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Technology in sport since 1969
Health, Sports & Psychology

Technology in sport since 1969

...studies. Indeed, technology has advanced rapidly both in sport and for the OU. Back in the 70s the TV was part of the furniture and from 1971 was used by the OU to broadcast late night lectures to students. Now it has become part of a home cinema experience in the living room! In the late 70s the popularisation of the video recorder promoted more flexible learning as...
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Embodied Carbon: Three reasons we should care
Nature & Environment

Embodied Carbon: Three reasons we should care

...Studies have shown that energy efficiency improvements to existing buildings are at least 4% and in some cases nearly 60% better in lifecycle terms than demolish and replace. Looks like we should keep those old buildings after all! Reason 2: It’s all a matter of timing Another reason to consider embodied carbon is the temporal aspect, or timing, of emissions. Take a...
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Article 10 mins
DIY: Experiments with Natural Dyes
Science, Maths & Technology

DIY: Experiments with Natural Dyes

...Studies (science) for S1 and S2. Northedge A. et al., The Sciences Good Study Guide, The Open University Indispensable for students of science, technology, mathematics and engineering. Packed with practical exercises and activities, all aimed at making studying more enjoyable and rewarding. Lots of hints and tips for those returning to study. Selinger B., Chemistry in the...
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Decolonisation and Higher Education: Closing the Degree Awarding Gap
Education & Development

Decolonisation and Higher Education: Closing the Degree Awarding Gap

...studies, position Britain within a colonial context, and has the potential to help narrow the degree awarding gap. This is supported by Johnnie McKinley (2010) who believes in raising students’ achievement through culturally responsive teaching, as unsatisfactory attention is being paid by educators to students’ cultural backgrounds and learning styles. Such an...
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Language and creativity
Languages

Language and creativity

...study...This free course is an introduction to the relationship between language and creativity, to the roles that linguistic creativity plays in culture and society, and to the different approaches to its study....Language and creativity: Introduction - This free course, Language and creativity, looks at linguistic forms of creativity and at how creativity can be...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
An introduction to intercultural competence in the workplace
Education & Development

An introduction to intercultural competence in the workplace

...skills. Learners can mix and match the short courses and study more than one course at a time. Once this course is complete you will be directed to OpenLearn's hub for language content where you will be able to build on your newly found language skills. Now that you’re fully prepared, it’s time to start on Week 1...Introduction: Acknowledgements - This free course was...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
10 incredible people whose stories you'll find on OpenLearn
History & The Arts

10 incredible people whose stories you'll find on OpenLearn

...study with her as her skill in combining the theoretical and experimental aspects of physics became well known. She was a key figure in introducing Newton’s physics and philosophy to Italy. She wrote extensively but is hardly known today, possibly because only four of her papers appeared in print during or after her lifetime." Order our free booklet of postcards with...
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Article 15 mins
Do Something Great
Nature & Environment

Do Something Great

...about volunteering to help another age group to transfer your generation's skills and knowledge? Find out more by trying our interactive on challenging ageism and free courses on the topic. Start saving species Look into conservation with our free resources below. From gorillas in Africa to the tiniest bugs in your back garden, we've got a range of species covered....
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Article 5 mins