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Make it Digital
Digital & Computing

Make it Digital

...creative with coding, programming and digital technology. BBC Make it Digital aims to get the nation truly excited about digital creativity. It will inspire audiences young and old through world-class TV, radio and online content. Make it Digital will also amplify the great work already taking place across the UK through initiatives with partners. The Open University has...
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Activity 5 mins
What can emoji teach us about human civilization?
Languages

What can emoji teach us about human civilization?

...writing system all by themselves, emoji are a supplement to other writing systems. In English-language culture they’re not replacing alphabetic writing. They’re adding to it. And specifically, they’re adding a way to convey what we might call ‘emotional framing’ for online conversations. In other words, they fill a particular need in modern-day communication –...
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Article 15 mins
Teaching secondary mathematics
Education & Development

Teaching secondary mathematics

...creative discipline. This course will identify and explore four key questions that underpin all mathematics teaching. You will develop your practice as a mathematics teacher because the course will help you to: come to a more developed understanding of these questions and the issues that they raise explore these issues through the examples and activities provided reflect...
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Level 3: Advanced 11 hrs
Understanding dyslexia Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Understanding dyslexia

...writing challenges, but also gives rise to strengths like creativity and problem-solving. Each individual experiences dyslexia differently. Despite its prevalence, it remains under-recognised globally. With proper understanding and support, people with dyslexia can thrive in education and work, contributing their valuable perspectives. This potential is showcased by many...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
COVID Chronicles from the Margins
Society, Politics & Law

COVID Chronicles from the Margins

...creative methods and celebrating artful acts of resistance to marginalisation...Covid19 presents a major challenge to everyone, but the pandemic presents particular challenges for some of us who are forced to live away from our home country. Cov19: Chronicles from the Margins investigates the crisis as it unfolds from the perspectives of people who experience...
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Article 5 mins
Ade Thomas - Earth in Vision
Nature & Environment

Ade Thomas - Earth in Vision

...creative means to communicate some quite abstract, quite dense, quite complex conservation, sustainability and clean tech issues. Mainstream TV and environmental issues I think mainstream television has a real formatting issue with how it communicates quite abstract, quite serious messaging around environmental issues. The traditional 26-minute or 50-minute broadcast...
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Video 30 mins
James Joyce’s Dublin
History & The Arts

James Joyce’s Dublin

...write about a distinct Irish identity that had been ignored by many writers in the past? James Joyce was born in1882 and during the course of his life became one of the most influential Irish poets and novelists of his age. This discussion takes place in Mulligan’s pub, a venue featured in Joyce’s short story ‘Counterparts’ and throughout the conversation we...
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Audio 23 mins
Year of the Tiger: Chinese New Year
Languages

Year of the Tiger: Chinese New Year

...creative and destructive, within the context of the French Revolution and our current situation. He explores Blake's ideas of art, poetry and perception traced in this poem and his wider writing and how they are still relevant. What does tiger represent in your culture? The Chinese New Year festival season will last until 15 February which is known as the Lantern...
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Article 5 mins