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...University. Are you looking for a new topic to explore, or wanting to dig deeper into something you've already discovered? Whether it’s a 60-second animated video or a 24-hour course you are after, you will find it on OpenLearn for free..._Find out more about The Open University's Open degree. _ Why does OpenLearn exist? Our vision is to break down barriers to education...
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Ask the experts: Coronavirus fake news & medical terminology
Science, Maths & Technology

Ask the experts: Coronavirus fake news & medical terminology

...University; the following video is a recording of OU experts discussing their research and engagement work around the current COVID-19 pandemic. Transcript The panel consisted of: Dr. Jon Golding - a senior lecturer in health sciences, who discussed the articles he and his colleagues wrote on OpenLearn to aid a general understanding of the underlying biology of viral...
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DIY: Experiments with Natural Dyes
Science, Maths & Technology

DIY: Experiments with Natural Dyes

...guide on how to make your own natural dye, part of the BBC/OU's programme website for Rough Science 1...Experiments with natural dyes The range of dye colours that can be obtained from nature is remarkably wide. However, many natural fibres like cotton and wool won't accept a dye without being treated with chemicals called mordants (from the Latin mordere meaning to...
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Introduction to Spanish
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Introduction to Spanish

...University’s beginners’ Spanish module (30 credits): L106: Introduction to Spanish studies (beginners)...Introduction to Spanish: Acknowledgements - This free course was written by the L106 course team. Except for third party materials and otherwise stated (see terms and conditions), this content is made available under a Creative Commons...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Active Citizenship in Wales
Society, Politics & Law

Active Citizenship in Wales

...University in Wales has brought together this collection of free online resources to help you think critically about society and politics in Wales, and to help you use your voice as a citizen. Mae'r casgliad yma hefyd ar gael yn Gymraeg. | This collection is also available in Welsh. Free online learning resources Courses, articles and videos available on OpenLearn. Browse...
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Targeted genome editing: Introducing the CRISPR/Cas9 system
Science, Maths & Technology

Targeted genome editing: Introducing the CRISPR/Cas9 system

...guide”. The guide RNA can be considered the jam in a Cas9-DNA sandwich. RNA is a similar type of molecule to DNA and also has a sequence. It is this guide RNA that binds the DNA. RNA will bind DNA very efficiently only if the RNA sequence and the DNA sequence are matching. If not, they will not bind or will bind very poorly. This means the guide RNA can be designed to...
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Machine translation – using online tools to improve your language teaching
Education & Development

Machine translation – using online tools to improve your language teaching

...University exploring the use of machine translation tools in teaching. Here she explains how they can make a positive contribution and support teachers in language teaching...Find out more about The Open University's Language courses and qualifications. The free online translation tool DeepL is currently among the top globally visited websites, and everyday millions of...
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Can you learn a language with an app?
Languages

Can you learn a language with an app?

...beginner level and the proportion of users decreases as their language levels go up. Most people use the app because of personal interest, holiday travel, because of their career goals or personal aspirations, or because they want to study or live abroad. Formal or informal learning? Questions about how often and how long people use the app for showed that most people use...
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