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Tubman: The Moses of Her People
History & The Arts

Tubman: The Moses of Her People

...system. Tubman herself was in touch with the abolitionist leaders, and made public appearances at abolitionist rallies, despite her need for anonymity.However, the Underground Railroad was to challenge slavery in a more profound way, as what one might call a "propaganda device". In the 1840s and 1850s, the issue of fugitive slaves and the Railroad had a high public...
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Article 10 mins
Accessibility statement for OpenLearn
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Accessibility statement for OpenLearn

...system report. The report is being analysed and fixes implemented on a working basis. Interactive activities Some of our interactive activities might fail aspects of WCAG criteria. We are in the process of auditing and rebuilding these materials, and the following actions are in progress: We will rebuild interactive activities, including those created by third-party...
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Developing good academic practice
Education & Development

Developing good academic practice

...think you already understand what this phrase means, and the skills it involves, you’ll be able to take the quiz now and identify the areas you need to brush up. Once you’ve studied these areas you can then retake the quiz to confirm that you now understand them. If you’re new to university study we recommend that after you take the quiz, you work through the course...
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Level 2: Intermediate 5 hrs
Extreme endurance performances – who, what and why?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Extreme endurance performances – who, what and why?

...systems of the body. Sport and exercise psychology is the scientific study of behaviour in sport and the application of the principles of psychology to sport and exercise situations. These principles may be applied to enhance performance and improve the quality of a sports performer’s experience. Sociology of sport and exercise is the study of interactions between...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Week 5 Civilisations: The debate
History & The Arts

Week 5 Civilisations: The debate

...think about how different types of ‘Renaissances’ were taking part all over the world, creating some astonishing works of art and architecture. This was a time when objects, commodities, ideas, designs, and technologies circulated over long distances, crossed boundaries and travelled between cultures, with significant consequences for the visual arts. Which brings us...
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Discover OpenLearn on Spotify
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Discover OpenLearn on Spotify

...think would make a good podcast episode, then let us know. So head on over to Spotify and give us a follow, or look out for It’s All Academic on your Spotify feeds and recommendations. We'll be publishing new content so it's available for you first thing on a Monday morning, ready for commute, your morning walk or wherever you like to listen (or watch), but the best way...
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Further uses of genetic testing
Science, Maths & Technology

Further uses of genetic testing

...think about its medical uses, such as diagnosing genetic conditions. But genetic testing isn’t limited to the medical field. In this video, we look at some other important uses of genetic testing that you might not know about. Each of us has a unique set of DNA. Scientists can analyse it to make something called a DNA profile. This is a bit like a fingerprint, and it...
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Exploring babies' and young children's development and learning
Education & Development

Exploring babies' and young children's development and learning

...thinking and learning. The speakers are Professors Rudolph Schaffer, Michael Cole, Alison Garton, Vasu Reddy and Dr Suzanne Zeedyk. The interviews are introduced and contextualised by Dr Dorothy Faulkner and Professor David Messer of The Open University. The material forms part of The Open University course ED841 Understanding children's development and learning......
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