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Working on your own mathematics
Science, Maths & Technology

Working on your own mathematics

...writing. Everybody can remember incidents from their own learning of mathematics. Some incidents may be positive and others negative. What influence might such memories have on the teaching and learning of mathematics? Activity 1 Starting your mathematical autobiography Think back over your own experiences of learning mathematics, both as a child and as an adult. What...
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Level 3: Advanced 4 hrs
The Death of Socrates
History & The Arts

The Death of Socrates

...writing about their experiences with their teacher. Of all these writings we have only the works of Plato, Xenophon, a comic image byAristophanes, and later works by Aristotle to tell us anything about Socrates' life. He, himself, wrote nothing, but his words and actions in the search for and defense of Truth changed the world and his example still inspires people today....
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Article 5 mins
Signposts for Work
Health, Sports & Psychology

Signposts for Work

...creativity and entrepreneurial skills, whether as an employee or running own business. There are further resources to help manage change within a separate theme under the Applying Psychology to Work Hub, which you may also find useful. What skills and knowledge are most attractive and useful? The Manpower (2015) Flux Report surveyed UK HR Leaders and Line Managers and...
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Article 10 mins
Explore the baking and culture of Europe: Norway
Languages

Explore the baking and culture of Europe: Norway

...Creative Commons license Lefse Lefse is a traditional soft, Norwegian flatbread made from potato, milk or cream and flour. It’s cooked on a griddle with special long turning sticks and rolling pins. The most popular flavouring is to roll it up in butter, but it may be enjoyed with any sweet or savoury filling including fish. Image: Vrangtante Brun under Creative Commons...
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Activity 5 mins
Finding your way after the death of a significant person
Health, Sports & Psychology

Finding your way after the death of a significant person

...writing a participatory research proposal on bereavement for my final assessment in 2023. I experienced a significant bereavement in my early school years, after my mum died of a rare form of cancer in 1999. Since then, I have gone through a series of life events that have brought up feelings of the loss of my mother in a range of ways. I have spent years reflecting on my...
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Article 5 mins
Studying natural sciences bilingually
Science, Maths & Technology

Studying natural sciences bilingually

...writing and speaking skills and I do feel that being able to speak Welsh and write in Welsh offers an additional benefit further on in life. For example, when applying for a job in Wales, it’s become an increased advantage that you are able to speak and write through the medium of Welsh so I do feel, writing formally in the university in different forms, for example, an...
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Level 1: Introductory 1 hr
Can design by committee work? Making a case for open source design
Science, Maths & Technology

Can design by committee work? Making a case for open source design

...writing fails to translate to graphic and interface design? The following is an investigation into the difficulties of extending the open-source collaboration model from coding to its next logical step: interface design. While we’ll dive deep into the practical difference between these two professional fields, the article might also serve as a note of caution to think...
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Article 10 mins
Autumn on OpenLearn
Miscellaneous

Autumn on OpenLearn

...creative indoors As the days grow shorter, autumn is the perfect time to pick up a new hobby or craft. Whether that's writing a novel by the fire, or tackling a DIY project, making something with your hands can be both relaxing and rewarding. 7: Take time to reset Autumn invites us to slow down, recharge and adapt to the shorter days. Whether it’s practising...
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Article 5 mins