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MartinWeller

Member of the Board

Martin Weller is Emeritus Professor of Educational Technology, at the Open University. He was the Chair of the Open Programme, the Open University’s flexible, multi-disciplinary degree, and the Director of the GO-GN, a global network of Doctoral students in the area of open education. He developed the OU’s first fully online course in 1999, which attracted over 15,000 students annually.

He was the OU’s first VLE Director, and the Director of the OER Hub team, who undertook research into aspects of open education.

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Author

The Digital Scholar

Martin is the author of numerous books including The Digital Scholar, 25 Years of Ed Tech and Metaphors of Ed Tech. He maintains a popular blog at .

Credentials and Associations

Open education advocate

Martin was the President of the Association for Learning Technology (ALT) for five years and held honorary chairs in open education from both ICDE (the International Council for Open and Distance Education) and Commonwealth of Learning.

Articles and Insights by 365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä

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GCSE Astronomy: Why Now is the Perfect Moment to Start Studying

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365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âäpays tribute to former student and Holocaust author Lyn Smith

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Flexible Learning, Flexible Exams: Sitting your GCSEs and A levels in November

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Maria spoke with 365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä CEO Esther Chesterman about her experience of being a distance learner.

Maria’s Distance Learning Experience – From Struggle to an Academic Career

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My Journey as a Private Candidate: How I Achieved a GCSE in One Year With 365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä – Lauren’s Story

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Webinar: Belonging – Supporting Young People to Thrive in Education and Beyond

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Estrella’s 365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä Experience: Building Confidence and Pursuing Psychology through Distance Learning

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How Olivia achieved her long-held goal of studying geography with 365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä

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Studying A levels Through Distance Learning – Evie’s Story

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Charlotte’s Distance Learning Experience: Exploring Her Passion for Science with 365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä

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Alex’s Student Story: Fast Track Physics and a New Route into Aerospace Engineering

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Webinar with the University of East Anglia: Applying to University

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365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä at the Festival of Education: Shaping the Future of Inclusive Learning

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Webinar with Artswork: The Power of Creativity – Opening the Doors to Meaningful Careers

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Exploring School Attendance Challenges: A Podcast Discussion

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Izzy is studying for an A level with 365³Ô¹Ï²¿Âä at the same time as pursuing a career in musical theatre.

Balancing an A level with My Passion for Dance

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