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Review: The Digital Academic - Critical Perspectives on Digital Technologies in Higher Education
Education & Development

Review: The Digital Academic - Critical Perspectives on Digital Technologies in Higher Education

...human impact of these technologies firmly in view, the book’s contributions are lively, accessible and a frequent joy to read, recommends Dr Jessica Frawley...[Stock imagery which could be interpreted as being a digital academic] In 2016 a contributor to The Guardian’s ‘Academics Anonymous’ section wrote a post entitled: ‘I’m a serious academic, not a...
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Planetary Protection of Mars
Science, Maths & Technology

Planetary Protection of Mars

...humans there edge closer, how can we ensure we do not contaminate the very environment we’re interested in understanding more about? ...[The full globe of the planet Mars]Mars is the target for many exploration missions.Show descriptionA photograph taken from space of Mars. It shows the full globe of the planet, coloured bright orange and brown, surrounded by the black...
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Diversity in religion: Islam
History & The Arts

Diversity in religion: Islam

...human culture and behaviour; they are dynamic and changing. Harvard University professor, Diane Moore, has emphasised that we need to be aware of these three qualities in order to help us to understand religion (Religion and Public Life, 2022). There is a consensus in Islamic legal scholarship that homosexual relationships between men are wrong. However Islamic cultures...
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Level 1: Introductory 1 hr
Fake news in Wales
Society, Politics & Law

Fake news in Wales

...of democracy itself. Which is why, as the contributors to the film explain, vigilance and an understanding of the possible dangers are so important in the fight against ‘fake news’. Explore more resources on this subject Try a free course [AC Collection] This resource is part of the Active Citizenship in Wales collection. Discover more on the collection homepage....
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Video 10 mins
Methods in Motion: Acknowledging the active participant
Health, Sports & Psychology

Methods in Motion: Acknowledging the active participant

...resource to be tapped or mined. This misrepresents the nature of their involvement. The participant's engagement in an interview will be shaped by the multiple known situations it evokes, such as job recruitment, medical consultations or market surveys. Each sets up different expectations about the amount of talking involved, the obligation to provide answers, the degree...
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Butterflies tell us more than you might think about our natural world
Nature & Environment

Butterflies tell us more than you might think about our natural world

...data collected by anyone – perhaps even you! If you are interested, check out the resources below. Further resources Butterfly Conservation - Volunteering The Parks Trust Milton Keynes - Volunteering UKBMS – UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme Study with The Open University S295 The Biology of Survival S397 Terrestrial Ecosystems SDT 306 Environment: responding to change...
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David Allen - Earth in Vision
Nature & Environment

David Allen - Earth in Vision

...humans to have a story told to us and for it to be uplifting and have a happy ending, and the environment certainly does not do that. So, there are stories out there now where people are making shows about the Beluga fish which were larger than Great White sharks, were giant things swimming around our European waters and now are extinct. They’ve made a film, the...
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How to make the most out of our visit to the Great Outdoors: walking with The Parks Trust and staying mindful
Health, Sports & Psychology

How to make the most out of our visit to the Great Outdoors: walking with The Parks Trust and staying mindful

...resource aimed to help people with dementia engage with their surroundings has been developed by The Parks Trust in Partnership with The Open University. This article explains more...A resource for people living with dementia and their carers (for more information see our study at www.keepmewalking.info ). It is a well-known fact that getting outdoors is healthy for...
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