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Why do we need free speech?
History & The Arts

Why do we need free speech?

...Education Secretary has tabled legislation to prevent ‘unacceptable silencing and censoring’ on campuses. To understand why free speech matters, as well as how we might deal with the difficulties it faces today, we need to understand how the idea came about. What is free speech? Free speech refers to the right to express opinions without censorship or restraint. It is...
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What can emoji teach us about human civilization?
Languages

What can emoji teach us about human civilization?

...educational purpose to the little pictures used to communicate?...Despite their popularity, emoji are still often viewed as a frivolous form of communication. For some, they seem to be a huge step back for civilization.[1] Is it really the case that five and a half thousand years after the Egyptians invented hieroglyphics we’re once again resorting to communication via...
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Introduction to adolescent mental health Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introduction to adolescent mental health

...resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...Session 2: Understanding adolescence: Introduction - Welcome to the second session of Introduction to adolescent mental health, in which you will learn about the stage of development known as adolescence. You will also have the opportunity to draw upon many of the...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
The Moon
Science, Maths & Technology

The Moon

...NASA's Planetary Geology and Geophysics Program. Figure 7: Mr Frederick J. Doyle, National Space Science Data Center. Don't miss out: If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be interested in joining the millions of people who discover our free learning resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University - www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Learn with Start Up Loans
Money & Business

Learn with Start Up Loans

...Open University's Business and Management courses and qualifications [British Business Bank logo] Start Up Loans is committed to helping UK business owners realise their business dreams. Whether that’s making a business idea a reality, or helping new businesses to grow, through funding, mentoring and support, we’re here to help UK businesses get off the ground. With...
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Article 5 mins
Geological landforms: Dorset and The Isle of Skye
Science, Maths & Technology

Geological landforms: Dorset and The Isle of Skye

...Open University's Dr Iain Gilmour talks us through the geological landforms of Dorset and the Isle of Skye, using geological maps and actual footage of the locations to illustrate his points. This material forms part of The Open University course S260 Geology... Geological landforms: Dorset and The Isle of Skye Geology is the scientific study of the Earth, its origin,...
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TESSA: Active Learning
Education & Development

TESSA: Active Learning

...Open Day Drama' - pupils working in groups; 'The Town Meeting' - interactive stories and 'Let me do the Cooking Mama' - practical tasks. These dramas are not 'perfect' lessons but raise questions about different strategies which teachers can use to enhance their pupils’ learning... TESSA - Let me do the Cooking Mama Mama Fati's daughter and friend try to help in the...
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Audio 24 mins
The Arts Past and Present: Mosaics
History & The Arts

The Arts Past and Present: Mosaics

...Open University classicist Jessica Hughes explores some of the issues surrounding interpretation of these mosaics' meanings. This material forms part of The Open University Course AA100 The arts and past and present... The Arts Past and Present: Mosaics A short introduction to this album. Mosaics at Brading Villa Mosaic Artist Catherine Parkinson goes to visit a Roman...
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Audio 28 mins