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IT in everyday life
Science, Maths & Technology

IT in everyday life

...working understanding of the term 'IT'. What exactly do we mean by 'information technologies'? This can be very difficult to define and explain, but here is a simple definition. Information technology (IT) is the technologies used in the conveying, manipulation and storage of data by electronic means. Let us give you some examples. In a landline telephone system, messages...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
School business manager: Developing the role
Education & Development

School business manager: Developing the role

...work effectively to support school activities and stakeholders, and in particular how you can support and manage aspects of the change agenda in your school to improve teaching and learning outcomes...There is an ongoing revolution in the running of state schools and this is making the position of the school business manager both significant and necessary. Government...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Using generative AI in relation to legal issues
Society, Politics & Law

Using generative AI in relation to legal issues

...works, where its limitations lie, and how it can (and cannot) be used when dealing with everyday legal issues...About: This guidance note, produced by The Open University in collaboration with the law firm Mishcon de Reya LLP, gives a high-level overview of how generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) works, its risks, and how it may appropriately be used in relation to...
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Article 20 mins
Talking about the menopause: symptoms, support and the role of exercise
Health, Sports & Psychology

Talking about the menopause: symptoms, support and the role of exercise

...work or personal life. The course may be particularly useful for those who are in perimenopause, which is the phase leading up to the menopause, where you are experiencing some symptoms indicating that menopause is on its way, in menopause where you have not had a menstrual period for 12 consecutive months, or are post-menopausal (Hillard et al., 2017). This last category...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Making creativity and innovation happen
Money & Business

Making creativity and innovation happen

...work with, whether employees, contractors, or volunteers. Next you will look at what the related, but quite distinct, concepts of creative and innovation mean in practice...Making creativity and innovation happen: 1.1 What is creativity? - Creativity is a key focus for organisations of all types, but what exactly is it? Many people struggle with the notion of creativity,...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
MAED (Applied Linguistics) at the OU
Languages

MAED (Applied Linguistics) at the OU

...works? Do you want to know more about theories and methods relating to English language? Are you interested in researching an educational context?...The MAED (Applied Linguistics) qualification at the OU is a three module qualification which explores these and other issues. [A still from a YouTube video promoting EE817] Find out more about the module options Applied...
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Article 5 mins
United Nations Day
Society, Politics & Law

United Nations Day

...we saw the United Nations come together on armed conflict, human rights, the environment and many other issues. We continue to show what collective action can do. We can do even more. In a world that is more connected, we must be more united. On United Nations Day, let us pledge to live up to our founding ideals and work together for peace, development and human rights....
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Article 5 mins
Open door to success
Education & Development

Open door to success

...Work & Pensions has partnered with The Open University to offer free training tools designed to help people find a job, advance their career or grow their business...Find out more about The Open University's courses and qualifications [DWP and OpenLearn logos] Through partnerships with leading providers of online education, the DWP are promoting resources that will...
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Article 5 mins