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Assistive technologies and online learning
Education & Development

Assistive technologies and online learning

...students, currently studying with The Open University – http://www.open.ac.uk/ choose/ ou/ open-content 2. Enjoyed this? Find out more about this topic or browse all our free course materials on OpenLearn – http://www.open.edu/ openlearn/ 3. Outside the UK? We have students in over a hundred countries studying online qualifications – http://www.openuniversity.edu/...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Dangoor Education
Science, Maths & Technology

Dangoor Education

...OU) has a mission to be open to people, places, methods and ideas. We promote educational opportunity and social justice by providing high-quality education to all who wish to realise their ambitions and fulfil their potential. The provision of accessible education for all is something that David Dangoor and his family, through Dangoor Education, have passionately...
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What is the haka and why is it performed at rugby matches?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What is the haka and why is it performed at rugby matches?

...students to become successful leaders at school, and in their community. The physical, social and academic attributes associated with learning the songs and actions within a group were very different to the learning they experienced in other areas of the curriculum that were more often didactic by nature. Many students said that performing kapa haka was a way to protect...
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Information security
Science, Maths & Technology

Information security

...become the life blood of the modern world. Given its importance, modern organisations aren’t always as careful as they could be with it. Whether it’s their customer details, details of their business transactions or their intellectual property, information is – almost casually – shared when it shouldn’t be. In this free course, Information security, you’ll...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Why this hub was created
Education & Development

Why this hub was created

...OU staff and students on topics that might affect their wellbeing and mental health. [This is a poster from a Black Lives Matter protest of 2020] A poster from a Black Lives Matter protest in 2020 We were also inspired by others who were making a stand against systemic racism. [A photograph of footballer Marcus Rashford kneeling on a football pitch] Marcus Rashford is...
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Our partners
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Our partners

...OU has received support from the DfE's Flexible Learning Fund to help people develop their skills in English and maths, in association with further education colleges and community partners. Find more information on our Everyday Skills page. In addition, you can find a wide variety of free courses to help you learn new skills or change jobs using the DfE's Skills Toolkit....
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Britain's Great War: The war machine - guide & clips
History & The Arts

Britain's Great War: The war machine - guide & clips

...becomes clear it is fatally unprepared to fight a modern industrial war. Now the whole population is enlisted to turn the country into a war machine: women fill the factories to make bombs and bullets, men are forced to fight at the Front, conscientious objectors are threatened with the firing squad, and striking shipbuilders with jail. Even the beer is watered down on...
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Accessibility statement for OpenLearn
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Accessibility statement for OpenLearn

...student so we can get back to you. You should expect to hear back from us within 5 working days. The OU is very experienced in meeting accessibility needs for our students. In many cases we are able to provide module and other study support materials in alternative formats for students who indicate a need for this when completing a Disability Support Form. In addition,...
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