ASCILITE NEWS Inaugural ASCILITE Spring into Excellence Research School Save this date! The Inaugural ASCILITE Spring into Excellence Research School is schedule for 26 – 28 September at the Science Teaching Facility, University of Wollongong. This event, which is proudly hosted by the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong will be facilitated… Continue reading
ASCILITE NEWS Inaugural ASCILITE Spring into Excellence Research School Save this date! The Inaugural ASCILITE Spring into Excellence Research School is schedule for 26 – 28 September at the Science Teaching Facility, University of Wollongong. This event, which is proudly hosted by the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong will be facilitated… Continue reading
ASCILITE NEWS New ASCILITE blog post: Are we there yet: Making Curriculum Visible for Students You are invited to read and comment on the latest post at ASCILITE's TELall blog. The topic of this week's blog comes from Assoc. Prof. Lisa (Curtin University) who looks at the issue of whether or not we are doing… Continue reading
ASCILITE NEWS Call for Participation: ASCILITE 2017 International Conference ASCILITE warmly invites everyone with an interest in educational technologies in tertiary education to join us at the 34th International Conference on Innovation, Practice and Research in the Use of Educational Technologies in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE) Conference. hosted by the University of Southern Queensland in Toowoomba,… Continue reading
ASCILITE NEWS New ASCILITE Blog Post on "Keeping Analytics Do-able" You are invited to read and comment on the fourth and latest post at ASCILITE's new TELall blog. The topic of this week's blog comes from Mark Nichols, The Open University (UK). As Mark puts it, "When it comes to successful interventions and solutions in… Continue reading
ASCILITE NEWS New TEL-edvisors SIG Launched The new ASCILITE TEL-edvisors SIG is now open for members to join. This SIG is ASCILITE's fifth; following on from the establishment of a Learning Analytics SIG, Learning Design SIG, Mobile SIG and an eAssessment SIG. Information on each of these SIGs is available on the ASCILITE website under… Continue reading
ASCILITE NEWS New ASCILITE Blog Post on "The Application of Alternative Digital Platforms & Digital Tools" You are invited to read and comment on the third and latest post at ASCILITE's TELall blog. The topic of this week's blog comes from University of Southern Queensland (USQ), Open Access College (OAC) lecturers Naomi Ryan and Susan… Continue reading
ASCILITE NEWS 2017 ASCILITE Community Mentoring Program: Information Session Webinar Abstract The ASCILITE Community Mentoring Program (CMP) has been in operation since 2003 with over 100 members having taken part to date. The program now provides mentoring opportunities across a number of fields including technical, academic development, learning development, faculty academics and early career researchers,… Continue reading
ASCILITE NEWS AJET Volume 32, Special Issue No. 6 (2016) now published The Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Volume 32 Special issue 6 (2016) on Brain, Mind & Educational Technology has now been published. Abstract The emergence and growth of research in cognitive neuroscience over recent decades has led to important discoveries about how the brain… Continue reading
ASCILITE NEWS 2016 ASCILITE Conference Retrospective By all accounts, ASCILITE 2016, held in Adelaide and hosted by UniSA just over a week ago, was one of the most successful ASCILITE conferences on record. And as someone with a fascination for statistics, Sandy Barker, the 2016 conference convenor has provided a statistical summary of the conference:… Continue reading
ASCILITE NEWS Two Weeks to the ASCILITE Conference! In addition to the distinguished keynotes and invited speakers ASCILITE 2016 will be presenting 34 full papers, 51 concise papers, 6 Symposiums, 22 Posters and 4 special presentations in just two weeks from now. Are you joining us? Socially this year's conference will be offering a… Continue reading
ASCILITE NEWS ASCILITE Blog Contest The ASCILITE Executive plans to launch an ASCILITE blog in the very near future and would like to find a suitable name for the blog. As a result, ASCILITE is running a contest to find the best name for the new blog. The winner will receive a $50 gift voucher… Continue reading
ASCILITE NEWS ASCILITE 2016 Conference Program Announced The ASCILITE2016 conference program has taken shape and we have some very exciting presentations lined up. Ryan Baker (Associate Professor of Cognitive Studies at Teachers College Columbia University) will be Keynote on Monday morning. His research on engagement and robust learning with online and blended learning environments will… Continue reading
ASCILITE NEWS 2016 ASCILITE Conference Only seven weeks to go and ASCILITE 2016 will be upon us. The UniSA conference committee are eagerly awaiting your arrival. The program has taken shape and we have some very exciting presentations. Ryan Baker (Associate Professor of Cognitive Studies at Teachers College Columbia University) will be Keynote on Monday… Continue reading
ASCILITE NEWS 2016 Awards for Excellence in Learning Analytics – extended deadline The ASCILITE Learning Analytics SIG has extended the deadline for applications for the 2016 Awards for Excellence in Learning Analytics. The closing date for submissions is now Tuesday 4 October 2016. The LA-SIG Awards program recognises excellence in the practical application of LA… Continue reading
ASCILITE NEWS AJET Call for Papers: 2017 Special Issues The Australasian Journal for Educational Technology (AJET) is pleased to announce a call for papers for two Special Issues in 2017. Details on each of the issues are below. Focus of the Special Issue "Future Directions in TPCK/TPACK Research and Development" Building upon Shulman’s (1986; 1987)… Continue reading
ASCILITE NEWS Transforming Assessment (e-Assessment SIG) News: Next Session Topic: Transforming students through ePortfolio assessment Date & Time: 7 September, 7am UTC. You will find your local time here. Abstract: This session will demonstrate how ePortfolios can provide students with a holistic, scaffolded, cohesive and integrated learning experience. This represents a stronger preparation for their… Continue reading
ASCILITE NEWS ASCILITE Signs New International Cooperation Agreement with EDEN On 17 June 2016 ASCILITE and EDEN (European Distance & e-Learning Network) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the objective of engaging in international activities and initiatives of mutual benefit such as promoting each other’s undertakings and supporting each other in facilitating the enhancement of… Continue reading
ASCILITE NEWS AJET Appoints New Lead and Associate Editors The Australasian Journal of Educational Technology (AJET) is a highly ranked international open access journal. It is steered by three Lead Editors and a team of Associate Editors. The journal is also guided by a Management Committee and Editorial Board and supported by two copy editors.… Continue reading
ASCILITE NEWS ASCILITE 33rd International Conference on Innovation, Practice and Research in the Use of Educational Technologies in Tertiary Education Conference Registration Online registrations for credit card payments for the ASCILITE conference open 1 July 2016 and payment by EFT or invoice is available now (do not select credit card as payment type until after… Continue reading
