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The Open University at 45: What can we learn from Britain's distance education pioneer?
Society, Politics & Law

The Open University at 45: What can we learn from Britain's distance education pioneer?

...University (OU) began broadcasting its first lectures over BBC television and radio, there were many reasons to discount its importance. For one thing, the concept of providing higher education at a distance wasn’t new: the first correspondence course, teaching shorthand, was offered in the 1700s; the University of London began offering distance-learning degrees to...
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Article 15 mins
Unmasking inequalities: what COVID-19 revealed about the degree awarding gap at The Open University
Digital & Computing

Unmasking inequalities: what COVID-19 revealed about the degree awarding gap at The Open University

...University, research into Level 1 Computing modules revealed the structural and institutional barriers behind the degree awarding gap and practical ways to close it...The COVID-19 pandemic shone a harsh light on the entrenched inequalities that shape the educational experiences of ethnic minority students in UK higher education. At The Open University, our eSTEeM-funded...
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In the night sky - Galaxies
Science, Maths & Technology

In the night sky - Galaxies

...beginner's guide to astronomy introducing you to the key features at each level of size whether solar, stellar, or galactic... Identifying different types of galaxy Galaxies are categorised according to their apparent shape. These shapes are typically divided into elliptical, spiral or irregular. The shape of a galaxy gives a clue to the age and types of star within the...
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The physical world: quantum
Science, Maths & Technology

The physical world: quantum

...beginner's guide to quantum. He revisits the battle of ideas fought between Einstein and Bohr, explains the importance of the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen Thought Experiment, and looks to the future of quantum technology. This material forms part of the Open University course S207 The physical world... The physical world: quantum An introduction to this album. The quantum...
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A mentoring mindset (Meddylfryd mentora)
Education & Development

A mentoring mindset (Meddylfryd mentora)

...university - Beginner teachers often view their time spent in school as one of the most useful aspects of their learning. It is where they learn about good practice in the practical context of their school and start the difficult process of learning how to draw on the ‘craft knowledge’ of more experienced teachers (Hagger and McIntyre, 2006). Figure 1 There is also...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Stargazing on a budget
Science, Maths & Technology

Stargazing on a budget

...beginners A sensible start for beginners might be to invest in a good pair of binoculars. These are much better value for money than the small telescopes found in catalogues and toy shops. You'll find binocular sizes are given as: magnification x diameter of objective lens. The smallest sets of binoculars, such as 7x20 or 8x21, or compact binoculars, are more suited to...
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New free courses and hobbies to try while Coronavirus restrictions are in place
Miscellaneous

New free courses and hobbies to try while Coronavirus restrictions are in place

...University's Open Degree qualifications. Get writing Have you been itching to get your first novel started and haven't known where to begin? Well we know where - here! Start with Ten top tips for writing a novel. Then delve into the resources below: - So you've written your novel, what now? Find out how The Open University could help you on your literary adventure. Learn...
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Happy New Year
Miscellaneous

Happy New Year

...beginner-friendly courses, these resources help you build healthier money habits, boost your confidence and make smarter financial decisions for now and the future. Choose health Whether you've eaten too many mince pies over the Christmas break and need a health kick, or maybe you want to concentrate on your mental health and wellbeing this year instead - we've got you...
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