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Michelle Lawson on Academic Writing
The Open University's Michelle Lawson gives you tips on academic writing and assignments in this extended interview from 'Go the Distance'.
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Patrick Andrews on academic talk
The Open University's Patrick Andrews gives you tips on academic talk in this extended interview from 'Go the Distance'.
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Play, learning and the brain
This free course, Play, learning and the brain, examines the area of brain-based learning, with a particular focus on the development of the young child's brain, and is of particular relevance to those who work with young children. We begin by looking at the structure and functions of the brain, and the impact that sensory deprivation can have ...
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Learning How To Learn: Words from the Wise
Considering distance learning? Be inspired by some of the world's greatest writers, philosophers and leaders throughout history with these reflective quotes on learning and self-development.
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Truddy on projects
OU student, Truddy, talks to us about projects as part of distance learning in this extended interview from 'Go the Distance'.
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James on the student community
OU student, James, talks to us about the student community in this extended interview from 'Go the Distance'.
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Ruth on critical thinking
OU student, Ruth, explains what critical thinking is in this extended interview from 'Go the Distance'.
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Jemma on going the distance
OU student, Jemma, tells us about her distance learning experience in this extended interview from 'Go the Distance'.
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Charlotte on finding and using source material
OU student, Charlotte, tells us how to use source material for an assignment in this extended interview from 'Go the Distance'.
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Nonsy on academic writing
OU student, Nonsy, tells us how she plans written assignments in this extended interview from 'Go the Distance'.
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Marcin on academic talk
OU student, Marcin, tells us how audio materials help aid his studies in this extended interview from 'Go the Distance'.
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Juliet on academic reading
OU student, Juliet, tells us how she fits academic reading into her daily routine in this extended interview from 'Go the Distance'.