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Introduction to ecosystems
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to ecosystems

...classed as ‘evaporators’ could use evaporative cooling for maintaining Tb at high Ta, the need for this is avoided by simple behavioural strategies. Nocturnal foraging and daytime use of dens, burrows and shade for cooling reduce the need for physiological cooling by evaporative water loss, thereby conserving water...Week 3: Animals and ecosystems at the extremes: 1.5...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Collaborative leadership in voluntary organisations
Money & Business

Collaborative leadership in voluntary organisations

...classes. Ellen’s story is based on the experiences of a real leader in the voluntary sector and other people whose experiences we have come across during our research and practice. It is an amalgamated and somewhat fictionalised account that nonetheless gets to some of the big issues involved with collaborative leadership. You will return to Ellen’s story on and off...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
The Scottish Parliament and law making Badge icon
Society, Politics & Law

The Scottish Parliament and law making

...class the statement as support for, or a criticism of, delegated legislation: Support for delegated legislation Criticism of delegated legislation Supervising delegated legislation is very difficult. Publication takes place but few people may be aware that the delegated legislation exists and where to find it. Most individuals do not know on what ground you can challenge...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Everyday English 1
Languages

Everyday English 1

...classes/lectures work reviews 1-1s...Speaking and listening: 2.3 Being informal - Generally you tend to be more informal with people that you know, in places where you feel comfortable. It is not just language that tells you when a discussion is informal. Body language is also part of this. For example, if someone has their feet on the table it is not likely to be a...
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Level 1: Introductory 48 hrs
Making social media work in Higher Education
Education & Development

Making social media work in Higher Education

...class to work on a project together. You want to communicate privately and efficiently together. You have a list of class mates you want to invite to the Facebook group and you have decided to call the group ‘K219 Group A’. Click on the type of group you think might work best. Public Group Closed Group Secret Group a. Public Group b. Closed Group c. Secret Group The...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Sound for music technology: An introduction
Science, Maths & Technology

Sound for music technology: An introduction

...class? Discussion I can group my descriptions of the sounds in Activity 1 into three categories, based on the types of things I have said: (a) descriptions that refer to the objects or phenomena used to create the sounds: for example, musical instruments (piano, recorder), environmental sounds (siren, waves) and human voice (speech, song, male, female); (b) descriptions...
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Level 1: Introductory 20 hrs
Software and the law
Science, Maths & Technology

Software and the law

...class of older crimes simply conducted by newer means. We shall ignore those examples and focus on the newer crimes peculiar to computing – so computer-aided fraud, as when someone siphons money from an employer, will not be addressed further. However, in many cases attempts to reinterpret old laws, such as those for theft, in the new context, have failed. Theft...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Building confidence in using online forums
Education & Development

Building confidence in using online forums

...class discussion, so please avoid doing it online. Next, be careful with joking or sarcasm. Since these frequently rely on nonverbal facial cues or tone, they often do not come across very well in online communication. ROBOTIC VOICE: That post you made was totally sick. [CRICKETS CHIRP] SPEAKER: It's easy for someone to misunderstand your meaning or even become offended...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs