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PodMag October 2016
Society, Politics & Law

PodMag October 2016

...Open University...This edition of the PodMag focuses on some exciting new modules currently in development. We hear from Paul Lawrence about the innovative new Level 2 History module on the birth of modern Britain, Helen Kaye talks about the new 3rd level Psychology module where students can undertake their own research, and Catriona Havard tells us about the exciting 3rd...
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Audio 20 mins
Medal Quest: Can you guide a promising young athlete to championship success?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Medal Quest: Can you guide a promising young athlete to championship success?

...your quest in helping a budding young athlete win some medals. Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or try a free alternative like Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Discover how athletes become champions with these videos Try a free course on sport and coaching Take it further with The Open University...
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Activity 15 mins
Rollercoaster design
Science, Maths & Technology

Rollercoaster design

...This material forms part of The Open University course MST121 Using mathematics... Rollercoaster design A short introduction to this album. The design of Nemesis How a modern rollercoaster is designed for maximum thrills. Calculated thrills How the complex forces in a rollercoaster design are calculated with precision by its designers, using a mathematical model....
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Audio 7 mins
Innovation: The Environment
Nature & Environment

Innovation: The Environment

...The Open University course DD309 Doing economics: people, markets and policy... Innovation: The Environment A short introduction to this album. Carbon reduction A look at how we can reduce carbon omissions in the environment. Decarbonisation Can we decarbonise the UK? Renewable energy Is renewable energy a good policy? Environmental damage How to protect our environment....
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Audio 25 mins
Religion, Faith, Spirituality and Worldviews?
History & The Arts

Religion, Faith, Spirituality and Worldviews?

...at four frequently used terms: religion, faith, spirituality, and worldviews. We see that while they will sometimes overlap, they are often used for specific reasons. One of the issues which the Open University’s Religion, Belief and Worldviews Hub addresses is why the language we choose matters, and why it can change markedly according to time and place? Transcript...
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Video 5 mins
Could you work in end of life care?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Could you work in end of life care?

...Open University's Health and Social Care courses and qualifications. In this interactive you'll explore how nurses interact with the dying person and their families, how they deal with distress and how they cope working in these environments. [Launch image for the interactive feature.] Turn up your sound and select here to begin the interactive. Instructions For best...
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Activity 10 mins
Supporting Mental Health Through Online Music Fandoms
OpenLearn Ireland

Supporting Mental Health Through Online Music Fandoms

...resources, such as Spotify playlists, or may even feel able to open up about personal issues and, in return, receive supportive messages from peers. 8. Does joining an online fandom lead to empowerment? Being part of an online music fandom can be empowering and give members greater agency. Through the fandom, you can gain strength and resilience, define yourself on your...
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Article 5 mins
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Languages

Describing language

...resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...Week 2: Nouns: naming things, places, people and ideas: Introduction - [A man stands behind a counter on a market stall. There are a range of drinks and snacks are available.] Figure 1 A man behind a counter in a market. Imagine you are in a shop in a country where you...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs