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Colour in Byzantine Art
History & The Arts

Colour in Byzantine Art

...2-9; Luke 9: 28-36), attract the attention of the faithful and hold their gaze, primarily because they direct them to an even more important theological issue, expressed through colour: the glory (mandorla) which engulfs Christ. It consists of three circles of different colour: the inner, which is dark blue (almost black); the middle, which is light blue; and the outer...
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Childhood in the Digital Age
OpenLearn Ireland

Childhood in the Digital Age

...2/5) How is digital technology changing childhood - and how can adults keep up? Does screen time lead to increased distractibility, obesity and loneliness? Or does it offer opportunities for autonomy and experimentation beyond anything imagined when I was growing up? Childhood is a time of rapid change. Dr Socialising - Childhood in the Digital Age (#3/5) How is digital...
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Video 15 mins
Why you should visit the OpenLearn sustainability hub
Nature & Environment

Why you should visit the OpenLearn sustainability hub

...2. It covers lots of topics Whatever part of sustainability sparks your interest - climate change, biodiversity, ethical fashion, food systems, or circular economies - there’s something for you. The hub brings together a wide mix of content that makes sense of the big issues and helps you join the dots between them. 3. It’s completely free and open to all No fees. No...
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Esports: an introduction to the industry
Science, Maths & Technology

Esports: an introduction to the industry

...2 firmly established esports as a major form of entertainment, attracting millions of viewers and substantial prize pools. One of the first recorded competitive gaming events took place in 1972 at Stanford University, where students competed in a game called Spacewar! for a year’s subscription to Rolling Stone magazine. The scene gained momentum in the 1980s with the...
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Article 5 mins
An Untimely Death on Passchendaele Ward
Health, Sports & Psychology

An Untimely Death on Passchendaele Ward

...2: The Unit Manager The Patients' advocate calls Gus Tarpow, the Unit manager, to discuss the unfortunate incident. Scene 3: The Nurses Nurse Moking and Nurse O'Render discuss their jobs, whilst Nurse Moking is casually taking medication meant for the patients. Scene 4: The Dealer The Unit Manger, Gus, meets with Bill (a friendly pharmaceutical salesman) and they discuss...
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Audio 1 hr 23 mins
Living with Disability
Health, Sports & Psychology

Living with Disability

...2 Ann bears the brunt of her husband (Bob) and daughter's (Zoe) frustrations with Angus. Ann's story Scene 3 Ann and Bob try to celebrate their anniversary, but are interrupted by Angus, and a telephone call from Zoe's school. The news isn't good. Ann's story Scene 4 It's all getting too much for Ann and she seeks help from Social Services. But there are other problems to...
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Audio 2 hrs 14 mins
Supporting children's mental health and wellbeing Badge icon
Education & Development

Supporting children's mental health and wellbeing

...2 Susan Isaacs with children at The Malting House School 1936: Jean Piaget, a psychologist, developed his theory of children’s cognitive development, which clearly demonstrated that children think in different ways to adults. The Second World War (1939–45) had a profound impact on many children’s mental health. The experiences of many children in the UK included...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Gamified Intelligent Cyber Aptitude and Skills Training (GICAST) Badge icon
Digital & Computing

Gamified Intelligent Cyber Aptitude and Skills Training (GICAST)

...2. Enjoyed this? Find out more about this topic or browse all our free course materials on OpenLearn – http://www.open.edu/ openlearn/ 3. Outside the UK? We have students in over a hundred countries studying online qualifications – http://www.openuniversity.edu/ – including an MBA at our triple accredited Business School. Week 1: Threat landscape...Week 1: Threat...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs