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Computer technology: robotic milking and interactive mirrors
Science, Maths & Technology

Computer technology: robotic milking and interactive mirrors

...University course T224 Computers and processors... Computer technology: robotic milking and interactive mirrors A short introduction to this album. The cows that milk themselves The automatic milking robot that gives cows control over when they are milked. Tempting the cows into the machine How the robotic milking system works. Keeping check on the cows Regular monitoring...
Capacities for managing development
Money & Business

Capacities for managing development

...University academic Giles Mohan explains why the case studies were selected and unpicks some of the issues that emerge. This material is taken from The Open University course TU870 Capacities for managing development... Capacities for managing development A short introduction to this album. Promoting forestry development in India How communities in Himachel Pradesh were...
Darwin's world-wide web
Science, Maths & Technology

Darwin's world-wide web

...University in collaboration with the British Council. They form part of Darwin Now, a global initiative celebrating the life and work of Charles Darwin and the impact his ideas about evolution continue to have on today’s world. © British Council 2009... Darwin's world-wide web A brief introduction to this album. The Darwin Correspondence Project An initiative set up at...
Exploring mathematics: maths in nature and art
Science, Maths & Technology

Exploring mathematics: maths in nature and art

...University course MS221 Exploring mathematics... Maths in Nature and Art A short introduction to the content of this album. Spirals in nature An introduction to a primitive mollusc, a triumph of natural engineering. How to create a spiral Ways of creating a mathematical spiral. Manufacturing patterns Using computers to design carpets. How a sundial works Using the...
Combating air pollution
Science, Maths & Technology

Combating air pollution

...University course. This material forms part of The Open University course T210 Environmental control and public health... Air pollution Keeping watch on the invisible. The Clean Air Act banished smog from our cities in the 1950s, but today there are new types of air pollution . Pollution: shipping How do we measure pollution in the air and what vehicles have the worst...
Practice supervision and assessment in nursing
Health, Sports & Psychology

Practice supervision and assessment in nursing

...University's Nursing and Healthcare courses and qualifications....Practice supervision and assessment in nursing: Introduction - Welcome to this free course, Practice supervision and assessment in nursing, which provides you with the opportunity to develop your skills and understanding of the newly defined roles for supervisory practice as indicated within the Standards...
Learning while caring
Health, Sports & Psychology

Learning while caring

Without the right support carers can find it difficult to access learning while caring. In her interview with Tony Collins-Moore, Dr Nichola Kentzer explores how much can be achieved if the right help is available...Find out more about The Open University's Health and Wellbeing courses.
The benefits of an accountability partner for neurodivergent people
Education & Development

The benefits of an accountability partner for neurodivergent people

Staying motivated while studying can be incredibly difficult, especially if you’re neurodivergent. This animation explains how a virtual accountability partner can help with distance learning. ...Find out more about The Open University's BA/BSc (Honours) Open degree. Transcript Watch the other animations in this series