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Blockchain in Education
Digital & Computing

Blockchain in Education

...open campuses abroad, while students travel to different countries to improve their employability prospects. In the networked, digitally empowered world of the 21st century, education providers often do not have remit or in fact the means and capacity to cover the range of activities learners engage with, which demonstrate their achievements, knowledge, and skills. The...
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Article 5 mins
The Galapagos
Science, Maths & Technology

The Galapagos

...Open University biologist David Robinson talks about his long relationship with the Galapagos Islands and explores some of the issues raised in the video tracks... The Galapagos A short introduction to this album. Darwin's Arrival on the Galapagos Islands An Introduction to the Galapagos and Darwin's first experience on the islands on 8th October 1835. Finches on...
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Audio 1 hr 23 mins
Environmental responsibility
Nature & Environment

Environmental responsibility

...Open University initiative – in partnership with the BBC – called Creative Climate, providing space over 10 years (2010–2020) for constructive conversation on climate change amongst and between experts and lay public. Conversation on creative climate with Joe Smith and Martin Reynolds - part 2 Part 2 of 2 -Discussion exploring the value of an Open University...
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Audio 1 hr 42 mins
Note taking in relation to the Social Sciences
Society, Politics & Law

Note taking in relation to the Social Sciences

...Open University course. It was originally 23 minutes in length and was recorded in 1998. This OpenLearn course provides a sample of Level 1 study in Sociology...Note taking in relation to the Social Sciences: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: identify the value and best way of note taking...Note taking in relation to the Social...
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Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr
IT in everyday life
Science, Maths & Technology

IT in everyday life

...sources: from official news bulletins to unofficial rumours, and from commercial megastores to community portals. The internet has revolutionised the way information can be published, raising questions about the authority and regulation of content. Because of the way the internet has been designed, no individual government, company or person has control over it...IT in...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Taking your first steps into higher education Badge icon
Education & Development

Taking your first steps into higher education

...Open University digital badge. Badges are not accredited by The Open University but they're a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject and commitment to your career, and to provide evidence of continuing professional development. You can manage and download your digital badges online from My OpenLearn. In addition you can download and print your OpenLearn...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Compassion and care: staff experiences of death, the role of bereavement policies in higher education
Health, Sports & Psychology

Compassion and care: staff experiences of death, the role of bereavement policies in higher education

...Open University's Health and Social Care courses and qualifications. Researchers have known for some time that the way employers treat their staff can have a huge impact on their mental health and wellbeing, especially around life events. Paid employment can impact health and wellbeing positively by generating a sense of self identity and purpose, the act of being in paid...
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What's the problem with the government's plans for our schools?
Education & Development

What's the problem with the government's plans for our schools?

...open new state-maintained schools, something they currently are not permitted to do. Patchy solutions to big issues The government response to the places shortfall has largely been to advocate the opening of new free schools. The prime minister, David Cameron speaking in March 2015, committed his party to providing another 270,000 school places in free schools, if...
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