Author - Daiva Malinauskienė, Director of Soros International House.

1. Open Professional Collaboration
for Open Classroom
Report from Adult learning session
Open Learning for Adults
November 9-10, 2017
Kaunas, Lithuania
#OCCKaunas17

2.  4 presentations made
 „Smarter collaboration“ , by Alllaister Creelman
 „University opens up: open learning for adult learners“ by Elena
Trepule
 „Open learning for adults in the European projects“ by Edita
Trečiokiene
 „English and ICT Skills for Life – best practice of NordPlus project
“Seniors Online” by Daiva Malinauskiene
 Moderator Sandra Kucina Softic
Open Professional Collaboration for Open Classroom
November 9-10, 2017
Kaunas, Lithuania
Organisers
#OCCKaunas17

3. Qestions for discussion with adult educators-
participants of the session
 What are experiences and forms of open learning for adults?
 Are digital resources and technologies accessible for adult
learning?
 Should the concept of adult learning be different than dealing with
other target groups?
Open Professional Collaboration for Open Classroom
November 9-10, 2017
Kaunas, Lithuania
Organisers
#OCCKaunas17

4. Results/ ideas from the discussion
Open Professional Collaboration for Open Classroom
November 9-10, 2017
Kaunas, Lithuania
Organisers
#OCCKaunas17

5.  What are experiences and forms of open
learning for adults?
 Adults do not want to do formal/serious learning. They want it
to be entertaining and attractive.
 Important to keep in mind the needs of different target groups
(heterogenious)
 Keeping in mind the socio-cultural aspects
 Validating, accreditating or at least rewarding (badges, micro-
credentials)
Open Professional Collaboration for Open Classroom
November 9-10, 2017
Kaunas, Lithuania
Organisers
#OCCKaunas17

6.  Are digital resources and technologies
accessible for adult learning?
 Yes and no. Those that need learning most do not know where
and how to access the resources.
 Resources should keep in mind the needs of different target
groups (especially – vulnerable).
 Innitial physical contact is still wanted, especially for
vulnerable target groups – refugees, early school leavers, etc.)
 Technological solutions are very important.
Open Professional Collaboration for Open Classroom
November 9-10, 2017
Kaunas, Lithuania
Organisers
#OCCKaunas17

7.  Should the concept of adult learning be
different than dealing with other target
groups?
 Should be different than in formal education
 Very open (no log-ins), especially for vulnerable groups
 Needs clear guidelines on how to use materials
Open Professional Collaboration for Open Classroom
November 9-10, 2017
Kaunas, Lithuania
Organisers
#OCCKaunas17

8. Open learning for open
minded people
Open Professional Collaboration for Open Classroom
November 9-10, 2017
Kaunas, Lithuania
Organisers
#OCCKaunas17