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Technology, networks and international order
Society, Politics & Law

Technology, networks and international order

...course DU301 A world of whose making?... Technology, networks and international order A short introduction to the album. Technological revolutions Helen Yanacopulos and Simon Bromley discuss technological revolutions and waves of innovation. The benefits of ICT's Simon Bromley and William Brown discuss the benefits and development of ICT's (information and communication...
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Language and Meaning: How We Learn
Languages

Language and Meaning: How We Learn

...course E852 Language, literacy and learning in the contemporary world... Scarlett in the garden Two year old Scarlett uses and develops her language as she explores the under-life of the garden with her father. Intercultural communication difficulties In a Chinese University class, a teacher uses examples from signage around the world to illustrate linguistic...
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Video 26 mins
Ethics in real life
History & The Arts

Ethics in real life

...course A181 Ethics in real life... Ethics in real life An introduction to the album. Codes of ethics Professor Onora O’Neil is one of Britain’s most distinguished Philosophers. Here she discusses the pros and cons of codes of ethics with The Open University's Derek Matravers. Plagiarism and copyright law Nigel Warburton explores with the author, Maureen Duffy, the...
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Systems Thinking: Diagramming Tutorials
Science, Maths & Technology

Systems Thinking: Diagramming Tutorials

...courses. Systems thinking practitioners at the OU have supported and developed the use of a range of diagramming techniques as the principal tools through which visual modelling and communication can happen. The following diagramming techniques each have videos providing animated tutorials – one video describing What the technique is and at least one other video...
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Video 30 mins
Dying Matters Awareness Week
Health, Sports & Psychology

Dying Matters Awareness Week

...courses, videos and interactives...We only get one chance to have our dying wishes met, which is why it’s vital to talk, plan and make arrangements for the end of life – before it’s too late. Did you know death, dying and bereavement has been a major research and teaching theme at the OU for over twenty years? Find out more on our research page. During this year's...
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Article 15 mins
Improve your everyday maths for free
Science, Maths & Technology

Improve your everyday maths for free

...resources that are right for you. It is a great stepping stone to help you feel ready for further formal qualifications, progress at work or get to grips with your household finances. Take the first step by getting started on the National Numeracy Challenge now. OpenLearn also has a range of courses, articles and interactives to help you take your learning further....
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Rhyolite
Science, Maths & Technology

Rhyolite

...courses and qualifications Rhyolite is a fine-grained extrusive igneous rock or volcanic rock. It is pale coloured, often light grey, tan or pinkish. Rhyolite is made up of quartz and feldspar crystals, and occasionally contains some mafic (dark coloured) minerals. Usually the crystals are too small to see without magnification, but occasionally contains larger crystals,...
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Write around the world - the map!
History & The Arts

Write around the world - the map!

Travel right around the world in the company of books..._Find out more about The Open University's Creative writing courses and qualifications. _ Discover birthplaces and resting-places of authors and the stories behind their books. Go long-haul to a palace in 11th century Japan, and staycation in a converted garage in 20th century Wales. Peep into writers’ bedrooms...
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