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Welcome to the OpenLearn schools hub

...social media is a great way to demonstrate your learning and interest in a subject – think college and university applications and how independent, proven study in a subject could set you apart! All learners must be aged 13 or over in order to create an account with The Open University. There are no forums on OpenLearn courses but all learners with an account can do the...
How does OpenLearn deal with older content?
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How does OpenLearn deal with older content?

...working where possible and reduce 404 errors/user dissatisfaction. OpenLearn articles are marked as 'archived' whilst still kept on the site after 5 years in order to reduce potential reputational damage. OpenLearn courses and interactives are reviewed by faculty as time permits, then updated, replaced and deleted accordingly. Content has historical/archival value in its...
What is it like to research death and loss?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What is it like to research death and loss?

...work that they do, differences they’ve learned about, and what it is like when a death researcher experiences death in their personal life. The recording mentions several projects, online items, and publications – links to these can be found in the further resources below. Transcript. Further resources Centre for Open Thanatology on Bluesky:
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...work, support your children with their schoolwork, looking for extra study materials as a student, or simply passionate about a subject, we are open to all. While you can access all OpenLearn material without creating an account, doing so enables you to enrol on courses, which means that you can save your progress and earn statements of participation and digital badges....
Philosophy and the Human Situation
History & The Arts

Philosophy and the Human Situation

...work, The Social Contract Pro- and Anti-Regan Debate Rosalind Hursthouse and Derek Matravers cover, in the form of a debate, the Regan argument developed by Tom Regan, animal rights professor. Ethics, Animals, and the Environment Oxford University Philosophy Professor Roger Crisp discusses specific moral questions concerning ethics, animals and the environment Wonder...
Thinking Outside the Box
Society, Politics & Law

Thinking Outside the Box

...work] Alena & Lisa: On your website you describe yourself as an illustrator and visual facilitator. How do you see these roles in relation to your artistic practice- in what sense do they inform your art, in what sense are they separate? What is the advantage of being a visual facilitator and an artist? Laura: I find that different areas of my creative practice tend to...
Evolutions in Education: The OU Education Conference
Education & Development

Evolutions in Education: The OU Education Conference

...working in the education sector (from early years to further education) across the UK and the goal was to share key examples of external engagement and knowledge exchange work taking place at The Open University. The conference featured keynote addresses from senior leadership staff from the three nation offices and our School of Education, Childhood, Youth and Sport as...
Exploring Ireland’s historic army barracks network
OpenLearn Ireland

Exploring Ireland’s historic army barracks network

...work in this area. Indeed, the social and cultural history of historic barracks' sites, including the many stories of the people who lived, worked, or were otherwise connected to these sites, remains to be fully explored. This research is essential to better understanding the historic and ongoing impact of these important heritage sites, as well as fully realising their...