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How can scientists fight the tide of "fake news"?
Science, Maths & Technology

How can scientists fight the tide of "fake news"?

...educational standards. Populations that are largely unschooled can be easily duped. Although this is especially the case in developing countries of Asia and Africa, fake news spreads more easily among less educated sections of society in Europe and the United States too. It takes just one small step to get from superstition to belief in fake news. Science illiteracy...
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Article 5 mins
Literacy and Social Justice Hub
Education & Development

Literacy and Social Justice Hub

Welcome! Delve through a range of resources to support you in widening your knowledge and understanding of literacy, language, literature and social justice.
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Interested in a STEM career?
Science, Maths & Technology

Interested in a STEM career?

Browse our collection of FREE resources offering useful skills and solutions to help you get into a STEM career or return to one.
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Article 30 mins
Introduction to number theory
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to number theory

...overlooked, the publishers will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements at the first opportunity. Don't miss out If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be interested in joining the millions of people who discover our free learning resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses....
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Level 1: Introductory 18 hrs
Employability Hub
Education & Development

Employability Hub

Welcome, in this hub you’ll find a range of FREE resources to help develop your employability. It is searchable by the ten components of the OU’s Employability Framework.
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Early adopters: What are smartphones doing to children?
Education & Development

Early adopters: What are smartphones doing to children?

...opens up the YouTube app to watch an episode of the colourful animation Billy Bam Bam. Halfway through, she moves onto a Yo Gabba Gabba! game, which involves anthropomorphised fruits making their way into a character’s belly. When Jessica’s mum, Sandy, tries to take away the iPad, there’s a tantrum that threatens to go nuclear: wobbly lip, tears, hands balled into...
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Libraries NI learning hub
OpenLearn Ireland

Libraries NI learning hub

This OpenLearn hub, prepared in collaboration with Libraries NI, features a collection of free online resources designed to support mental health, wellbeing and learning and development.
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Gaelic in modern Scotland
Languages

Gaelic in modern Scotland

...resources for Gaelic education. They produce and distribute teaching resources to nurseries, primary schools, secondary schools and lifelong learning groups. Some of Stòrlann’s resources are available for purchase by the general public and a range of free interactive resources for families can also be found at Gaelic 4 Parents, where families can also access support...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs