Introduction to Open Educational Resources - A Global Approach towards Inclusive Collaboration
The course is intended to enhance your understanding of the power and potential of Open Educational Resources. It is suitable for a wide range of people, including educators and learners from multiple sectors, settings and countries.
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10 hrs
English Medium Education and Gender Equality (EMEGen) Open Educational Resources
OER to support teachers in their practice regarding the impact of English as Medium of Education on gender equality
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15 hrs
Introduction to Privacy Engineering
This course introduces software professionals to privacy considerations in the development lifecycle, exploring both technical details and cultural, ethical, and legal aspects.
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24+ hrs
PACE EXTRA Guest Speaker Series (Graduate School)
A series of interactive expert talks on academic and professional communication that complement the Open University’s Graduate School PACE programme.
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16 hrs
Practising with care in mind: Learning from professionals and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children
This course explores the use of reflexive practice in relation to care with Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) and separated/lone migrant young people.
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10 hrs
SFIA Fundamentals - 10 min Quiz
This quiz develops understanding and awareness of the key elements and principles of SFIA - an industry-led skills and competence framework. This quiz was developed in a collaboration between the SFIA Foundation and the Open University, and is published by the SFIA Foundation.
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1 hr
NEWS: OpenLearn Create upgrade November 2022
NEWS: OpenLearn Create upgrade November 2022
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"I'm Not the Stereotype" Stories: Using Art to Achieve Deep Diversity
The article introduces ways that art can evidently achieve more than conventional ways of setting agendas and policies for inclusion on its own. It presents various examples that were found successfully communicative to embrace our differences. Finally, through the art of storytelling, a series of one-minute real-life stories are told to break down a range of biases that tend to be negative.
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Introduction to Cloud Computing
This material will provide the students basic understanding about cloud, cloud architecture, cloud services, cloud deployment models, cloud characteristics, cloud advantages & disadvantages and how one can migrate over the cloud.
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5 hrs
CSR for the workplace and beyond !
This course provides individuals or organisations that choose to undertake it a first glance at some of the main topics in Corporate Social Responsibility such as Economy, Environment, Philanthropy and Ethics.
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1 hr
Visitor Management Plan for Al-Manial Palace in Cairo
This article discusses Visitor Management Plan for The Manial Palace. It begins with introducing the site composition and then introducing the significance of the site including the cultural and natural values and attributes. The vision and mission were also presented as well as the suggestions to involve the stakeholders. In addition, important information and illustrations regarding the types of visitors and the sensitive/fragile areas of the site were included. The development suggestions were made in different aspects such as the tools and strategies that best fit the site context, visit route that best suits the strategies, interpretation program/ activities, visitor risk management program and carrying capacity issues. In the end, a conclusion was presented to summarize the main ideas.
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The Berlin Wall in Germany as a Ruin
This article discusses different aspects of The Berlin Wall in Germany as a ruin. It starts by introducing the site composition and then introduces the history of the wall including the construction and fall of the wall. The causes of the state of ruin are presented and then the history of memorial and preservation including the intervention of reconstruction (where it occurred), changes in form, material and function, and changes made by the reconstruction of the site. It also examines where reconstruction has not occurred, the measures taken to protect the ruin and development of the site. In addition, discussions and arguments analysis have been made discussing what the historians said about the memorial and the results of the arguments. In the end, the opinion on the development of the site is presented as a suggestion for further enhancement of the site.
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Search and rescue of refugees at sea
This course aims to introduce you to international laws that govern maritime search and rescue and examine issues of wellbeing which might arise from working with traumatised people.
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4 hrs
Biomimicry for a Sustainable World: Part 1
This course helps to promote biomimicry in all practices on the planet. Explore its significance, and examples of its implementation in different disciplines, in addition to how can you help the planet be more sustainable in your own sector.
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5 hrs
Bounce back: How positive psychology can give a post-pandemic boost to your family’s wellbeing
This free introductory course is for anyone who is interested in learning more about practical ways to improve wellbeing, particularly whilst recovering from the effects of the pandemic. It is particularly useful for parents and carers interested in learning new ways to support their own and their children’s mental health and happiness.
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5 hrs
Are you ready for S831?
Are you ready for S831? is a web-based set of diagnostic self-assessment questions for prospective students of this Masters level Environmental science module.
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2 hrs
Comprehensive Video Guide to Final Cut Pro From Scratch
Whether you're just starting out, or you've been editing videos for years, our bite-sized tutorials will guide you through the fundamentals of Final Cut Pro. Brought to you by Pixel Film Studios.
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10 hrs
Basic Principles in Climatic Design
This course is designed to give you an overview of the basic principles for climate and comfort in buildings.
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2 hrs
Alimentation à faible impact climatique 1/2
Ce cours transmet les compétences de base pour engager une réduction de l’impact climatique de son alimentation de façon pérenne et personnalisée.
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16 hrs
Prospective Academic Mentor Training
The Academic Mentor training will provide an overview of the program, including discussing roles, tools, and skills of a mentor.
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3 hrs
Migration and the inclusive growth of Africa’s economies
This free course looks at the nature of rising migration to ask how migrant entrepreneurship contributes to the growth and development of Africa’s economies.
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12 hrs
Learn about intersex
This course introduces learners to intersex and explains what intersex means. It looks at a couple of intersex figures from history before explaining the current medical model of intersex care and how it came about. The course then goes on to look at how early decisions made in medical settings can affect intersex people throughout the rest of their lives. The course ends with suggestions on how changes might be made to achieve better outcomes for intersex people.
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1 hr
Discover Digital Guide: your health and wellbeing
A course to help people use and navigate digital health, care and wellbeing tools and services.
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5 hrs
Mooc2Move : le français pour l'université / French for university
Il n’est pas toujours facile de s’intégrer dans le système universitaire d’un autre pays, faire les démarches administratives, savoir comment s’adresser aux enseignant.e.s et au personnel administratif, comprendre les cours et les outils utilisés… tout ça en français ! Le Mooc2Move vous guidera et vous accompagnera dans votre vie étudiante en France.
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24 hrs
Decentralising Education Using Blockchain Technology
This free course explores the different aspects of education and lifelong learning that are affected by decentralisation and Blockchain technology.
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2 hrs
Sustainable Supply Chains
This course explores the topic of sustainability and supply chains.
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1 hr
PEAS School Leadership Development Training
To equip participants with the skills to be confident and effective School Leaders.
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5 hrs
Introduction to Programming in C
This e-Content helps learners to learn the basics of programming become comfortable with introductory programming.
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5 hrs
Girls' Access to Education (GATE) Sierra Leone
GATE (GEC) seeks to support marginalized girls and children with disabilities to reach their learning potential and transition from primary to secondary education and beyond.The Open University, together with its partners, is helping young women who have dropped out of school pass their secondary exam and become primary school teachers and role models for school girls.
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24 hrs
Racconta e conta, le avventure di Cifrino
Indicazioni strategiche per rendere piacevole ed incisiva la scoperta della matematica in classe prima (scuola primaria).
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10 hrs
Welsh Levels of Care E-Learning Program
This e-learning program has been created to help NHS Wales staff learn about the Welsh Levels of Care guidance and how to apply the guidance in practice to assess patient acuity.
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3 hrs
Business Science Vs Data Science: What is the difference?
What data does a business need and what specialization should one choose today in order to become a sought-after specialist in a company of any direction? A common answer is Data Science. But it is not so.
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Voice and Communication Change
This course is designed to provide an overview of both fundamental and specific aspects of voice and communication change for trans and non-binary people. We will start with an overview of fundamental aspects of safe voice and communication exploration, including breath support, vocal hygiene and vocal anatomy. We will then delve deeper into the specific aspects that make up our authentic voice and communication, including:pitchresonanceintonationvolumearticulationnon-verbal communicationlanguage use and style
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3 hrs
UNICEF Global Resource Packages for remote learning
In response to the challenge to education systems presented by the global COVID-19 pandemic, UNICEF has created a set of seven Resource Packs about remote learning. The packs are designed to support government officials, staff in UNICEF and other UN agencies, as well as national and international implementing agencies tasked with designing and implementing effective remote learning opportunities for children in development and humanitarian contexts.
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24+ hrs
Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture and Precision Aquaculture
In this course, you will learn about Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) and Precision Aquaculture. It describes the concept of IMTA, its benefits, and challenges, as well as the practises and technological tools to successfully manage and monitor an IMTA farm. This knowledge is widened with key aspects of the sustainability, and socio-economic impact of IMTA. This course is based on the work of the H2020 IMPAQT project, and throughout this course, the project team shares their knowledge, results, and outputs achieved.
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8 hrs
Grassroots Visual Storytelling
This course is about empowering people to create their own radically hopeful, uplifting stories of community food growing during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond.
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20 hrs
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1 hr
Take your training online
Principles and tips for moving training online, what is distinctive to delivering training online and how to improve the quality of online training.
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8 hrs
An Introduction to the NVDA Screen Reader
A course for tutors wanting to present a set of workshops introducing NVDA to their learners.
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3 hrs
Middle to High School Preparation
This program is designed for students who are approaching high school and would like to feel more prepared. It consists of learning about the different types of high school classes (on-level, AP, IB, dual-credit), study habits, understanding GPA + rank, and more!
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5 hrs
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Ways UK Universities Can Recruit More BAME Staff Into Academic and Non-academic Roles
Practical steps for the Higher Education sector in recruiting more BAME candidates into academic and non-academic roles.
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Multilingualism, Mental Health and Psychological Therapy
Welcome to this introductory training resource about multilingualism and mental health. The resource is for trainee and qualified counsellors, psychotherapists, supervisors, psychological wellbeing practitioners, clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, mental health nurses, social workers, family therapists, interpreters and anyone else interested in multilingualism and mental health. The resource consists of an introduction and ten sections. The first eight sections are about a trainee therapist, Frankie, who is feeling de-skilled and lost when dealing with his current clients. The sections contain filmed extracts of dramatised sequences from therapy cases, introduced and/or followed by exercises and questions. Section 9 contains two filmed extracts of a different scenario. Section 10 contains a summary, evaluation and review. The resource can be used on its own, or as an introduction to the issues of identity, emotional expression and trauma for multilingual clients and practitioners.
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10 hrs
Volunteer Pathways
At the end of the pathway participants will have gained an enhanced understanding of how the Student Association supports students in their journey at the Open University. Participants should be able to ascertain whether the representation role is suitable for them. Participants should be able to make a successful application for CCR (Central Committee Representatives) roles.Acquire a range of skills that could easily be transferable in different facets of life or careers.
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5 hrs
Authentic learning in the digital age
In creating social justice for learners around the world, authentic learning unlocks doors, unlocks innovation and unlocks communities. In discovering authentic learning, you will find its value, its accessibility and its wider purpose; to open up education. In rediscovering the joy of learning, what could this mean for you as a learner?This free course 'Authentic learning in the digital age' will have a lasting impact on the way you think about learning.
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4 hrs
PhD from proposal to viva
This Guide is designed for those thinking about pursuing doctoral study in Law, Social Sciences and Humanities in UK Higher Education institutions.
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1 hr
Mobile Blogging - A Course for Educators
This course comprises of three elements: 1. Aspects of Digital Pedagogy 2. Blogging for Education 3. Affordances of Mobile Devices. This course was originally designed for lecturers working the the Scottish Further Education sector, but it is equally useful for educators working in primary, secondary and tertiary education.
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10 hrs
L'autisme: un cours aux perspectives multiples
Ce cours gratuit présente le spectre de l'autisme, la façon dont il est vécu par différentes personnes et familles, et pourquoi il constitue une préoccupation mondiale. Il convient à tous ceux qui ont besoin d'en savoir plus sur l'autisme, y compris les professionnels qui travaillent ou envisagent de travailler avec des personnes autistes, ceux qui ont un membre de leur famille ou un ami autiste, et les personnes autistes elles-mêmes. Le cours est la traduction et l'adaptation en français du cours anglais " Comprendre l'autisme ", qui, depuis son lancement en 2018, a attiré plus de 83 000 inscriptions. Le cours a été versionné pour aborder l'autisme dans un contexte français. Le cours explique comment les idées sur l'autisme ont évolué et explore le diagnostic, les causes, l'intervention et le développement tout au long de la vie. Des perspectives très différentes sur l'autisme sont illustrées et les questions sociétales et interculturelles clés sont soulignées.
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24 hrs
UWE Student Rep Training
This course is for Student Reps at The University of The West of England (UWE Bristol), you must be a registered Student Rep in order to take this course, by taking this course you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to undertake your Student Rep role and once competed is a step closer to qualifying for reward and recognition (certificate and HEAR accreditation).
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2 hrs
Building Your First OpenLearn Create Course
A step-by-step meta-guide to creating your very first course in OpenLearn Create. This course was developed to enable ALPHAS-registered SMEs in the Milton Keynes area to get started with OpenLearn Create and use it as a platform to showcase knowledge and skills used within their organisations by providing educational opportunities to the general public. It can be delivered in conjunction with a training webinar, but is freely available as a standalone resource for anybody with an interest in using this site to build and host their own courses.
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3 hrs