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Does prison work?
Society, Politics & Law

Does prison work?

...study in Sociology...Does prison work?: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: identify criteria to evaluate whether prison works...Does prison work?: 1 The purpose, efficacy and regulation of prisons - Richard Sparks presents a series of views about the purpose, efficacy and regulation of prisons. The audio programme was recorded in 2001....
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Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr
The impact of technology on children's physical activity
Health, Sports & Psychology

The impact of technology on children's physical activity

...studies and downloaded any materials or achievements before this date. This free course, The impact of technology on children's physical activity, explores the impact of technology on children’s physical activity levels. It examines the different types of technology that children have access to and the ways in which they engage with it. As part of this discussion this...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
60 Second Adventures in Astronomy: Black holes
Science, Maths & Technology

60 Second Adventures in Astronomy: Black holes

Is it possible to make your own black hole? DIY experts take note with this animation ...Find out about The Open University's Natural Sciences courses. Transcript Read Andrew Norton on the two types of black holes Discover how you can study physics and astronomy with The Open University
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Video 5 mins
60 Second Adventures In Astronomy: The rotating moon
Science, Maths & Technology

60 Second Adventures In Astronomy: The rotating moon

Discover how the Moon's orbit means we always see its best side...Find out more about The Open University's Natural Sciences courses. Transcript Read David Rothery on the Moon’s state of synchronous rotation Discover more about studying physics and astronomy with The Open University
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Video 5 mins
The benefits of an accountability partner for neurodivergent people
Education & Development

The benefits of an accountability partner for neurodivergent people

Staying motivated while studying can be incredibly difficult, especially if you’re neurodivergent. This animation explains how a virtual accountability partner can help with distance learning. ...Find out more about The Open University's BA/BSc (Honours) Open degree. Transcript Watch the other animations in this series
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Video 5 mins
Open education
Education & Development

Open education

...skills’. It runs for five weeks, with a different subject each week, accounting for about six hours study per week. Devise a broad outline of the topics to be covered every week. Don’t deliberate too much on this; it should be a coherent set of topics but you don’t actually have to deliver it. (Spend no more than 30 minutes on this task.) Now see how much of your...
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Level 3: Advanced 40 hrs
Stereotypes
Languages

Stereotypes

...Studies qualification. You can view descriptions of the module and degree below. Introduction You might have heard a joke that starts: In European heaven the British are the police the Germans are the factory workers… Have a look at the full joke, and see if you can fill in the blanks with these nationalities: British, French, Germans, Italians In European heaven In...
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Activity 2 hrs
How do fire controls harm biodiversity?
Nature & Environment

How do fire controls harm biodiversity?

...study that examined impacts over the last 30 years in parts of El Cerrado that belong to São Paulo state. The researchers used satellite images to determine changes in vegetation, and in the amount of carbon dioxide absorbed in different areas of a small city in El Cerrado the commune Aguas de Santa Barbara. They confirmed that a policy banning human-caused fires between...
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Article 5 mins