From LMS to PLE: The OpenLearn Test-bed

From LMS to PLE: The OpenLearn Test-bed
Dr Alexander Mikroyannidis
The Open University, UK

The OpenLearn project
OpenLearn (http://openlearn.open.ac.uk) is a Moodle-based LMS, consisting of two distinct learning areas: LearningSpaceand LabSpace.
LearningSpace includes Open Educational Resources (OER) organised in standalone learning units, plus social software and discussion forums to enable collaboration and group work.
LabSpace has an experimental and developmental nature; users can submit their own content, as well as remix and reuse the resources available.

OpenLearn courses & tools

Learner-centric approach
OpenLearn has been built around units of study and not the personal profiles of learners; a learner-centric approach is missing
Learners do not get any guidance about how to learn on their own, neither from technology, nor from peers
Learners need support to plan and control their learning journey
ROLE goal: Provide recommendations to learners about resources and other learners (‘study-buddies’)

Tools and personalisation
Tools currently available in OpenLearn:
Videoconferencing (FlashMeeting)
Sensemaking (Compendium, Cohere)
Blogs
Forums
Learning clubs
Generally disconnected from learning units
ROLE goals:
Allow learners to gain control over the manipulation and production of content through tools
Enable learners to bring in their own tools and personalise their learning environment

Social interactions
The learning content currently provided by OpenLearn is comprised of standalone units, which are generally not being studied in a social context
Lack of support for social interactions
ROLE goals:
Provide support to learners for community building and collaborative activities
A shared learning experience instead of a lone study

ROLE widgets in OpenLearn
Learners aggregate and work collaborativelyon learning resources provided by the Open University (e.g. OpenLearn, iTunesU) and external sources (e.g. Wikipedia, SlideShare, YouTube)
© www.role-project.eu

From LMS to PLE
The OpenLearn transition from the LMS towards the PLE paradigm aims in:
A richer and more personalized learning experience
Support for self-regulated learning
Social networking and community-building
Openness and adaptivity of the learning environment
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ROLE alliance program
What is the Alliance Program?
A partner network of strategic users, vendors and other stakeholder
Why should I become a member?
As a member you have a lot of benefits e.g., access to our showcase platform, free visit of specific workshops, test of prototypes or attendance at Alliance Partner meetings
How can I become part of the Alliance Program?
Please register under http://www.roleproject.eu/AllianceProgram

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