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World Book Day
OpenLearn Ireland

World Book Day

...fiction, from literary modernism to magical worlds, explore the authors, ideas and stories that continue to inspire readers everywhere – with free courses, articles and quizzes on OpenLearn...Celebrate the stories that shape us this World Book Day – from unforgettable characters and iconic novels to the brilliant authors and illustrators who bring them to life. Most...
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Reading: re-asserting the potency of the personal
Education & Development

Reading: re-asserting the potency of the personal

...learning and attainment require. But how is the profession to develop such a pedagogy for volitional child-led reading? And how can this be planned for and integrated into the daily fabric of school life when, as a deputy head told me this week ‘It’s not assessed, so frankly we find it hard to give any time to it’. While the profession undoubtedly wants to avoid...
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Article 10 mins
Charity begins at Homeland: The screen spies the CIA should love
Society, Politics & Law

Charity begins at Homeland: The screen spies the CIA should love

...fiction. New Bond film Spectre has just been released with a decidedly pro-Snowden slant, Oliver Stone is set to direct a Snowden biopic, and hacker drama Mr Robot, which Snowden reportedly is a fan of, has been electrifying US critics. But one TV series that seems set to defend the CIA and NSA from Snowden’s charges is that stalwart advocate of the national security...
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Article 5 mins
Download free eBook guides to famous literary works
History & The Arts

Download free eBook guides to famous literary works

...fiction for you to download and read on your prefered device. ...The Introduction collection In this collection of free eBooks you will find new extended introductions to some classic works of fiction, looking at the creation, themes and characters of the works - Charles Dickens' Great Expectations; Mary Shelley's Frankenstein; Viriginia Wolf's Mrs Dalloway; William...
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James Joyce’s Dublin
History & The Arts

James Joyce’s Dublin

...fictional world James Joyce created reflect his own experiences of Dublin? Did Joyce 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...
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Why I'd say yes, yes, yes to the Bad Sex award
History & The Arts

Why I'd say yes, yes, yes to the Bad Sex award

...Fiction Award. I speak from experience, having essayed a few torrid moments in my last novel Dark Aemilia. Given that my protagonist had inspired the later, bleaker Shakespeare sonnets, which give a compelling insight into the pain of unrequited or rejected love, it seemed appropriate that she and the infatuated Mr WS should engage in an obsessive sexual romance. So the...
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Article 5 mins
An introduction to school librarianship Badge icon
Education & Development

An introduction to school librarianship

...learning about ways in which they can ensure their library provision is current and relevant. By ensuring your library’s strategies and policies are aligned with those of the school itself, you will be better placed to support your school, your colleagues, and your stakeholders’ needs effectively. In this first session, by referring to your school’s strategies and...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
What happens to you when you read?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What happens to you when you read?

...fiction in particular can change readers. Research shows that as well as providing us with a form of entertainment, the activity of reading can bring benefits to our wellbeing in challenging times. People have experienced and explored these benefits throughout history. A good story can entertain us, develop our creativity and imagination, and transport us to different...
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Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs