The document discusses next-generation digital learning and the Up2U learning platform. It notes that existing learning management systems (LMS) are monolithic and tightly integrated, while next-generation learning occurs across diverse contexts loosely coupled to formal LMS. Up2U uses a containerized approach deployed via Travis CI and Docker from GitHub, allowing new tools to be added and configured with minimal development. Up2U models include project-based learning, flipped classroom structure, and collaborative learning. The presentation provides an overview of next-generation learning approaches and how Up2U implements these approaches through its containerized and flexible platform.

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Allan Third
The Up2U Next-Generation Learning Platform
Learning Management System
Trondheim, Norway
June 2018

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Next-Generation Digital Learning
• Monolithic existing Learning Management Systems:
• Tightly integrated
• Less flexible
• Components mainly only accessible via LMS
• Next-generation learning is everywhere:
• Learning tools & infrastructure in diverse contexts
• Learning available where the learner is
• Loosely-coupled to formal LMS
• (in our case, Moodle)
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Place in Up2U
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Containerized Education
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• Deployed via Travis CI & Docker from Github
• Tools integrated via script
• New tools added & configured with minimal development
• Entire infrastructure redeployed and reconfigured rapidly
• Text configuration – very little admin intervention

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Pedagogical Models
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• Up2U models of pedagogy
• Project-based learning
• Flipped classroom structure
• Collaborative learning & co-creation of materials
• Sharing and remixing
• Learning pathways in Moodle

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Pedagogical Models
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• Up2U models of pedagogy
• Project-based learning
• Flipped classroom structure
• Collaborative learning & co-creation of materials
• Sharing and remixing
• Learning pathways in Moodle

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• https://learn.up2university.eu
• https://learn.test.up2university.eu
LMS
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Thank you
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© GÉANT Association on behalf of the GN4-2 project. The research leading to these results has received funding from the European Union’s
Horizon 2020research and innovation programmeunder Grant Agreement No. 731122 (GN4-2).
allan.third@open.ac.uk