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ASCILITE NEWS

Latest TELall blog: A collaborative digital pedagogy experience in the tMOOC –  Step by Step

In this latest blog, Carmen Marta-Lazo (University of Zaragoza, Spain), Divina Frau-Meigs (Sorbonne Nouvelle University, France) and Sara Osuna-Acedo (National Distance Education University, Spain) discuss their paper entitled A collaborative digital pedagogy experience in the tMOOC “Step by Step” (where the “t” stands for transfer).

This paper presents a model of learning transfer towards autonomous empowerment and pedagogical transformation.  The paper analyzes social MOOCs (sMOOCs) which are characterised by the involvement and the interaction of participants in a model based on inter-creativity, with the final objective of transferring knowledge by an agile replicating process.

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Making the Right Choice, TELedvisors SIG Brisbane Meetup

After the successful SE QLD meetup organized by Ailsa Dickie and Sam McKenize (UQ) last year we have taken up the challenge of our next face to face meetup at Griffith University in April.

Date and Time: Wednesday, 10 April 2019
Morning tea and networking from 9.30am
Workshop 10am – 12pm
(followed by self-funded lunch at the UniBar. Please advise if you are planning to attend so we can reserve tables)

As TELedvisors, our role is to guide academics in choosing the best technology to suit their learning and teaching goal/s. With the list of technologies rapidly growing let’s take the opportunity during this session to share how each university guides new and experienced professional staff and academics in the edtech decision-making process and explore options for improvement.

We propose these broad topics are discussed:

  • Instructional Design Models
  • Tools & Tech
  • What’s most appropriate
  • Support
  • Sharing experiences and resources
  • Putting it all together

Anyone who attended the SE QLD TELedvisors SIG at UQ last year and would like to share their progress towards their goals set at that event please email Jenny.

For catering purposes and event location please RSVP via Eventbrite here: Making the Right Choice registration.


OTHER NEWS

28th ICDE World Conference on Online Learning, Dublin

The 28th ICDE World Conference on Online Learning taking place in Dublin from 3 – 7 November 2019 is one of the largest and most prestigious international conferences in the area of online learning anywhere. The conference theme of “Transforming Lives and Societies” anchors the growth of new models of open, online and digital learning in a number of big questions and the wider context of the Sustainable Development Goals. It aims to explore many of the contemporary problems and opportunities facing today’s educators in the globally connected digital-era.

The organising team in the National Institute for Digital Learning (NIDL) at Dublin City University (DCU) promise a truly unique Irish experience along with an exciting and engaging conference programme. There will also be plenty of opportunities for delegates to mix socially and enjoy the sights and delights of Dublin.

You can also sign up for more info on the conference website https://wcol2019.ie.  You can also get updates from the conference twitter account @wcol2019.   The closing date for submission of abstracts is 1 April 2019.


Job Vacancy: Education Innovation Designer, Monash University

Job No.: 588766

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: $87,249 – $95,695 pa HEW Level 07 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

  • Be inspired, every day
  • Enjoy the freedom to discover something new
  • Take your career in exciting, rewarding directions

There’s a certain feeling you get from working at Monash University. It’s the feeling that you’re a part of something special. Something significant. So if you’re looking for the next chapter in your career, it’s here. You’ll be given the opportunity to challenge yourself, build on your skills, and make a significant contribution to a workplace that’s filled with energetic and inspiring people. Talent thrives here – and so do truly satisfying careers.

The Opportunity

Monash Education Innovation (MEI) is responsible for leadership enabling flexible and innovative learning and teaching opportunities across Monash University. Our goal is to develop educational excellence across the University by providing appropriate leadership, inspiration, capability and support. Education Innovation is responsible for implementing strategies in the areas of Learning Transformation and Education Technology, aimed at creating and advancing excellence in learning, teaching and assessment for the Monash community through evidence-based design and transformation of learning experiences and environments.

We are seeking an Education Innovation Designer to act as a subject-matter expert for current and emerging educational technologies within a world-class offering of supported technologies to the Monash community.

In the role, you will co-ordinate education innovation programmes across the University, and provide hands-on consultative technical and pedagogic support, advice and guidance to a wide range of staff and students.

We are looking for a candidate who is solution-oriented, maintains a positive outlook, and holds successful experience in designing, implementing and supporting technology-based innovations in a tertiary education environment.

If you believe you fit this profile, we look forward to receiving your application.

This role is a full-time position; however, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.

At Monash University, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation. Some positions at the University will require the incumbent to hold a valid Working with Children Check.

Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to How to apply for Monash Jobs.

Enquiries

Trev Wood, Manager Educational Technologies, Monash Education Innovation, +61 3 9902 0635 or email Trev.

Position Description

Education Innovation Designer

Closing Date

Tuesday 12 March 2019, 11:55 pm AEDT

Supporting a diverse workforce


Call for Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice (JUTLP) Special Issue Proposals

The Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice (JUTLP) is calling for proposals for 2020 special issues, especially on contemporary themes associated with effective and innovative teaching and learning practice in the higher education environment.

The expectation is that the special issue would be of interest to an international audience. To propose a special issue please download the Special Issue Proposal form from the JUTLP website at http://ro.uow.edu.au/jutlp/latestnews.html and email the completed Special Issue Proposal form to Dr Alisa Percy.

Special Issue Proposals are due by Friday 5 April 2019.

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