International Conference on Enhancement and Innovation in Higher Education Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow 9-11 June 2015 Open Pathways to Higher Education

OpenLearn

Open Pathways to Higher Education Links to thousands of free OER on OpenLearn A ‘learner-centred, multi-exit’ resource to take more people on a journey from informal to formal study Resources – printed pack – – a guide for facilitators

How learners use the resources Use pack in conjunction with website Learning Log to record progress Start with something small- ‘Explore’ content 5-60 mins ‘Delve’ into an OpenLearn course (up to 8 hours) Progress to signposted pathways which include more informal suggestions as well as signposting to formal learning.

Transition from informal to formal learning The Open University in Scotland

Badged Open Courses on OpenLearn

Working in partnership across sectors Trusted and familiar organisations including – trade unions and employers – university and college outreach – third sector organisations – carers organisations Diverse settings, common goal to increase learning opportunities for all Importance of tracking and evaluation

Open Learning Champions model Using Open Pathways to enhance the support and services they offer. Includes:- Signposting Navigation Facilitating groups Peer Support

Contact: Lindsay Hewitt Open Pathways to Higher Education To request a pack or to join the network of Open Learning Champions in Scotland contact