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An introduction to Open Educational Resources (OER)
Education & Development

An introduction to Open Educational Resources (OER)

...study in Online and Distance Education...An introduction to Open Educational Resources (OER): Learning outcomes - After studying this course you should be able to: understand and have a better knowledge of some of the choices that practitioners make about ways of applying technologies for a variety of learners across the globe in education, training or professional...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
Rare diseases: low numbers, high impact
Science, Maths & Technology

Rare diseases: low numbers, high impact

...study? As there are so many rare diseases, around 300 million people worldwide are diagnosed with a rare disease. In the UK, around 3.5 million individuals have a rare disease. It is estimated that over the whole lifetime, around 1 in 17 people will be affected by a rare disease, which is much higher than the name implies. Raising awareness of rare diseases is also...
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Article 10 mins
An invisible group: Young people’s experiences of living with a loved one who is seriously ill
Health, Sports & Psychology

An invisible group: Young people’s experiences of living with a loved one who is seriously ill

...Study. In addition, in-depth case study analysis of existing support– although limited – enabled us to build up a detailed picture of how young people aged 18 – 23 years, experience living with a family health crisis and the nature of the services they require based on interviews and field study observations with the charity Hope. Hope In 2006, Sue Trevethan was...
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Article 15 mins
Reception of music in cross-cultural perspective
History & The Arts

Reception of music in cross-cultural perspective

...study in Arts and Humanities...Reception of music in cross-cultural perspective: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand how to study music reception demonstrate an awareness of how changing social situations and the availability of new technology impact on musical performance...Reception of music in cross-cultural perspective: 1...
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Level 3: Advanced 15 hrs
Approaching plays
History & The Arts

Approaching plays

...skills you need for a more in-depth study of literary plays. You will learn about dialogue, stage directions, blank verse, dramatic structure and conventions and aspects of performance...Do you want to get more out of drama? This free course, Approaching plays, is designed to develop the analytical skills you need for a more in-depth study of literary plays. You will...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
Beginners’ French: food and drink
Languages

Beginners’ French: food and drink

...skills by learning to communicate more easily and effectively in French. In this free course, Beginners' French: food and drink, you will also gain an insight into French societies and cultures through focusing on food and drink. You will listen to French speakers in a variety of situations, and you will be provided with some skills for coping with reading texts...Improve...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Why do transgender students need safe bathrooms?
Education & Development

Why do transgender students need safe bathrooms?

...studies suggest that over 50% of transgender individuals will experience sexual assault in their lifetime (a rate that is far higher than for nontransgendered individuals), and using bathrooms could pose a significant threat of physical harm or harassment. Fear of violence Studies show that transgender students could be harassed, sexually assaulted or subjected to other...
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Article 5 mins
Between humanity and space
Science, Maths & Technology

Between humanity and space

...study Neptune. Then I took a chemistry class … But it turned out that I'm really good at connecting dots and understanding abstractions, which led me to studying the political and cultural aspects of space. Later, I started researching decolonial (or anti-colonial) theory, which led me to see parallels between the way we talk about exploring space and the way in which...
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Article 5 mins