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Who needs research ethics? Take the challenge!
Society, Politics & Law

Who needs research ethics? Take the challenge!

...think the ethics committee might step in and why this would be necessary. Meet a fictional committee and become a member!...Select here to begin the interactive... [Research Ethics] Click the image above to launch the interactive Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or try a free alternative like...
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Activity 15 mins
Writing critically and structuring your essay - Academic Study Skills
Education & Development

Writing critically and structuring your essay - Academic Study Skills

...and postgraduate taught students. These include tips on how to study more effectively, time management, what is meant by critical thinking, as well as specific guidance on writing to a university standard. [Cardiff University logo] This resource was provided by Cardiff University and is part of the University Ready hub. Find more resources like this on the hub homepage....
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Activity 5 mins
'As rich as Croesus'
History & The Arts

'As rich as Croesus'

...Think about these four questions as you read the well-respected commentary on Croesus' life on the Livius.org website 1. Why does Solon not count Croesus as the "happiest" man of all? Who does he choose for this accolade instead, and why? 2. Why do you think, in Herodotus's view, Croesus fails in his pre-emptive strike against the Persians? Is he right to blame Apollo and...
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Activity 5 mins
Make your clothes count
Nature & Environment

Make your clothes count

...think about the way they buy, use and pass on clothes clearly helps to save money and resources while reducing our impact on the environment. Buying a new t-shirt should be a big decision. In the UK, we spend £1,700 per household on new clothing each year despite most of us not even wearing 30% of what’s in our wardrobes during the last twelve months. Before buying new...
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Article 5 mins
Childhood in the Digital Age
OpenLearn Ireland

Childhood in the Digital Age

...think, and how will it shape the classroom of the future? The amount of technology available to children today is greater than in any previous generation, and it is more specifically designed to capture their imaginations. There is heated debate as to how the digital influx is shaping children’s development and experience. Nathalia Gjersoe, from the Open University,...
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Audio 15 mins
Influenza: A case study
Science, Maths & Technology

Influenza: A case study

...thinking in terms of bacterial causes for infectious diseases. Although the precise role of H. influenzae in the 1890 and 1918 flu pandemics is not clear, it is likely that the bacteria were present and acting in concert with the flu virus to produce the pneumonia experienced. Such synergy between virus and bacteria was demonstrated by Shope in 1931. He infected pigs with...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
Planning a better future
Education & Development

Planning a better future

...system. Although you can use the alternative formats offline for your own convenience, you do need to work through the online version of the course for full functionality (such as accessing links, using the audio and video materials, and completing the quizzes). Please use the downloads as convenient tools for studying the materials when away from the internet and return...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
Creativity, community and ICT
Education & Development

Creativity, community and ICT

...think being creative means? This free course, Creativity, community and ICT, engages with the debates surrounding the term 'creativity' and explores ways in which ICT creates new opportunities for creativity and collaborative working. The course would be of interest to teachers, parents and carers, and can be studied on an individual basis or as part of a school-based...
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Level 1: Introductory 20 hrs