University of the Future

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What does the future of learning look like? For over 40 years The Open University has pushed the boundaries of teaching and learning to deliver a dynamic learning experience to people all over the world. 'University of The Future' shows how the OU has harnessed new and emerging technologies to enable students to study from their computers, mobile phones, mp3 players and tablet devices -- without necessarily having to open a book.

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Articles by Professor Hazel Rymer on OpenLearn http://www.open.ac.uk/openlearn/profiles/dr-hazel-rymer

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Category:

Education

Tags:

• Peter Lloyd
• Professor Martin Weller
• Lesley-Anne Long
• Claire Hedges
• Professor Hazel Rymer
• ipod
• ipad
• iphone
• itunes u
• global platform
• elearning
• mobile phones in education
• university of the future
• digital university
• technology in education
• social media
• distance learning
• open university

[mlok1987]

For Arabic students i translate this video in my Chanel

[happinesson]

digital teaching. digital learning for a digital future. this is really really cool way to study!

[lovelplants]

wow.. that's nice.. i hope i can enroll too.. just need good internet connection huh?>

[jhamien920]

Open University is the university of the future.

[evster320]

Been thinking of enroling on a course for a long time now. I'm not getting any younger. I have no other qualifications and i realise it will take a long time, but in the end I'm sure it'll be worth it.

[filipeva]

So proud to be part of it!I've been studying since 2002...and i got my degree last year...the most amazing experience in my life!!!Thank you for everything Open University :)))

Now can't wait for my graduation ceremony at the Barbican Centre...30 days to gooo!!! :))))))

[Statue0f]

The OU is great. I'm on my first course currently and although I have struggled with the motivation to study, I am now enjoying my course much more.

On a side note, the guy at 2:11 looks like James Franco!

[NemiDragon]

...... education is not as accessible, The Open University is a more than excellent thing. Why should someone give up on their dreams just because they can't access a building where their dream course takes place? It is brilliant that The Open University exists for those who want to learn. Everyone should have a right to education.

[NemiDragon]

I agree that The Open University is a fabulous thing. I do think for myself that it has been better for me to go to my course and see people face to face as I am doing a counselling course and the practice I have had with my peers has been invaluable. I wonder how a counselling course would work over the internet (I'm not being funny as I would really like to know and would welcome a reply from anyone that does know). However for people who have families or who live somewhere were..............