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OpenLearn and Knowledge Maps for Language Learning

OpenLearn and Knowledge Maps for Language Learning
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Author(s): Alexandra Okada (The Open University, UK)
Copyright: 2009
Pages: 20
Source title: Handbook of Research on E-Learning Methodologies for Language Acquisition
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Rita de Cássia Veiga Marriott (University of Birmingham, UK)and Patricia Lupion Torres (Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Brazil)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59904-994-6.ch006

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Abstract

This chapter presents new methodologies designed to facilitate language acquisition in open learning communities via open educational resources and knowledge mapping. It specifically focuses on the OpenLearn project developed by The Open University. This offers a virtual learning environment based on Moodle platform with free educational materials and knowledge media tools such as the instant messaging MSG, the Web videoconferencing application, FlashMeeting, and the knowledge mapping software tool Compendium. In this chapter, these technologies and mapping techniques are introduced in order to promote open language learning. Ways in which teachers and students can make use of these OpenLearn tools and resources are discussed and some benefits fully described.

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