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What's the problem with the government's plans for our schools?
Education & Development

What's the problem with the government's plans for our schools?

...system the landscape has changed hugely I think we just need to have a fresh look. The government assures us that it does have a vision for education: “A world class education system in which all schools are academised. Yet it is becoming harder and harder to buy into this “vision” when viewed through the prism of the issues that currently beset education in...
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Article 5 mins
Synthesis as a way of understanding the changing uniqueness of rural Ireland
OpenLearn Ireland

Synthesis as a way of understanding the changing uniqueness of rural Ireland

...thinking helps us to understand more about the way in which places retain their uniqueness within wider systems of interdependence...Explore the articles in this collection . [The image shows Killala Harbour with boat in the water on the left side and the promenade and walkway around the right side and across the back of the picture. There are two houses overlooking the...
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Activity 5 mins
Does prison work?
Society, Politics & Law

Does prison work?

...system? What do you now think the purpose of imprisonment should be? Why do you think Grendon ‘works’? Does prison work? part 1 (11 minutes 7 MB) PATTI LANGTON This is Side 2 of D3 15 audio cassette 2. This side looks at how various researchers have addressed the question 'Does Prison Work'? It relates directly to Book 3 Chapter 2 & Book 2 Chapter 5 of the course....
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Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr
How was the Moon made, and when did it happen?
Science, Maths & Technology

How was the Moon made, and when did it happen?

...thinking about our nearest neighbour...Most scientists agree that the Earth has pretty much always had its Moon. Details of the Moon’s composition (in particular the “isotopic mixture” of heavier and lighter versions of various elements) are too similar to the Earth’s for it to have been captured from somewhere remote. However, some compositional details differ...
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Looking globally: the future of education Badge icon
Education & Development

Looking globally: the future of education

...thinking about an education system that is fit for purpose in the twenty-first century...Week 1: Is education fit for the future?: 3 Issues facing education - In this section, you are going to read and watch a range of stimuli to help you think about issues facing education in the future. Activity 4 A dystopian (but possible) future? Timing: Allow approximately 15 minutes...
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Level 3: Advanced 24 hrs
Exploring the icy moons
Science, Maths & Technology

Exploring the icy moons

...system. He discussed his career path and work with Ann Grand, Lecturer in Astrobiology Education...‘Astrobiology’ isn’t a subject you can study at school. Can you tell me a little bit about your journey to astrobiology and how you arrived where you are now? By accident! Since childhood, I’ve been interested in in the big questions about where we come from, the...
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Introducing technology and innovation management
Science, Maths & Technology

Introducing technology and innovation management

...Thinking about system innovation - The OECD (2015) defines system innovation ‘as a conceptual framework for understanding and managing transitions in response to radical technological and social change’ in both industry sectors and places in city, regional or national contexts. This reflects the influential research by Frank Geels, who understands system innovations...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
The technology of crime control
Society, Politics & Law

The technology of crime control

...think about the following questions: Do CCTV cameras have a presence in your neighbourhood? Are you aware of these cameras and other forms of surveillance in your everyday life? Do you think the new technologies control crime, or control us? Why do you think that UK has the heaviest concentration of surveillance cameras ion the world? These are some of the questions that...
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Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr