Health, Sports & Psychology
Mind, Body, Media
A collection of resources to help ensure the wellbeing of your family.
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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...
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...
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...
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....
Money & Business
Developing your skills as an HR professional
...Open University course B863 The human resource professional...Developing your skills as an HR professional: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: reflect on practices that support skill development demonstrate self-management skills, particularly in relation to self-organisation and managing work-life balance distinguish between groups and...
Languages
Understanding language and learning
...Open University course EE818 Language, literacy and learning...Understanding language and learning: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand key issues in the relationship between language and learning understand the importance of language in learning understand the different ways in which language features in learning reflect...
Society, Politics & Law
OpenLearn Scotland
In this hub you'll find an abundance of FREE resources on the nation's history, society and culture.
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