The Learning Technologist of the Year Awards are a great
experience for the participants, winners and judges. It is worth entering
yourself, your team or a colleague who deserves recognition for work and
achievements in the field of learning technology.
ALT receives a high number of entries for the individual
and team awards all of whom are carrying out exciting and often innovative
practices. Therefore you need to 'show off' about what you do - this is often
easier if someone else has nominated you - but in the interview make the most
of your achievements. Entrants come from all sectors - universities,
colleges, schools, charities - so which
ever sector you work in, you can be considered.
The judging panel ask a series of questions about what
you do - really what we would like to say is 'Tell us about the fantastic
things you do?' All of those short listed are of a high standard and could 'do
the job' of Learning Technologist of the Year. The time available for each
interview is quite short at 25 minutes, including a presentation so plan to
show evidence and impact - show how how your practice affects learners, peers,
your institution, the community etc.
The panel are always very friendly and encouraging. You
can attend in person or online eg Skype. Once the decisions have been made then
the successful candidates are notified but it remains confidential until
September. The awards are presented at the ALT conference which is a great
occasion.
