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Machine translation – how teachers can deal with online translation tools in language studies assessments
Education & Development

Machine translation – how teachers can deal with online translation tools in language studies assessments

...studying. Three approaches, or a mixture of them, may help us to solve the dilemma: It is essential there are clear definitions of what constitutes good and acceptable academic practice in the respective assessment context. Rules for the uses of translation tools and citations, and established formal policies regarding student use of machine translation in assessment,...
My career goal: Construction
Science, Maths & Technology

My career goal: Construction

...skills to build bigger and better things...Civil engineering case study This short video shows Daniel, who is following the graduate route to become a civil engineer. Transcript How to apply for a CSCS card The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) provides proof that individuals have the necessary training and qualifications to carry out their work. For more...
How OpenLearn Helped Our Students Succeed
Education & Development

How OpenLearn Helped Our Students Succeed

...study...Every learner’s journey is unique but for many of our graduates, OpenLearn played a key role in helping them build confidence, gain new skills and take the next step towards their goals. To celebrate their success, we spoke to students on their graduation day about how OpenLearn supported their studies. Below you can watch their stories in their own words. Aimee...
Take the next step with an Open University short course
Education & Development

Take the next step with an Open University short course

...skills that you can immediately apply in the real world. Julia Pennacchia, who studied a short course with the OU, said: From the very start of the course, I was learning things that I could put into practice straight away. As a result, my manager started to give me more responsibility which in turn improved my confidence. This was a huge benefit to me in my work. How...
Business support for small and medium-sized enterprises
Money & Business

Business support for small and medium-sized enterprises

...Studying our free business courses and interactives will help improve your skills and knowledge in business fundamentals, with additional courses tailored to the unique challenges the voluntary sector faces...All of our courses are free and you can start them when you want, studying at your own pace. Some of our courses are badged, helping you to improve your...
Supporting Lifelong Learning with Blockchain
Digital & Computing

Supporting Lifelong Learning with Blockchain

...skills in data science and has thus enrolled on a number of courses offered online, including MOOCs and OERs. Each time the learner completes a course, she is awarded a Smart Badge by the educational institution that offers the course. This Smart Badge includes data about the skills that the learner has acquired upon completion of the course. Each Smart Badge the learner...
Introducing practical healthcare
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing practical healthcare

...skills for a deeper understanding of healthcare practice...Introducing practical healthcare is an introductory course for healthcare support staff – for example healthcare assistants, porters, and the wider healthcare team – who might be looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in order to improve their career progression within the health sector. This course...
Learn maths in Northern Ireland
Science, Maths & Technology

Learn maths in Northern Ireland

...skills and grow confidence in using maths in your everyday life...Do you want to improve your basic maths skills and feel confident in using numbers at home, work or school? From splitting a restaurant bill to understanding your payslip, we use maths skills in lots of ways every day. Our Everyday Maths Northern Ireland courses and learning materials will help you...