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University of the Future
OpenLearn Ireland

University of the Future

...Open University has pushed the boundaries of teaching and learning to deliver a dynamic learning experience to people all over the world. ‘University of The Future’ shows how the OU has harnessed new and emerging technologies to enable students to study from their computers, mobile phones, mp3 players and tablet devices – without necessarily having to open a book......
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Video 4 mins
Exercising at 50
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exercising at 50

...Open University first opened its doors, the average life expectancy in the United Kingdom was 71.8 years (World Bank, 2018). Half a century later in 2019 when the ‘University of the Air’ is celebrating its 50th birthday, the average number of years that a person is expected to live for has increased to 81.05 years (Sanders, 2018). As the Open University looks to...
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Article 5 mins
Effective note taking
Education & Development

Effective note taking

...sense? Highlight important points: draw ‘boxes’ or ‘rings’ in colour round sections of notes to make them stand out. Add to your notes but only copy them out in ‘neat’ if you change the notes. [Wrexham University logo] This resource was provided by Wrexham University and is part of the University Ready hub. Find more resources like this on the hub homepage....
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Introducing social care and social work
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing social care and social work

...resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...Session 1: Understanding social care and social work: roles and services: Introduction - [A social care professional, holding a notepad and pen, sits on a sofa beside a mother and her two children.] This first session is about understanding social care and social work:...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Discovering the dark side of the Moon
Science, Maths & Technology

Discovering the dark side of the Moon

...and has published over 70 peer-reviewed papers in journals of high-scientific standing. He currently chairs the UK-node of the NASA Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI) comprising of over 100 members from 15 UK higher education institutions. In the video below, Mahesh discusses the far side of the moon and why we need samples from it. Transcript...
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Video 40 mins
Effective approaches to mentoring: what works and why?
Education & Development

Effective approaches to mentoring: what works and why?

...Education and beyond). The project’s findings showed that a range of approaches to mentoring of student teachers are needed in order to be effective and that these need to be tailored according to the mentee-mentor dynamic. The project elicited thick descriptions of experience from participants by requesting them to bring an artefact (object, image or subtitle) which...
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Video 5 mins
TESSA: Equal Opportunities for Pupils
Education & Development

TESSA: Equal Opportunities for Pupils

...Education in Sub Saharan Africa) initiative... TESSA - Public Holiday Kwame tries to ensure that Ejike will not ruin his appraisal but Ejike ends up saving the day TESSA - The Smart Father Linus deals with bullying in a clever way. TESSA - The Lost Boy Ejike suffers from a crisis of confidence and runs away. TESSA - Seeking Help Florence helps a pupil overcome her shyness...
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Audio 16 mins
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

...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 meeting attended by over 150 participants to launch the new Open Centre for Languages and...
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Video 30 mins