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Alternative pathways into higher education
Education & Development

Alternative pathways into higher education

...independently and preparing for formal study. Through their personal stories, we explore how open educational resources and flexible learning opportunities helped them build confidence, develop study skills, and take their first steps into university life. Whether you’re a home-educating parent, a student thinking about university, or simply curious about alternative...
What is OpenLearn Ireland?
OpenLearn Ireland

What is OpenLearn Ireland?

...curriculum that is appropriate for the differing requirements of each of the countries. These open educational resources have been collected and developed from across The Open University's catalogue, chosen because of their particular relevance to Ireland and Northern Ireland. The OpenLearn Ireland collection provides you with the opportunity to access free learning...
How can you take your teaching online?
Education & Development

How can you take your teaching online?

...a range of subjects. We also have some comprehensive courses to show you how to make your own open educational resources. Check out the courses below: How to make an open online course Gain the skills and knowledge to design, structure and produce your own open online course. Head over to our sister site OpenLearn Create to get started with 'How to make an ......
Badges come to OpenLearn
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Badges come to OpenLearn

...him] The Open University is building on years of knowledge, experience and research into Open Educational Resources (OER) with badged open courses (BOCs). These have been developed in response to the needs of informal learners who are seeking access to study skills and to have their learning recognised. Badged open courses FAQ Why study free ......
What is OpenLearn Scotland?
Society, Politics & Law

What is OpenLearn Scotland?

...for the differing requirements of each of the countries within the United Kingdom. These open educational resources have been collected and developed from across The Open University's catalogue, chosen because of their particular relevance to Scotland. They cover a wide range of subjects dealing with themes such as culture, society and professional development where...
Explore the Realm of Pedagogy with Pedagodzilla!
Education & Development

Explore the Realm of Pedagogy with Pedagodzilla!

...open educational resource. ...[The Pedagodzilla book cover]Have you ever wondered what the connection between a Muppets’ Christmas Carol and transformative learning might be? Have you pondered how behaviourism might help players catch ‘em all in Pokemon Go? Was the Council of Elrond in The Lord of the Rings really a good example of social constructivism? Well, wonder...
Free online courses for refugees
Society, Politics & Law

Free online courses for refugees

...communities. Learning Equality supports the creation, adaptation and distribution of open educational resources - browse resources on the Kolibri platform. UCAS Student Finance guidance for refugees and asylum seekers. If you're a refugee or asylum seeker applying to higher education, there may be support available to help you with finance and your studies. Distance...
A future for languages in schools?
Languages

A future for languages in schools?

...dyslexia and language learning, listening skills, and teaching translation. A library of free open educational resources (OER) is available through the OpenLearnWorks project website offering language teachers the possibility to communicate with each other, across different schools, using a dedicated forum to discuss and exchange their ideas around a series of online...