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The digital revolution for academic integrity has already begun
Education & Development

The digital revolution for academic integrity has already begun

...projects, including their PhD students who are interested in this topic. Some of these projects are supported by researchers, technologists and end-users including students who consider it important to support responsible research and innovation with technology enhanced e-assessment. These research groups supported by our studies are exploring mixed reality and formative...
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Impossible Peace 2: Tea for two
OpenLearn Ireland

Impossible Peace 2: Tea for two

...project, he says he was alive to the political sensitivities of the case, but totally oblivious to the background negotiations involving Gerry Adams and the British Government. On the eve of the IRA statement, Kelly was granted temporary release, pending the Commission’s decision. I am a supporter of the current peace process. Since my release from prison in 2000 I and...
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Different cultures, different childhoods
History & The Arts

Different cultures, different childhoods

...project at Faleloa Primary School] Royal New Zealand Navy Petty Officer Richard Boyd dances with school children during a Pacific Partnership 2009 community service project at Faleloa Primary School, Tonga. But some chilldren have a tougher time of it on the island. [Image: US Navy]. In contrast, children on the Pacific island of Tonga, studied by Helen Morton, are...
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Who gets to be a human? Religion in colonial histories and Indigenous resistance
History & The Arts

Who gets to be a human? Religion in colonial histories and Indigenous resistance

...Introduction - The global challenge of growing inequalities is intricately linked to the distinction made between those historically regarded as human and those not. You may wonder why the question ‘Who gets to be a human?’ matters. Historically, not all people were considered fully human. Some were considered rational, civilised, and intelligent, thus human, while...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Astronomy: images of the Universe
Science, Maths & Technology

Astronomy: images of the Universe

...Introduction - The purpose of astronomical images is straightforward: by recording images of particular regions of the sky, we can identify what objects are out there in the Universe and where they are located. Imaging the Universe enables us to understand its structure and contents. Images provide a wider context within which astronomers can use tools like spectroscopy...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Gaelic in modern Scotland
Languages

Gaelic in modern Scotland

...introductions from Europe and beyond, all influence the way Scotland's people now speak to each other and to the rest of the world. Created with the positive encouragement of Bòrd na Gàidhlig and with support from BBC Alba, this free course, Gaelic in modern Scotland, is available in both Gaelic and English. The course has been designed to provide a resource for people...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
Getting started with French 1
Languages

Getting started with French 1

...Introduction: Introduction - Welcome to this free course, Getting started with French 1. [Described image] Figure 1 Bonjour ! This course offers you an excellent start to your French learning journey. Starting from the basics, simple greetings and saying your name, you’ll progress towards being able to start to understand conversations in French. Each week comprises...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Teaching assistants: support in action
Education & Development

Teaching assistants: support in action

...Introduction - Teaching assistants, and similar learning support staff, are a substantial part of a workforce that spans the public sector. They are sometimes referred to as ‘paraprofessionals’ – workers who supplement and support the work of qualified professionals. We would argue, however, that teaching assistants have a distinct professionalism themselves which...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs