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School business manager: Developing the role
Education & Development

School business manager: Developing the role

...thinking, together with profound changes in society generally, will affect every institution both in terms of pedagogy and the physical environment, particularly technology and levels of security employed. This free course, School business manager: Developing the role, will look at how you, an existing or aspiring business manager, can work effectively to support school...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Astronomy: images of the Universe
Science, Maths & Technology

Astronomy: images of the Universe

...system and details of when the observation was made, is typically stored within the image file as metadata. We need to employ careful methods to make measurements from images such as Figure 1 if we are to make reliable inferences about stars and galaxies. In this section, you will examine how these measurements are made, and what they can tell us...Astronomy: images of...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Design
Science, Maths & Technology

Design

...think broadly about the challenges that faced the designer, though. Do not be put off by an unfamiliar product. You will not need an advanced knowledge of these products and their manufacture to consider their design. To help give you an appreciation of the wide spectrum of contexts in which designing is undertaken and the variety of designs which emerge, our case studies...
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Level 1: Introductory 28 hrs
Developing Reading for Pleasure: engaging young readers Badge icon
Education & Development

Developing Reading for Pleasure: engaging young readers

...thinking, expands their knowledge base, and develops their ability to respond with empathy and compassion to others. (International Literacy Association, 2018) The ILA advocates for the ‘right to read’ to be recognised as a fundamental right for all children. Knowing that reading changes lives, learning to read and access to reading materials is therefore an issue of...
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Level 2: Intermediate 24 hrs
Physical activity for health and wellbeing in the caring role
Health, Sports & Psychology

Physical activity for health and wellbeing in the caring role

...thinking about their worries and so can relax. Improved energy levels (and reduced fatigue) – helping to improve symptoms linked to depression. Improved happiness. Improved sleep. Reduced loneliness if exercising with others. Improved body image and self-perception. You might have reflected that, through these benefits, physical activity and exercise could offer carers...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Spectres, Monsters, Fairies and Vampires: An introduction to the Irish Gothic
OpenLearn Ireland

Spectres, Monsters, Fairies and Vampires: An introduction to the Irish Gothic

...think of the Gothic you might think of vampires, ruined castles, graveyards, spectres and haunted heroines. You probably do not automatically think of Ireland, but in fact, the Gothic—a cultural form that includes novels, films, art and even computer games—owes a great deal to Irish writers for more than 250 years ago. This course will help you discover why Ireland...
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Article 45 mins
Ian Kershaw on Hitler's Place In History: The Lecture Podcast
History & The Arts

Ian Kershaw on Hitler's Place In History: The Lecture Podcast

...think I may have damaged his career very slightly by suggesting he would have also made an excellent television producer. Ian of course is one of the world experts though, if not the single greatest expert on the life and times of Adolf Hitler. His two volume epic biography of the Nazi dictator is now the standard text on the subject, and he’s speaking tonight,...
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Audio 45 mins
Week 2 Civilisations: The debate
History & The Arts

Week 2 Civilisations: The debate

...think about the fantastic collection of sculptures and paintings that were shown on episode two 'How do we look?'? Were you familiar with any of these objects before you watched the programme? Were there any that particularly surprised you, or moved you - and if so, why? Note that the Comments are sometimes slow to upload, so just press 'Save' once - your post should...
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Activity 5 mins