On the 15th of each month, we are inviting those working in the field of learning development to share their day. Write up what you have done on the 15th of the month (or your nearest working day to this date) (plus reflections) and share it with us via this short submission form. The entries will be shared here on the ALDinHE blog.
In 2010-11 and 2014-15, the ALDinHE website was previously used for a collective online journal by members of the LD community. The collective journal re-launched on the 15 May 2023. You can read the journal entries for each month. The shared experiences and ideas have helped shape CPD resources developed for new and experienced staff, and to identify other areas for future work.
A reminder will go out on the LDHEN list on the 15th of each month. Share your day by completing the short submission form for it to be added to the ALDinHE blog.
Robert Ping-Nan Chang – University of the Arts London
This is about 16th July when I was very occupied during the days with tutorials and internal CPD events. One of the CPD sessions is about ALT’s CMALT recognition. Being interested in learning technology, I have been aware ALT and the qualification. It’s great to learn about a support programme about CMALT application within my institution and learned from two staff members who participated in the pilot programme. I have made a note of this as CMALT will be something I hope to pursue in the next couple of years. The other CPD is about live caption. While I myself find it sometimes distracting, I have encouraged students’ use of it. Caption/subtitle greatly contributes to accessibility and inclusivity, and could benefit not only some neurodiverse and disabled students and students whose first language is not English. Key takeaways from the session include live captions on Google Chrome and subtitle in PowerPoint.