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Everyday maths 2
Science, Maths & Technology

Everyday maths 2

...centre of the circle to the edge. Diameter, or d, is the distance from one edge of the circle to the other, passing through the centre of the circle. You can see the diameter is always double the radius. If you know either the radius or the diameter, you can always work out the other. And you can also work out the circumference. Here is the basic formula you need to work...
Free course 48 hrs
Internet of everything
Digital & Computing

Internet of everything

...Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET) in 1969, where it interconnected a few sites, it is now predicted that the internet will interconnect 50 billion things by 2020. The internet now provides global connections that make web surfing, social media, and smart mobile devices possible. Watch how the internet emerged over the last 25 years and take a glimpse into the...
Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
Developing leadership practice in voluntary organisations
Money & Business

Developing leadership practice in voluntary organisations

...Centre for Voluntary Sector Leadership (CVSL). The CVSL was established thanks to the generous support of Mr Anthony Nutt BA. This course is an update of the course Introducing leadership in voluntary organisations. ...Week 2: Leadership as person: traits leadership: Introduction - During this week you will be introduced to the idea of leadership as embodied in the figure...
James Smith - Earth in Vision
Nature & Environment

James Smith - Earth in Vision

...research and exploit them. Environmental films: Getting the facts straight I think it’s working in a world where environmental issues are now debated alongside education and health and everything else, it’s not this niche new thing, it’s now an issue that most people are globally aware of, but it’s also got its detractors and its critics, so they’re always quick...
Beginners’ French: A trip to Avignon
Languages

Beginners’ French: A trip to Avignon

...children. In a question you should raise the pitch of your voice at the end of the sentence Il y a une piscine? Oui, il y a une piscine. Il y a des magasins près de l'hôtel? Are there any shops near the hotel? Oui, il y a une librairie et un bureau de tabac. Yes, there is a bookshop and a bureau de tabac. In the answer, the pitch of your voice drops at the end of the...
Getting started with French 2
Languages

Getting started with French 2

...Centre for Languages and Cultures short course, LGXF002 Beginners French 2: bien sûr! After completing this free course, you may wish to register for the full course to continue your learning!...This two-week course offers you the opportunity to discuss food, your likes and dislikes as well as to shop or order food. Little by little, you will improve your ability to make...
Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Getting started with Chinese 2
Languages

Getting started with Chinese 2

...research. What makes the Open Centre different? The OU is the leader in online learning and teaching with a heritage of more than 50 years helping students achieve their learning ambitions. The short courses are underpinned by academic rigour and designed by native speakers experienced in producing engaging materials for online learning of languages and cultures. The...
Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
An introduction to school librarianship Badge icon
Education & Development

An introduction to school librarianship

...childrens-reading-choices (Accessed: 31 August 2022). Department for Education (2012) Research evidence on reading for pleasure. Available at: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/ government/ uploads/ system/ uploads/ attachment_data/ file/ 284286/ reading_for_pleasure.pdf (Accessed: 17 January 2022). OECD (2002) Reading for change. Performance and engagement across...