Open and Distance Learning
What is Multipalio?
MULTIPALIO is a professional development programme for teachers and trainers. It consists of a series of modular workbooks covering the main themes and skills involved in planning and implementing open learning. The transnational consortium responsible for development is composed of a broad range of companies, universities and open learning specialists. They have pooled their expertise to develop materials which reflect the different European approaches to open and flexible training of trainers.

Under the aegis of the LEONARDO DA VINCI programme, MULTIPALIO has been developed for trainers and teachers working in companies, universities, and colleges.

The MULTIPALIO modules not only target three core areas of open learning - design, materials and support - but also include the two specialist areas of information and evaluation.

The principal contractor of MULTIPALIO is CAMPO, the Italian association of open and distance learning, whose members are from the corporate, university and training sectors.

The objectives of MULTIPALIO are as follows:
  • To improve collaboration levels between actors in this field;
  • To agree on common standards of qualification, easily understandable and mutually recognised in all countries;
  • To allow a broad choice of paths through the modules, for specialists and non-specialists alike.

During 1999-2000 the MULTIPALIO modules have been tested in Italy, Germany, France, Spain and Finland.
Who is it for? How does it work?
MULTIPALIO is designed for training managers, trainers and teachers working in a wide range of organisations.

Three sectors in particular are targeted:
  • Enterprises, public organisations and networks of SMEs
  • universities and colleges
  • vocational training organisations

The MULTIPALIO modules cover three core areas:

Design of Open Learning Systems, Open Learning Materials and Support Systems and two specialist areas: Information Systems and Evaluation of Open Learning Systems

The modules are available in English, Italian, French, German and Spanish and an EEIG has been established for their distribution all over Europe.
The 8 Multipalio Modules
WHY (W) Why and when to use open learning PRODUCT (P) Developing open learning materials
DESIGN (D) How to design and develop open learning systems TUTOR (T) Supporting open learners
MEDIA (M) Materials and media for open
learning 		SERVICE (S) Planning and managing a support system
FEEDBACK (F) Collecting and using information in an OL scheme EVALUATION (E) Evaluating open learning

 

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