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The restless Universe
Science, Maths & Technology

The restless Universe

...think about some of the issues raised, the more puzzling they may seem. If, at the end of the course, you are left with questions as well as answers, that will be an excellent starting point for further studies in physics. A note on powers of ten and significant figures Physics involves many quantities that may be very large or very small. When discussing such quantities...
Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
Social media - fake news, filter bubbles and sharing wisely!
Education & Development

Social media - fake news, filter bubbles and sharing wisely!

...Think before you tweet! Oh dear Frank, you really should think more carefully before posting on social media - learn this valuable lesson at Frank's expense! Transcript Who reads what you write online? Aunt Mabel, pals from the pub, your best friend's ex wife - who are you talking to when you post online? Transcript Filter bubbles and fake news Have you ever noticed you...
IT: Information
Science, Maths & Technology

IT: Information

...system, as discussed previously, is shown in Figure 3. If we think of newsgathering as communication from the reporter in the field (User 1) to news editors in the studio (User 2), then we can relate some of the processes described by Higgins to the processes in the boxes. Note in particular Higgins' summary of the 'typical transmission chain': The camera and microphone...
Level 1: Introductory 20 hrs
An introduction to interaction design
Science, Maths & Technology

An introduction to interaction design

...systems to wearables, the Web and the Internet of Things, interactive products have become part of everyday life. But how can interactions be designed to best meet their purpose and offer good user experience? This free course, An introduction to interaction design, explores this topic. You will learn: what interaction design is; the importance of user-centred design -...
Supporting learners to become agents for sustainability
Education & Development

Supporting learners to become agents for sustainability

...thinking sustainably. Compassion is: [A word cloud of keywords and phrases from participants discussing their understanding of compassion.] Compassion is useful in thinking about sustainability as it demands an empathetic approach to both local and international human and non-human communities. It models ways to think about your actions and footprint and to understand...
What are South Asian young adult carers’ aspirations for the future?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What are South Asian young adult carers’ aspirations for the future?

...Thinking ahead: planning for the future Each young person, whatever their background, has their own vision for what their future may bring. They might identify a role model in their family, someone whose accomplishments they have read about, or want to emulate a well-known figure they have heard about on social media. Alternatively, they may get really interested in a...
Why are young men worldwide experiencing mental health crises?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why are young men worldwide experiencing mental health crises?

...thinking about killing himself. [Man looking out over a town as clouds gather above him] Impulsivity, brooding rumination, low serotonin, poor social problem-solving abilities – there are many vulnerabilities that can heighten the risk of suicide. Professor Rory O’Connor, President of the International Academy of Suicide Research, has been studying the psychological...
Why study languages?
Languages

Why study languages?

...think this quotation is trying to say. Make some notes on how you think this might apply to languages and language learning. Discussion Most people would agree that being paid to do something you love is a good thing. However, you need to be thinking about whether this is good careers advice. Those who think that this is good careers advice would argue that being paid to...
Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs