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Effective note taking
Education & Development

Effective note taking

...guide to making effective notes in lectures...Active listening in lectures Prepare for lectures by reading recommended material in advance. Be an active not passive listener by making notes during the lecture, because: lecturers give more information in a lecture than is shown on the slides/handouts lecturers give hints/tips for assignment writing, note taking helps you...
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Video 5 mins
Getting started with Chinese 1
Languages

Getting started with Chinese 1

...Beginners Chinese 1: 开始吧 kāishĭ ba!. The Open University has launched a dedicated learning centre called The Open Centre for Languages and Cultures. OpenLearn is supporting this project and is providing extracted units of all courses on The Open Centre in our dedicated Language and Cultures Hub. The Open Centre for Languages and Cultures is the exciting new home fo...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
DIY Science: Ecosphere
Nature & Environment

DIY Science: Ecosphere

...guide to create a mini-version of an ecosphere, and watch what happens to the plants and creatures inside...This feature was originally published around fifteen years ago on Open2.net, and has struggled a little in the last few years as it was created using older web technologies. We think it's worth a bit of an update, and we hope to bring you a new version soon. In the...
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Activity 10 mins
Evolutions in Education: The OU Education Conference
Education & Development

Evolutions in Education: The OU Education Conference

...University in April 2024. The conference was aimed at colleagues working in the education sector (from early years to further education) across the UK and the goal was to share key examples of external engagement and knowledge exchange work taking place at The Open University. The conference featured keynote addresses from senior leadership staff from the three nation...
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Article 5 mins
Studying social work law
Society, Politics & Law

Studying social work law

...guides social work practice. In Applying social work law to children and families you will be introduced to the law as it applies to social work with children and families. You will learn about varying definitions of childhood and family and then explore underpinning principles of the law relating to child rights and parental responsibilities. Finally, Applying social...
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Article 10 mins
PodMag May 2016
Society, Politics & Law

PodMag May 2016

...University...Get your highlighters ready, it’s revision time! In the May edition of the PodMag, Karen interviews Dr Georgina Blakeley, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Studies and Chair of DD102, Helen Clough, Learning and Teaching Librarian, and Jacqueline Baxter talks to three students about their hot tips for preparing for EMAs and exams. Select here for...
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Audio 20 mins
The physical world: waves and relativity
Science, Maths & Technology

The physical world: waves and relativity

...guide to wavelengths Sound, light, heat, radio, television and microwave. The universe contains more radiation than matter, in fact, we're surrounded by a sea of electromagnetic waves. Einstein and special relativity This famous theory connects time and motion. Presenter Robert Llewellyn and British athlete Kris Akabusi hit the track to show how speed actually slows down...
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Audio 34 mins
Mental Health: Lennox Castle
Health, Sports & Psychology

Mental Health: Lennox Castle

...University's Faculty of Health and Social Care explains why the case study was selected for study and unpicks some of the issues that emerge. The material forms part of The Open University course K101 An introduction to health and social care... Mental Health: Lennox Castle A short introduction to this album. An introduction to health and social care Professor Joanna...
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Audio 2 hrs 7 mins