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Understanding different research perspectives
Money & Business

Understanding different research perspectives

...become an ‘insider-researcher’. For example, if you want to conduct your research project with HR managers and you are a HR manager yourself you will have a common language and a common understanding of the issues associated with doing the same job. While, on one hand, the insider perspective allows special sensitivity, empathy and understanding of the matters, which...
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Level 3: Advanced 9 hrs
An introduction to computers and computer systems
Digital & Computing

An introduction to computers and computer systems

...become a vital part of everyday life. It is almost inconceivable that you could spend a day without at least one event being influenced by a computer. Perhaps the word ‘computer’ automatically conjures up the image of a personal computer sitting on a desk, but in fact it is the computers you cannot see that influence your life the most. Typical examples of common...
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Level 1: Introductory 16 hrs
Early adopters: What are smartphones doing to children?
Education & Development

Early adopters: What are smartphones doing to children?

...becomes the go-to, easiest tool the parent is using.” Although helpful in the short term, it’s important for young children to be able to develop internal mechanisms of self-regulation, whether that’s learning without constant rewards or being able to sit patiently without constant digital stimulation. Christakis says that, anecdotally, he and others are starting to...
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Article 5 mins
The life of Mama Elouise Edwards
History & The Arts

The life of Mama Elouise Edwards

...become a more radical space for women’s activism, political growth and cultural development. Reflecting this evolution, in 1980 the group became Abasindi, the Zulu word meaning ‘survivors’. Their work expanded to include a Saturday school and cultural activities directed at celebrating Black identity through dance, drumming, crafts and hair grooming. They learned...
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Video 15 mins
Infection and immunity
Health, Sports & Psychology

Infection and immunity

...becomes a carrier of the malaria pathogen. At this point, the mosquito is referred to as a vector. When a mosquito bites, it releases a chemical into the circulation to stop the blood clotting. During this process, it could also release one or more of the malaria parasites it has been carrying into the circulatory system of the human it has bitten. If it does this, the...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
A Europe of the Regions?
Society, Politics & Law

A Europe of the Regions?

...become a federal super-state or a decentralised 'Europe of the Regions'?...What role will the 'regions' play in the emerging governance structures of the European Union? This free course, A Europe of the Regions?, examines the rise of the regions and regionalism in Western Europe. You will look at the possible development pathways for Europe: will it become a federal...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Machine translation in language learning and teaching
Languages

Machine translation in language learning and teaching

...become increasingly accurate and efficient, making them invaluable aids in the language learning journey. [Described image] Figure 1 In the first session of this course, you will learn about the history of OMT and the benefits and limitations they pose for language learners. You will also find out about the role reflection plays when using OMT. In the second session, you...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Sam Selvon, The Lonely Londoners
History & The Arts

Sam Selvon, The Lonely Londoners

...students, but also housing various other kinds of immigrants. Many of the people Selvon came into contact with provided the raw material for the central characters in The Lonely Londoners. For Selvon, this period was significant for what it taught him about himself and other West Indians, as well as presenting him with some negative first impressions of England: It was my...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs