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Science, Maths & Technology

Understanding autism

...researchers and practitioners usually talk of the ‘autism spectrum’. This emphasises that autistic individuals may have very different profiles of strengths and weaknesses. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the term used within formal autism diagnosis. ASD is also used by some researchers and practitioners; however, many prefer the more neutral term Autism Spectrum...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Doping: a contemporary sports issue case study
Health, Sports & Psychology

Doping: a contemporary sports issue case study

...research on doping may illustrate some of the topics and arguments that make up a contemporary issue identify how contemporary issues, such as doping, often benefit from a little social context and/or background history to help explain the present day describe how the framing, arguments made and overall evaluation of a contemporary issue benefit from a critical approach...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Children’s experiences with digital technologies
Education & Development

Children’s experiences with digital technologies

...research evidence, that is, what studies show about the relationships between technology and children. This evidence can help us reflect on our perceptions of how digital technologies influence children’s development and inform as to how best to support children when interacting with them. This OpenLearn course is an adapted extract from the Open University course E232...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
The family at the centre of early learning
Education & Development

The family at the centre of early learning

...research studies in order to understand complex ideas – in this instance, the influence of culture on children’s learning. Finally, the course closes by looking specifically at ‘stay and play’ or ‘parent and toddler’ sessions, so that you can consider whether family learning changes as children begin to attend organised groups away from their home environment....
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Level 1: Introductory 9 hrs
What is a Sardinian dig telling us about female mobility of the Phoenicians?
History & The Arts

What is a Sardinian dig telling us about female mobility of the Phoenicians?

...researchers analyzed ancient DNA from Phoenician remains found in Sardinia and Lebanon to investigate how Phoenicians integrated with the Sardinian communities they settled. The authors looked at mitogenomes — DNA found in cells’ mitochondria, which is inherited from one’s mother — in a search for markers of Phoenician ancestry. They found 14 previously unknown...
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Article 5 mins
Right to die: what about other circumstances?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Right to die: what about other circumstances?

...Research suggests that one person a fortnight travels from the UK to Switzerland to end their lives. Often they will have a terminal illness but it isn’t always the case. In 2015, 75-year old Gill Pharoah’s trip to Lifecircle was well-publicised. Indeed, she wrote a blog for The Sunday Times about her choice. In her case, she didn’t have a terminal illness although...
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Activity 5 mins
Shift working – does it change how we think?
Science, Maths & Technology

Shift working – does it change how we think?

...research on this:...What is circadian rhythm? Circadian rhythm is a mechanism that regulates wakefulness in a 24 hour cycle. It causes daily fluctuations in a variety of physical and mental processes linked to the predictable changes in natural light levels. Regular sleeping habits (i.e. sleeping and waking at similar times) that match natural light changes (i.e. sleeping...
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Article 10 mins
Ceasefire anniversary in Northern Ireland: 30 years of an impossible peace
OpenLearn Ireland

Ceasefire anniversary in Northern Ireland: 30 years of an impossible peace

...research. Some of the recordings date back to 1994. Click or tap the image to open the activity. [Activity banner with link to interactive activity - ceasefire tapes] Activity transcript Photo gallery - the faces of “Impossible Peace” @@PLUGINFILE@@/Impossible%20Peace%20-%20photo%20gallery.h5p?time=1722870943065 [Click to download the full version of "Impossible...
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Article 5 mins