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Feeling Stuck in your Job or Career? The ACT Matrix may be the Tool you Need
Health, Sports & Psychology

Feeling Stuck in your Job or Career? The ACT Matrix may be the Tool you Need

...open and aware, conscious of inner thoughts and feelings, and how these may drive behaviours that lead to being ‘stuck’. Commitment The ‘C’ (commitment) is choosing (being active) to move in the direction of your values: choosing behaviours that reflect the things that matter the most to you, for the way you want to live and work. See below for more on values and...
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Article 10 mins
Ageing well by connecting and learning about nature outdoors
Science, Maths & Technology

Ageing well by connecting and learning about nature outdoors

...Source: iSpot.org Some examples are given below. 1. Learning and networking: There are platforms like iSpot from The Open University, which are considered a social network where people are able to see what living organisms/species are visible in their neighbourhood or anywhere else, and more importantly help them learn about them and even identify them. It is worth noting...
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Article 5 mins
The unique relationship between the fig and the fig wasp
Nature & Environment

The unique relationship between the fig and the fig wasp

...Open University's Science courses and qualifications Earth is a set of interconnected systems where changes in one small thing can have knock-on effects to many othersEverything is connected to everything else. That’s one of the themes that runs through A Perfect Planet. The Earth is a set of interconnected systems where changes in one small thing can have knock-on...
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Article 15 mins
Take your teaching online Badge icon
Education & Development

Take your teaching online

...open content; identify and use specialist sources of information; know about digital copyright and alternatives such as Creative Commons; edit, remix and repurpose digital media to meet learning needs; share digital content, presentations, resources etc. on appropriate digital sites and networks; develop and adapt digital resources according to user needs with an...
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Level 2: Intermediate 24 hrs
The social work phone-in: have your say
Health, Sports & Psychology

The social work phone-in: have your say

Can you decide who should be primarily responsible for care?...Find out more about The Open University's Social Work courses and qualifications. In this interactive, you can share your views and see what the experts think about each dilemma. [Social worker phone-in: share your views] Select the image above to start your journey.
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Activity 10 mins
Insights into Policing and Racism in the UK – a collection
Education & Development

Insights into Policing and Racism in the UK – a collection

...Open Justice Centre was created in 2016 to leverage the expertise of The OU Law School for the public benefit. It provides opportunities for students to engage in a range of pro bono activities. Since its inception the Centre has worked in partnership with The Freedom Law Clinic (FLC), a not-for-profit company providing pro bono research and advice on appeals for people...
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Video 10 mins
Astronomy with an online telescope Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Astronomy with an online telescope

...Open University’s own robotic telescope facility COAST sited on the island of Tenerife. Supported by your own measurements we illustrate how stars evolve, and study variable stars. For those new to astronomy and/or the use of robotic telescopes this course provides a practical introduction and will prepare you for further OU study where remotely operable telescopes...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Law and change: Scottish legal heroes Badge icon
Society, Politics & Law

Law and change: Scottish legal heroes

...Open University digital badge. Badges are not accredited by The Open University but they're a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject and commitment to your career, and to provide evidence of continuing professional development. Once you are signed in, you can manage your digital badges online from My OpenLearn. In addition, you can download and print your...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs