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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...
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...
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......
Basic science: understanding experiments
Science, Maths & Technology

Basic science: understanding experiments

...thinking like a scientist by carrying out experiments at home and making scientific observations. You will carry out simple experiments to extract the DNA from fruit or vegetables, observe osmosis in action and bake a potato to destruction! You’ll also investigate how different liquids behave when frozen and how much water an everyday food item contains. As you carry...
Literacy, social justice and inclusive practice
Education & Development

Literacy, social justice and inclusive practice

...think about the reasons behind and critiques of the UN goal of literacy for all given in the last two paragraphs of the article? d.What views are you developing on literacy and the goal of making everyone literate? 2. Search for articles and information about global literacy and goals related to achieving literacy for all. To narrow down your search, you may want to focus...
The caring manager in health and social care
Health, Sports & Psychology

The caring manager in health and social care

...think about how a leader or manager in the ‘caring professions’ can be, in short, more caring. It is made up of a series of four sections. The first section focuses on understanding stress and anxiety more generally. Then the second section, pressure, stress and you, invites you to examine how stress is impacting upon you on an individual level. The third section...
All my own work: exploring academic integrity Badge icon
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All my own work: exploring academic integrity

...think is meant by the term ‘plagiarism’? Spend a few minutes jotting down your thoughts. Answer You have probably been taught about plagiarism before or have a basic understanding of what it is: namely the use of other people’s material in your work without appropriate attribution. You have probably also been told that you shouldn’t do it, and that to do so is...
Improving patient, family and colleague witnesses’ experiences of Fitness to Practise proceedings
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Improving patient, family and colleague witnesses’ experiences of Fitness to Practise proceedings

...system that there is potential for additional trauma caused by the experience of being a witness. This evidence-based course provides learning about the Fitness to Practise process and being a witness. [RCN logo] This course has been accredited for continuing professional development by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). The RCN cannot confirm competence of any...