Institute of Educational Technology

📆Call for papers for a special issue in @jimejournal.bsky.social

AI, Curriculum Futures and Human-Centred Student Support

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Sixty years ago, Jennie Lee's vision created The Open University 🎓 Welcoming all backgrounds, millions have started life-changing journeys. #OUfamily #TheOpenUniversity #OU60 💙

Registration is now open for our popular microcredential: Online Teaching: Accessibility and Inclusive Learning (HZVM884)🌐

📚 15 credits | Postgraduate Level | 12 weeks (12.5 hrs/week)
💻 100% Online | Cost: £725 👉 www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate...

#OnlineTeaching #InclusiveLearning

The Open University OpenARC, The Open University Arts & Humanities Research Centre, is the hub for research in the School of Arts and Humanities at The Open University. It hosts a broad range of research groups, and faci...

👥Our 17 dynamic interdisciplinary research groups showcase the breadth of Arts & Humanities research — from established strengths to emerging areas shaping future inquiry.
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SCONUL Access allows #OUstudents to use nearby university libraries, giving access to dependable internet, desks, and study facilities. 📚💻

It’s a practical option if home isn’t always ideal - and another way to stay connected to your OU studies.

Learn more 👇 https://ow.ly/pUA850Y3BBl

Exciting news📢

We’re delighted to announce 5 fully funded #Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for 50+ eligible Commonwealth countries to study our @oumaot.bsky.social entirely online.

📅 Applications close: 16:00 (GMT), Tuesday 31 March 2026

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We’re #hiring an E-Content Manager/Librarian to shape, licence and manage our online library collections, making sure they meet the needs of students, teaching and research.

For more information and to apply 👉 https://ow.ly/RM8h50Yem7M

Closing Date: 4 March 2026

#LibraryJobs

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I just made a short promotional post for our 2 upcoming micro-credentials on accessible online learning and inclusive (social, race, gender) online learning, which both start again in March. It's the perfect time to study given we have such a global cohort already!

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Don't miss tomorrow's #CALRG talk by @allisonl.bsky.social
UCL's Pro-Vice Provost for the Data Empowered Societies Grand Challenge. She'll be exploring whether future learning for work be data driven or human driven?

Thursday 5th Feb, 11.00 am, online
Email calrg@open.ac.uk for the link

Registration is now open for our popular microcredential: Online Teaching: Accessibility and Inclusive Learning (HZVM884)🌐

📚 15 credits | Postgraduate Level | 12 weeks (12.5 hrs/week)
💻 100% Online | Cost: £725 👉 www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate...

#OnlineTeaching #InclusiveLearning

This week we hosted an event launching the ESRC-funded Research Capability Hub 🔬

The event introduced the vision for the Hub, outlining the work underway, and invited social science researchers to help shape the next phase of development.

Learn more 👉 https://ow.ly/tOzB50Y5ZEB

Registration deadline extended to 29th Jan! So you still have time to join H880 #Technology-enhanced learning: foundations & futures and be part of our 2026 multi-national cohort! www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate...

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Fostering deliberation and action in context: ana analysis of implementation research among healthcare professionals in LMICs from a post digital perspective.

Our latest article in British Journal of Educational Technology led by Koula Charitonos. oro.open.ac.uk/106411/

Thank you 🙂

#Education has a vital role in addressing the #climatecrisis. This new #CPD course from The Open University's @ietatou.bsky.social supports educators in effective #teaching for climate action. Please share. @ketanjoshi.co @davidsacerdote.bsky.social @timmers.bsky.social @merylbatchelder.bsky.social

📢📢Registration deadline extended to 29th January📢📢
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Blended learning innovations for teachers and trainers www.open.ac.uk/courses/shor...
#Digitaleducation #CPD #BlendedLearning #professionaldevelopment

Generative AI in education www.open.ac.uk/courses/shor...

#digitaleducation #genAIinEducation #AIED #CPD #ProfessionalDevelopment @duygubektik.bsky.social @eduinf.bsky.social @chrisedwards.bsky.social

Teaching climate action: empower students to tackle the climate crisis www.open.ac.uk/courses/shor...

#digitaleducation #CPD #ProfessionalDevelopment #Climatecrisis #climateeducation

Teaching with eXtended reality (XR)
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Exciting news! We’ve just launched a brand-new suite of short #CPD courses. Explore key topics shaping the future of education. See next posts👇

📚 20 hours | 🌐 Fully online | 🎓 Includes a digital badge upon completion

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As educators, we're always looking for ways to design learning that’s engaging, inclusive, and future‑focused.
If that resonates, join our module Technology Enhanced Learning: Foundations and Futures, starting Feb 2026.
Learn more: www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate...
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Postgraduate study opportunity (fully online): "Technology Enhanced Learning: Foundations & Futures" starting Feb '26. 60 credit stand-alone module or first step towards the MA in Online Teaching.

Registerations are still open at:
www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate...

A new national hub for research capability is launching & you’re invited! An ESRC-funded initiative bringing together training, resources & communities of practice across the UK social sciences. Join us on 27 Jan (in-person or online) to explore what’s coming. Registration closes 14 Jan!
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An image of a person using a laptop with a coffee mug next to them. Technology-enhanced learning: foundations and futures Develop your skills, knowledge and practice in relation to digital learning, teaching and training in this hands-on postgraduate module for everyone with a professional interest in digital or technology-enhanced learning. You'll gain experience of a range of learning technologies and explore the processes of designing, implementing and critiquing e-learning, using a range of social media and tools to work both collaboratively and through individual study. You'll examine the use of technologies in different contexts and develop your skills in using evidence to recommend specific tools. Successful completion of this 60-credit module qualifies for a Postgraduate Certificate in Online Teaching (K43). 60 postgraduate credits, 33 weeks, 100% online, £3045 More details at: https://www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate/modules/h880/

10 days to register for Technology-Enhanced Learning: Foundations and Futures! For educators wanting to develop their understanding of topics like Open Learning, Citizen Science, Inclusive Practice and of course incoming tech and future-proofing educational practice www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate...

Registration is open for 10 more days! www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate...

📆Start date: Feb 26 start
💻60 PG credits, entirely online.
🎓Stand alone (PG Cert) or as part of Masters in Online Teaching.
👩‍🏫Ideal for new & experienced educators from all sectors & countries.
#digitaleducation #onlineteaching

Check out these four new courses that are important for everyone working in education.

We're launching a brand-new suite of #CPD courses soon! (7 Jan 2026)

📢#GenerativeAI in Education
📢Teaching with #eXtendedReality
📢Teaching #Climate Action:Empower Students to Tackle the Climate Crisis
📢#BlendedLearning Innovations for Teachers &Trainers

more info👉 www.open.ac.uk/blogs/MAOT/i...

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Wishing you all a very warm and restful festive break🎄

Although it is easy to criticise global rankings like ScholarGPS, good to see that @openuniversity.bsky.social is #6 in Education in 🌍, #1 in Distance Education, #1 in Educational Technology, and #4 in learning analytics..
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