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History How-to videos: Paper and ink
History & The Arts

History How-to videos: Paper and ink

...changes, if it goes from being darker to more faint then it’s likely to be from the 18th Century or before, when people had to dip their pens in the ink far more often. During the 19th century, steel or metal nibs were introduced, which meant that the quality of the ink was much more consistent. If this is the case then your document was written in the 19th Century or...
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Video 5 mins
World Toilet Day
Health, Sports & Psychology

World Toilet Day

...to share the same water supply. This material forms part of the OU course Environment: journeys through a changing world. Watch this video collection Become an OU student Interested in the environment or international development? Take a look at the online prospectus to discover the many courses and qualifications The Open University has available in these subject areas....
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Mo Vernon On Using Systems Thinking In Practice
Society, Politics & Law

Mo Vernon On Using Systems Thinking In Practice

...been known to sing karaoke very badly and has won medals (many years ago) for disco dancing! If that wasn't enough, Mo is also a qualified dog trainer. Mo comments on having a real kick when she gets at those light bulb moments, as they light up, go on, because she knows that what she is teaching will change people’s problem-solving thinking capabilities for the better....
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Introducing global development issues
Society, Politics & Law

Introducing global development issues

...change do you want? [Introducing Global Development] The courses can be studied independently, but we recommend you start with Introducing global development and then follow this with Introducing key global development challenges. This content is associated with the Open University courses DD870 Understanding global development and DD871 Key challenges in global...
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Video 10 mins
Participant voices & interactions Beyond The Babble
Society, Politics & Law

Participant voices & interactions Beyond The Babble

...change things around them. [Participating in Beyond the Babble] [Participating in Beyond the Babble] On Tuesday March 14th 2017, Lucia and Giota also hosted a public discussion to reflect on the capacity that sonic art and digital storytelling may have for contextualing stories of identity and belonging. Participants who took part in the installation also offered their...
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My career goal: Marketing
Money & Business

My career goal: Marketing

...changing role of social media and its impact in developing a marketing strategy: Transcript What does a buyer actually do? As part of this documentary series for British Vogue, you will hear about the role of a fashion buyer, and how trend forecasting works in the industry. See more at http://www.vogue.co.uk/series/series-1-the-future-of-fashion-with-alexa-chung​...
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Writing family history
History & The Arts

Writing family history

...as well as the pleasure of getting it right. William Taylor interview: part one To demonstrate interviewing technique and responses, this track makes use of an interview with William Taylor, born in 1919. William Taylor interview: part two In the second part of his interview, William Taylor recalls the various changes in his home life, marriage, jobs and parenthood....
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Audio 54 mins
Applied social work practice
Health, Sports & Psychology

Applied social work practice

...like home. A resident talks about how he keeps in contact with his family and the ways in which Drummond Grange offers him comfort and personal fulfilment Care Planning Care planning is a vital part of making the transition from independent living to residential care. Three residents explain how the ever changing programme of activities can offer valuable new options....
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Audio 33 mins