #altc #Copyright #EdTech

The ALT Awards 2025 are officially open for entries until 14 July 2025. This year, we’re proud to present seven awards covering leadership in digital education, ethical practice, digital transformation, and adult education. Alongside our six panel chosen awards, we are also welcoming entries to our Community Choice Award, voted for by our ALT Members. The deadline for entries is Monday, 14 July 2025. https://www.alt.ac.uk/news/all_news/launching-alt-awards-2025 #altc #ALTC25 #ALTawards

ALT’s Framework for Ethical Learning Technology (FELT) is designed to support individuals, organisations and industry in the ethical use of learning technology across sectors. The Framework was launched in 2021. To help us understand what ethical discussions are taking place and how effective the Framework has been in supporting ethical approaches in your context, we ask you to please share your feedback via our short survey: https://go.alt.ac.uk/3FlbCey #altc #FELT

ALT is seeking to appoint new editors to join the existing editorial team for the Research in Learning Technology (RLT) journal. If you want to be considered for an editorial role, please complete the Expression of Interest form by 23:59 on Wednesday, 25 June 2025. Learn more: https://www.alt.ac.uk/news/all_news/call-rlt-editors #altc

We are seeking case studies and example policies of using digital technology for learning, teaching and assessment that address or have implications for ethical considerations. Examples are invited from all sectors and nations. Learn more: https://www.alt.ac.uk/news/all_news/call-case-studies-and-policies-address-ethical-implications-learning-technologies #altc #FELT

Every time you ask ChatGPT a question or generate an AI image, you’re tapping into powerful servers that burn energy, consume water, and leave a real-world carbon footprint. While Generative AI tools can feel instant, seamless and free, they come at a hidden environmental cost. In this #altc blog post, Maria Toro-Troconis discuss' how we can use these tools more responsibly, without trading convenience for climate damage: https://altc.alt.ac.uk/blog/2025/05/think-before-you-prompt-reduce-your-ai-carbon-footprint-with-rocks [Edited by Anna Armstrong] #AI #ClimateChange

Thank you to those who have already taken the time to share feedback on CMALT Week. Your feedback is essential in shaping future events, helping us refine and improve the experience. Please take a moment to share your thoughts using this form: go.alt.ac.uk/CMALT-Week-Feedback. #CMALT #altc

Discover the University of Edinburgh's #CMALT programme and how to manage CMALT cohorts at our next CPD Webinar on 4 June 2025. The webinar will take you through their journey from February 2024 to the present day and will highlight key areas, successes and plans for the future. Learn more and register now: https://www.alt.ac.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=995 #altc

ALT launched an online course for CMALT candidates during CMALT week 2025. The course is designed to provide all candidates with guidance that enables them to create and confidently submit their CMALT portfolio for assessment. Listening to candidate feedback and expert recommendations, the course adapts our existing guidance and introduces new and improved content. Learn more: https://buff.ly/M2gMnjV #altc

Explore our latest #altc blog - 'Developing tools to support online learning – insights from education in the charity sector' written by Daisy Ward, Virtual Learning Coordinator, Parkinson's UK: https://altc.alt.ac.uk/blog/2025/05/developing-tools-to-support-online-learning-insights-from-education-in-the-charity-sector Edited by Laura Fiddaman.

If you want to be considered for an editorial role for the Research in Learning Technology Journal, please complete the Expression of Interest form by 23:59 on Wednesday, 25 June 2025. Learn more: https://www.alt.ac.uk/news/all_news/call-rlt-editors #altc

Join us tomorrow to explore how to integrate GenAI into authentic assessment with Mari Cruz García Vallejo at our next CPD Webinar. Learn more: https://buff.ly/Ri9RSrS #altc #AmplifyFE