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The future of emojis
Languages

The future of emojis

...writing. They’re digital writing, but with antecedents in handwriting and print. In other words, they may be a relatively ‘new’ system of communication, but they haven’t come out of nowhere. It seems likely, therefore, that as long as writing remains important for human communication, something akin to emojis will remain. So far, of course, they’ve mostly been...
Why you shouldn't sniff at Winnie The Pooh
History & The Arts

Why you shouldn't sniff at Winnie The Pooh

...creative partnership of writer A.A. Milne and illustrator E.H. Shepard. Together they produced the much-loved whimsical stories featured in Winnie the Pooh (1926) and The House at Pooh Corner (1928). The decision by the Victoria and Albert museum in London to hold the exhibition proves that the bear and his friends have become establishment figures. As children’s...
A brief history of communication: hieroglyphics to emojis
Languages

A brief history of communication: hieroglyphics to emojis

...writing, and the key role it plays in human communication. It tracks this history from the invention of writing around 5500 years ago to the mass popularity of emojis today...This free course, A brief history of communication: hieroglyphics to emojis, is an introduction to the history of writing, and the key role it plays in human communication. It tracks this history...
Teaching secondary modern foreign languages
Education & Development

Teaching secondary modern foreign languages

...creative approaches, which can enhance pupils’ experience of learning a language. It concludes by proposing some ways to promote pupils’ use of metacognitive skills and to develop pupils to independent language learners. As you work through the activities you will be encouraged to record your thoughts on an idea, an issue or a reading, and how it relates to your...
Teaching secondary geography
Education & Development

Teaching secondary geography

...creativity in geography. The final section explores opportunities and challenges related to teaching controversial issues. This course is based on a learner-centred approach to teaching, which is underpinned by a constructivist view of learning – that learners construct knowledge and understanding for themselves through activities and experiences. Now listen to an...
Level 3: Advanced 11 hrs
The role of business development in AstrobiologyOU
Science, Maths & Technology

The role of business development in AstrobiologyOU

...write well. I also learned how to collaborate with people from different backgrounds and with different expertise, and how to manage projects, both in terms of time, for example if I needed to use a particular experimental facility that was only available within very strict time limits, or to ensure I could bring my work to a successful conclusion within budget. There are...
Supporting children’s learning in primary education today
Education & Development

Supporting children’s learning in primary education today

...creativity … reduce crime and antisocial behaviour Words: 0 Thinking about your own experiences, write three bullet points that capture what you think influences your ideas about the purposes of education...Supporting children’s learning in primary education today: 1.2 An overview of primary education today - In each UK nation – England, Northern Ireland, Scotland...
Year of the Ox: Chinese New Year
Languages

Year of the Ox: Chinese New Year

...write and pronounce basic Chinese words to celebrate Chinese New Year?...According to the Chinese Lunar Calendar, we enter the Year of the Ox on 12 February 2021. Because of its role in agriculture, the Ox is a valued animal in Chinese culture. Characteristics, such as being hardworking, diligent, dependable, honest and strong are attributed to the Ox. Each Chinese Lunar...