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An introduction to Open Educational Resources (OER)
Education & Development

An introduction to Open Educational Resources (OER)

...Resources (OER), you will look at some institutional OER initiatives. These will include MIT's open courseware, Carnegie Mellon's Open Learning Initiative and The Open University's OpenLearn. You will get a flavour of how different OER initiatives design and present the content for their audiences. This OpenLearn course will also give you the opportunity to find, discuss...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
Technological innovation: a resource-based view
Science, Maths & Technology

Technological innovation: a resource-based view

...resource-based view: 7.1 The human dimension - Dobni’s points also reinforce the importance of organisational learning that has already been noted on more than one occasion in this course. Furthermore, the point about knowledge dissemination propelling innovation is clearly pertinent to any type of organisation. And given the integral relationship between any...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Welcome to the OpenLearn Resources for Educators hub
Education & Development

Welcome to the OpenLearn Resources for Educators hub

...resources cover a range of topics including ones aimed at specific subject knowledge development and those targeted at pedagogy, whole school topics or specific initiatives. The resources are offered at different learning levels, suitable for all those working in the education sector including those new to adult learning. While we can’t guarantee there is content on...
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Article 5 mins
Earth's physical resources: rocks for roads
Science, Maths & Technology

Earth's physical resources: rocks for roads

...resources. This album explores the occurrence, availability, exploitation and sustainability of rocks and minerals. The two video tracks feature Thrislington and Divithill quarries in the north of England. Quarry and road construction managers talk about extraction and road laying processes, bulk aggregate transportation and ways to limit the impact of quarries on their...
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Audio 14 mins
Earth's physical resources: renewable energy
Science, Maths & Technology

Earth's physical resources: renewable energy

...resources: origin, use and environmental impact... Earth's physical resources: renewable energy An introduction to this album. Wind power in Europe Which European country has the best wind resource, and which has the most turbines? Wind power in England The story of Kirkheaton wind farm, run by Northern Electric and AMEC Border Wind. Wind power in Wales The story behind...
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Audio 41 mins
Earth's physical resources: fossil fuels
Science, Maths & Technology

Earth's physical resources: fossil fuels

...resources have we got left and how can we sustain them? The two video tracks explore the connection between fossil fuels and climate change, determining that renewable energy is the only way to secure a sustainable future. This material forms part of the course S278 Earth's physical resources: origin, use and environmental impact... Fossil Fuels An an introduction to this...
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Audio 11 mins
Free resources for a safer online experience
Digital & Computing

Free resources for a safer online experience

Safer Internet Day is celebrated on 11 February, and Cyber Security Awareness Month takes place in October. To mark these events, we've pulled together some of our top FREE courses on cyber security, interactives on safe sharing and cyberbullying, and resources on keeping your money safe from scams.
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Article 15 hrs 28 mins