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Looking globally: the future of education Badge icon
Education & Development

Looking globally: the future of education

...working wall. 45 minutes 3 Watch the United Nations’ Numbers in Action video and consider the reflection points. 20 minutes 4 Read the extract from The Healer and consider the reflection points. 15 minutes 5 Browse the Exile Voices photography project and consider the reflection points. 15 minutes 6 Watch the video Did you know, in 2028… and consider the reflection...
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Level 3: Advanced 24 hrs
What is a Professional Doctorate?
Education & Development

What is a Professional Doctorate?

...Social Care graduate) and Dr Pauline Lyseight-Jones (Doctorate in Education graduate) talk about their experiences of undertaking their doctoral studies. You may find that their experiences relate to your own professional context. Transcript In the following video students and supervisors explain the main characteristics of the Doctorate in Education at the Open...
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Video 5 mins
Soft skills training
Money & Business

Soft skills training

...social attitudes and emotional intelligence. These qualities (also known as ‘core skills’) are increasingly important for success in the workplace – and not just for those in leadership positions. Everyone can benefit from some focused training and development to help them realise their full potential. OpenLearn has a number of courses you can study to enhance your...
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Article 5 mins
Parent and guardians: Your questions answered
Education & Development

Parent and guardians: Your questions answered

...social media support groups, accessing additional support and selecting the right student halls. Tips for belonging and community One of the biggest concerns for parents and guardians is whether their young person will feel a sense of belonging when they move away to university. In this video Alexandra offers practical ways to get involved so they feel part of the...
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Video 5 mins
Identity In Question
Health, Sports & Psychology

Identity In Question

...social identity, ‘socialisation’, subjectivity and personhood. The case studies explore the value and relevance of different theoretical frameworks for understanding identity by applying the main concepts in real situations. The material is taken from The Open University course D853 Identity in question... Identity In Question A short introduction to this album....
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Audio 54 mins
The athlete’s journey: transitions through sport Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

The athlete’s journey: transitions through sport

...social network, and moving to a different coach. After university, when she started working, she found she had less time to train and sometimes experienced conflict between her work and athletic roles. Video 1 Obviously not all athletes will follow this exact path, but it is important to consider the impact these academic and vocational developments can have on the...
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Level 2: Intermediate 24 hrs
Developing business ideas for drone technologies Badge icon
Money & Business

Developing business ideas for drone technologies

...work social: a solution is not appreciated socially emotional: a solution does not create positive emotions ancillary: a solution creates some annoyance. Obstacles are the things that prevent customers from doing something. For instance, using a banking application on a smartphone can pose serious difficulties for some customers who are not confident in using the...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Making sense of art history
History & The Arts

Making sense of art history

...work to consider what the artist might be trying to say can be immensely rewarding...You can prepare for this free course, Making sense of art history, by looking around you. It's likely that wherever you are you'll be able to see some images. It's also likely that many of these will be intended to have some sort of effect on you. In the course itself you will be...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs