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What is technology?
Science, Maths & Technology

What is technology?

...innovating, managing, manufacturing, modelling, and systems thinking. But technology also gives us various products which can be used for good or ill or where the benefits are disputed and similarly the processes involved in producing and using technology means that we should all take an interest in whether it provides us and everyone else with a sustainable future....
5 tips on financially thriving
Money & Business

5 tips on financially thriving

...taught how to calculate and solve equations but we are not necessarily taught how to manage our moeny. Most adults have never had credit ratings, mortgages or interest rates explained to them but it's never too late to learn anything. Below are some of the free courses and articles to help you continue your journey. Start your financial learning journey on OpenLearn...
5 tried-and-tested study tips for dyslexic students
Education & Development

5 tried-and-tested study tips for dyslexic students

...manageable chunks. One technique for this is the pomodoro technique. This involves working in 25-minute bursts with 5-minute breaks. You don’t have to use these timings: adapt it for what works for you. There are even apps that can help. 5 Use the support on offer [Male student in headphones making video call using laptop] It can be all too easy to try and find all the...
Dominic Weston - Earth in Vision
Nature & Environment

Dominic Weston - Earth in Vision

...projects have taken him from Arabia to Zambia, making shows for broadcasters on both sides of the Atlantic. He has been a key member of the team that produces the global hit show River Monsters, creating memorable feature length episodes. Not convinced that wildlife television works as hard as it could to engage a contemporary audience he is currently series producing...
A mentoring mindset (Meddylfryd mentora)
Education & Development

A mentoring mindset (Meddylfryd mentora)

...Introduction - This week you will consider how the relationship between mentor and mentee may change and develop over time, drawing on the concept of mentoring as a continuum, as discussed in Week 2. Over time, the relationship between mentor and mentee will change and develop. As part of this change, the mentor may move towards a coaching role. This is seen as a role...
Teaching assistants: support in action (Wales)
Education & Development

Teaching assistants: support in action (Wales)

...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...
Law and change: Scottish legal heroes Badge icon
Society, Politics & Law

Law and change: Scottish legal heroes

...management, Operation Clean Sweep. The charity has worked on a number of projects including raising awareness of the environmental issues caused by the use of plastic cotton buds. Working at a local level they produce evidence and use this to lobby for change, both within the plastics industry and within the law. Working with other organisations their campaigns for change...
Why is childbirth a medical procedure?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why is childbirth a medical procedure?

...managed within a medical model of childbirth. Reactions to medicalised birth Reactions to the medicalisation of birth have been various. For some women, the technology and surveillance that is brought to bear on the birthing body is welcomed as a comforting presence to help ensure that the baby remains safe and well. Whilst it is vital that we recognise this, it is worth...