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Systems thinking and practice
Digital & Computing

Systems thinking and practice

...economic data to an economist. They provide the raw material with which you can work. Some people seem to have a natural talent for systems thinking, just as some have a natural talent for playing the piano. But most people find it rather awkward and difficult at first. In a way, that is an encouraging sign; it shows that you are genuinely coming to grips with something...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Exploring innovative assessment methods
Education & Development

Exploring innovative assessment methods

...Economic Forum (2016) Now complete Activity 2. Activity 2 Your own experience of education and learning Timing: Allow approximately 20 minutes There is no suggestion above that the education system is flawed but neither that is it perfect. Reflect on the following questions and make some notes. Click save in order to be able to view all your activity answers together at...
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Level 3: Advanced 12 hrs
Design thinking
Science, Maths & Technology

Design thinking

...economical car to save money on fuel. Design: An indicator provides a way to tell other people that we are turning. An accelerator allows us to go faster. Activity 7 Optional reading Even an activity as simple as walking can be regulated by things. Just putting up a sign saying ‘do not walk here’ has the effect of regulating and ordering our walking behaviour. The...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Children and young people: food and food marketing
Education & Development

Children and young people: food and food marketing

...economics of prevention: fit not fat). Activity 1 While you watch the following video, look out for these key points: The video features two Open University academics, Heather Montgomery and Mimi Tatlow-Golden. What does Mimi mean when she talks about an ‘advertised diet’? What ages do children start becoming aware of food marketing? Why might this be problematic?...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Introducing healthcare improvement
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing healthcare improvement

...economic status. But also physical and mental capacity, age, religion, housing status and regional differences fall under this heading. The claim that the United States is becoming ever more linguistically and culturally diverse is also relevant to other countries, including those of Western Europe. This means that many of the issues raised in the video have a global...
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Level 3: Advanced 3 hrs
MSE’s Academy of Money Badge icon
Money & Business

MSE’s Academy of Money

...economic impact of income tax Income tax is the largest source of tax revenue – contributing nearly a third of the government’s tax receipts. This income is then used to pay for government spending, on things like the police, the NHS and the civil service. Income tax is a form of aprogressive tax. This means that the proportion of income paid in income tax rises as...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Internet of everything
Digital & Computing

Internet of everything

...economic opportunity for individuals, businesses, and countries. Table 2 What is the IoE? The internet of Everything is the networked connection of people, process, data and things People Process Data Things Today, most people connect socially through their web-enabled devices. As the IoE evolves, we will connect in new and valuable ways. Wearable devices and clothing are...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
The science of nuclear energy
Science, Maths & Technology

The science of nuclear energy

...economic viability, the perceived dangers and the public acceptability associated with power plant operations and radioactive wastes. Nuclear power stations currently generate around 18 per cent of the UK's electricity production. The majority of the current reactors are scheduled to be decommissioned by 2023 and we could be facing an energy 'gap'. This free course, The...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs