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OpenLearn Wales take your learning further
Society, Politics & Law

OpenLearn Wales take your learning further

...learning to formal study with university courses leading to professional qualifications...Studying with The Open University Thinking of studying with The Open University? You’re not alone. Thousands of learners have experienced the quality of our free, informal provision and have gone on to study at The Open University. We are the largest provider of part-time higher...
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Young people and religion: creative learning with history
History & The Arts

Young people and religion: creative learning with history

...learning with history, will train teachers and others working with young people on how to engage them in learning about religious diversity past and present through the creative process of making short, creative films (Docutubes). It is based on the RETOPEA (Religious Toleration and Peace) project, which has worked extensively with schools and other organisations in...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Learning from major cyber security incidents
Digital & Computing

Learning from major cyber security incidents

...learned....Learning from major cyber security incidents: Introduction - Many computing devices can be connected to the internet almost anywhere and at any time. As a result protecting against attacks and preventing the leak of private and confidential information has become ever more important. On top of this, the reasons behind attacks are becoming more diverse –...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Learn to live well with self-care on OpenLearn
Health, Sports & Psychology

Learn to live well with self-care on OpenLearn

Self-care means taking steps to improve your wellbeing. This might include a better diet, more sleep, a new hobby, time with family and friends, finding ways to relax and more physical exercise. We've got some great ideas to help you get started! ...Explore these articles and courses to help give you inspiration. Change doesn't have to be overwhelming. Just add one...
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Crime fiction: past, present and future – a discussion between Bill Alder and Simon Brett OBE
Health, Sports & Psychology

Crime fiction: past, present and future – a discussion between Bill Alder and Simon Brett OBE

...fiction is the most popular literary genre in Europe today. Watch a discussion between The Open University’s Bill Alder and distinguished crime fiction author Simon Brett OBE on the past, present and future of crime fiction...Find out about The Open University’s Languages, cultures and communication courses. In April 2024, The Open University (OU) held an online...
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Video 30 mins
Co-designing professional learning to address evolving challenges
Education & Development

Co-designing professional learning to address evolving challenges

...learning to build and enhance (languages) curricular provision in schools...Using the ‘exemplar approach’, this session introduced the TEachers Learning to Teach languages (TELT) programme to provoke critical thinking and discussion focused on the design and impact of professional learning (PL) opportunities and explored what ‘success’ means in such a context. The...
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What can we learn from Pokemon Go?
Education & Development

What can we learn from Pokemon Go?

...learning...[People dance with Pokemon characters including Pikachu at a New York promotional event] The use of mobile phone technology has made the capture of Pokemon a lot easier ‘Gotta catch ’em all’ is the rallying cry worldwide. Gotta catch those Pokémon, gotta catch those millions of game players, gotta work out how Niantic has engaged all those young people....
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Ageing well by connecting and learning about nature outdoors
Science, Maths & Technology

Ageing well by connecting and learning about nature outdoors

...learning and formation of memories. In this context, spending time outdoors, moving, and learning outdoors with and about nature, has an incredibly important place as it brings together physical, cognitive and social elements. When we’re learning outdoors, all we need to do is move about, have a healthy snack and plenty of water. Learning outdoors is good for you A...
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