Open Learning

Introduction

Open learning is a teaching method that is, among others, founded on the work of Célestin Freinet and Maria Montessori. Open learning is supposed to allow pupils self-determined, independent and interest-guided learning. More recent work on open learning has been conducted by the pedagogues Hans Brügelmann, Falko Peschel, Jörg Ramseger and Wulf Wallrabenstein.

See also

Active learning
Augmented learning
Cooperative learning
Experiential education
Example Choice
Social learning
Learning by teaching (LdL)
Language exchange
Open Learning for Development an Open Training Platform sponsored by UNESCO offering free training resources
Didactic method, the opposite theory of teaching in a scientific way.
Distance education
Minimally Invasive Education, a term used in the deployment of Internet-connected computers in public places
Self-regulated learning

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Tutorials

Title		Description
	The Programme Objectives Management Development	Topics covered in this slideshow include: the purpose of leadership/management programs, concepts of leadership/management, some ways exceptional leaders/managers are identified, selected development strategies, and the content of development programs.
	How to Do It?	Overiview of OpenLearn considering the research aspects and illusrations of the site. This presentation has been used with visitors on a selective basis - not all slides need be used and the live site should be use in place of the screendumps in the presentation. The presentation represents contributions from several people including: Steve Godwin, Andreia Santos, Andy Lane, Jerard Bretts, Simon Buckingham Shum, Laura Dewis, Grainne Conole. This version was first used with the EU SideCAP project.
	10 Rules for Distance Learning	Using the worksheet on your chair, please write two rules you have learned or suspect should apply in distance learning. Please complete this before we begin. Thank you.
	Digested Methodology Computer-Based Instruction	This slideshow covers the ways in which computers are used to create, deliver, monitor, and evaluate instruction, fundamental concepts associated with the use of computer-based instruction and interactive video discs, as well as the costs and benefits of technology-based instruction.
	Digested Communications Distance Instruction	This slide presentation deals with some of the differences and similarities between teleinstruction, teletraining and teleconferencing,describes several types of channels, systems, mediums, media, and applications of electronic communications, shows some typical group and timing arrangements in electronic communications, as well as discusses four important system design issues in electronic instruction.
	More about Communications Introduction To Desktop Video Conferencing	An overview of the concept, uses, and required software/hardware related to video conference via desktop computers.