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Celebrating festivals from the past and present
History & The Arts

Celebrating festivals from the past and present

...Social Sciences (FASS) has curated a virtual festival to showcase and celebrate some of the lesser-known festivals of the past and present. Explore festivals dating back to Ancient Greece and Rome, discover the rise of literary festivals and ‘protestivals’, plus take a look at two very different sides to Glastonbury...What thoughts and images are evoked when you think...
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Video 10 mins
What is OpenLearn Scotland?
Society, Politics & Law

What is OpenLearn Scotland?

...social care and social sciences. The collection of FREE courses, academic insights via articles, interactive videos and audio, and broadcast material as a whole demonstrates The Open University's commitment to delivering a curriculum that is appropriate for the differing requirements of each of the countries within the United Kingdom. These open educational resources have...
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Article 5 mins
Methods in Motion: A collection
Society, Politics & Law

Methods in Motion: A collection

...social change. It is a cross-disciplinary research focus of the Open University’s Centre for Citizenship, Identities and Governance (CCIG)...The following blogs are by active researchers from across the OU, in which they take a moment to reflect upon their experiences. You can discover more about Methods in Motion on the CCIG website. [Grand Central station, New York]...
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Article 5 mins
COVID-19 nursing and healthcare: learning to help you in practice
Health, Sports & Psychology

COVID-19 nursing and healthcare: learning to help you in practice

...NHS Wales or Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland, OpenLearn has a range of free courses available for you to refresh your knowledge and skills...All of our courses are free and you can start them when you want to, studying at your own pace. Some of the courses are badged, so you can print a certificate of completion and include the course on your LinkedIn profile....
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Article 15 mins
The history of female protest and suffrage in the UK
History & The Arts

The history of female protest and suffrage in the UK

...Social and Political Union, the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies and the First World War shaped and affected the battle for the vote...This free course focuses on one example of democratic protest: the campaign to extend the vote to women in the UK. In the course you'll be introduced to two key figures in the campaign, Ada Nield Chew and May Billinghurst, and...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Why are the bullied reluctant to seek help?
Education & Development

Why are the bullied reluctant to seek help?

...work. It is clear they need help. Teachers routinely inform students that if they are being bullied at school they should seek help from a trusted adult, such as a teacher or school counsellor. A new two-part ABC documentary, Bullied addresses the question of how victimised students can receive help from their school. Part one of the documentary describes the intense...
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Article 5 mins
Building confidence in using online forums
Education & Development

Building confidence in using online forums

...social interest, or as part of an online community. Of course, you might have already used them as part of an online course for school, college, work or university. For instance, most Open University courses and modules use online learning forums where learners can share experiences and ideas, raise questions and work on course tasks. 2. How do you feel about using an...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Reframing Self-Limiting Beliefs
Health, Sports & Psychology

Reframing Self-Limiting Beliefs

...work on. The Rubber Band Technique. This method can feel a bit self-conscious at first but is one of the quickest ways to change thinking. Wear a rubber band around your wrist: tight enough to stay on and make a soft snap when pulled, but loose enough to be comfortable and not break. When you notice a negative thought, give the rubber band a ping. This works in the same...
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Article 10 mins