"Sadly, due to the pandemic and remote learning experiences, there are numerous misconceptions about online education...They may think, “I’ll just turn on my camera and record myself talking.” But that’s not what we consider to be quality online education."

We are thrilled to announce the return of the ALT Annual Conference to Manchester. From 3-5 September 2024, we will once again convene the vibrant Learning Technology community at this unmissable event. For more details and to register visit buff.ly/4cIoabM #altc #ALTC24

A brilliant opportunity to join my amazing senior team - closing date 28th April - Assistant Director (Strategy, Quality & Planning) wonkhe.com/job/assistant-…

Join us next Wednesday at 8PM BST for #LTHEChat 292: Employability Strategies: Going Beyond The Metrics with Emma Vincent. You can read Emma's blog post here: lthechat.com/2024/04/25/lth…

"if micro-credentials become more widely accepted and relied upon in..hiring decisions..learners might turn to non-university providers that can offer more practical and market-driven training." #highereducation buff.ly/4aRHvpb

Tomorrow night! Emma Vincent will be leading #LTHEChat to discuss Employability Strategies: Going Beyond The Metrics. To get you thinking ahead of time, you can read Emma's blogpost here: lthechat.com/2024/04/25/lth…

Vacancies - Learning Technologist (x3) Join our pioneering Digital Education Service at the University of Leeds! We're hiring 3 Learning Technologists to revolutionise student learning experiences through innovative technology! jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?r…

Beyond blended: New guide aims to help universities rethink curriculum design jisc.ac.uk/news/all/new-g… via Jisc

XR has the potential to radically transform education. And it’s because of this, we are delighted to have supported Jisc in this important & timely report on XR in learning & teaching. Led by the brilliant Kathryn Woodhead Read here: jisc.ac.uk/reports/extend…

Great job Rachel, very well done 💚

Global Accessibility Awareness Day is on 16 May, and we're asking staff to check their digital content and take steps to improve its accessibility. Check our resources and register for the GAAD-themed Digital Education Network meeting on 16 May! leeds.ac.uk/gaad

Getting ready for Global Accessibility Awareness Day at University of Leeds - visit digitalaccessibility.leeds.ac.uk/global-accessi… to find out what is going on in Faculties and across the University! #GAAD #DigitalAccessibility #a11y #Accessibility

Just released! The 2024 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report: Teaching and Learning Edition identifies the trends, technologies, and key practices shaping and significantly impacting postsecondary teaching and learning today. Read the report to learn more. buff.ly/3QFBkgr

Social Justice Jam: Spaces for change digitaleducation.leeds.ac.uk/social-justice… Open for all, please join us and share with others who may also be interest. #opened #socialjustice a University of Leeds University of Pretoria collaboration supported by @HorizonsLeeds

ChatGPT Edu - "An affordable offering for universities to responsibly bring AI to campus"... openai.com/index/introduc…

"While many respondents said they would like to improve their attendance, some accused universities of failing to understand that having to attend on-site classes every week was no longer feasible or desirable for many young people." #highereducation buff.ly/3R93Mrc

Hi City of York Council & North Yorkshire Council, for the planned work and closure on Dauby Lane, Elvington (SH01247176919), the sign on the road says 2 days, one of your sites says 30th June, and the other says 14th July - please could you let me know which is correct?

Please join in this wonderful book launch with the brilliant organisers of #creativeHE and over 100 contributors of this open-source book. Bravo!

Can we tell when a student submission is AI? This study from the University of Reading suggests not. "The university’s markers – who were not told about the project – flagged only one of the 33 entries." theguardian.com/education/arti…