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Should Trump's tweets be a matter of record?
History & The Arts

Should Trump's tweets be a matter of record?

...system is more difficult than under a majority vote system (deleted after 13 seconds). Tweets like these could cause diplomatic ripple effects. In fact, tweets about Mexico and China have indeed provoked responses from both countries. If a tweet is the catalyst for a lost ally, new policy or other reaction, American history deserves to have a record of it. [Tweets from...
Using visualisation in maths teaching
Education & Development

Using visualisation in maths teaching

...thinking on visualisation. Starters The main purpose of this course is to encourage you to form images and be aware of your experiences of visualisation. What does visualisation mean? In ‘What does visualisation mean?’, you will find quotes and readings about visualisation, followed by an opportunity to compare your views with those of some other secondary-school...
Unlikely Leaders
Money & Business

Unlikely Leaders

...think of a leader? Is the customary vision of the powerful politician or business leader still entirely relevant today? In these recent times of massive political and economic upheaval, it appears that society’s faith in its traditional leaders is at its lowest ebb: for many they're no longer a source of support or trust, and as a result people have started looking...
Desert Island Discs at 75: An OpenLearn listening list
History & The Arts

Desert Island Discs at 75: An OpenLearn listening list

...think this and you've got a theory but I know', and there's nothing you can say. Castaway on: 3rd May, 1988 Listen to Susan Blackmore on Desert Island Discs Russell Stannard on consciousness and the limits of science Val McDermid [Val McDermid] Val McDermid The crime writer Val McDermid published her first book in 1987. Since then, she's ammassed a shelf full of...
Do we really listen to children and young people?
Education & Development

Do we really listen to children and young people?

...think about parenting issues? Can we make our kids clever? - take the poll What do children and young people think? - see the results What is the best way to parent through separation? - take the poll What do children and young people think? - see the results How do you get kids to behave? - take the poll What do children and young people think? - see the results Join in...
Sporting women in the media
Health, Sports & Psychology

Sporting women in the media

...think that derogatory comments like this discriminate against women? The comment could implicate girls not running as fast as boys; and when a female athlete does run fast their gender is questioned, evident in the case of Caster Semenya (Figure 2). What impact do you think comments like this have on young girls? [Described image] Figure 2 Caster Semenya To get a flavour...
Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Everyday English 2
Languages

Everyday English 2

...think about taking other courses, for example enrolling at a college for a formal qualification. (You will be given details on this at the end of the course.)...Introduction and guidance: How to get a badge - Getting a badge is straightforward! Here’s what you have to do: read all of the pages of the course score 70% or more in the end-of-course quiz. For all the...
Level 1: Introductory 48 hrs
Volunteering with a personal or professional focus
Education & Development

Volunteering with a personal or professional focus

...thinking about volunteering? “It’s about having that willingness to carve out even just a little bit of your time to go to volunteer on a topic that you’re really passionate about, because if you’re not passionate about it, you won’t do it.” She says, “If you feel like your life isn’t fully fulfilled, then look for volunteering opportunities. Because,...