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Systems modelling
Science, Maths & Technology

Systems modelling

...techniques to calculate numerical values for the properties of the defined system, and can be used to explore the results of different possible actions. Figure 5 shows two examples. [Figure 5] Figure 5 Examples of quantitative models You have probably encountered examples of these different categories of model in various contexts, but in this pack, we are going to look...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Hacking under your skin?
Digital & Computing

Hacking under your skin?

...techniques – such as encryption – to be openly published for scrutiny. The more people who can test how security works, the more likelihood of finding bugs and getting things fixed. All of the security you use when making phone calls, buying stuff online, paying by contactless cards and chatting on WhatsApp has been published and it is secure. The makers of the...
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Article 5 mins
Life Beyond Earth: The Big Debate
Science, Maths & Technology

Life Beyond Earth: The Big Debate

...techniques to explore planetary surfaces. His work involves investigating the geological context of places on Mars most likely to have been habitable in its ancient past. He leads the geological characterisation of Oxia Planum, the landing site for the ExoMars 2022 rover. Debate chair [Dr. Victoria Pearson] Dr. Victoria Pearson Associate Director, AstrobiologyOU Vic is a...
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Non-speaking autism, embodiment, neurodivergence and access to communication therapies and devices
Health, Sports & Psychology

Non-speaking autism, embodiment, neurodivergence and access to communication therapies and devices

...techniques such as PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) or Makaton sign language. [Thumbs up by two people] Much recent research has focused on differences in motor control experienced by many autistic people; the inability to elicit and/or disinhibit desired movement; BIMS (burnout), inertia (the feeling of not being about to initiate movement), meltdown and...
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Article 5 mins
Critical social work practice
Health, Sports & Psychology

Critical social work practice

...techniques within the social work field. Material is taken from The Open University Course K315 Critical social work practice... Critical social work practice A short introduction to this album. What is critical practice? A look at the meaning of critical practice, the views of service users, and the professional power of social workers. How useful is critical practice?...
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Freud: The Expert View
Health, Sports & Psychology

Freud: The Expert View

...techniques like free association (the patient saying whatever comes into the mind), dream interpretation and closely analysing the relationship between patient and the therapist himself. Freud’s original aim was to release blocked feelings (catharsis), but later it became to help the patient gain insight into the unconscious feelings that led to neurosis. Freud's...
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Article 10 mins
How to read a rock
Science, Maths & Technology

How to read a rock

...techniques such as Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS). The EMP allows geologists to shoot a precise beam of electrons at our tiny minerals, causing them to emit characteristic x-rays based on their chemical composition, which we can then measure. The LA-ICP-MS fires a laser at the sample, sending the debris of the mineral into a...
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Article 10 mins
Exploring economics: the secret life of t-shirts
Society, Politics & Law

Exploring economics: the secret life of t-shirts

...techniques of production - A good or service in question may be produced using a technique that employs mostly labour, referred to as a labour intensive technique, or a capital intensive technique, where machinery and technology are important. Activity 3 Write down an example of a good you imagine being produced with a labour intensive technique, and a good you ......
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs