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Computer technology: robotic milking and interactive mirrors
Science, Maths & Technology

Computer technology: robotic milking and interactive mirrors

...works. Feeding the babies From the robot milker to the robot feeder in the calf nursery. Keeping check on the cows Regular monitoring and emergency alerts. Why go robotic? Benefits for the cows, the farmer and his family. Mirrors as interactive art Daniel Rozin’s wooden mirror and how it works. Behind the mirror The technology that drives the mirror. Creating the...
Should we read John Locke today?
Society, Politics & Law

Should we read John Locke today?

...social contract, consenting to be governed in return for the guaranteed protection of their rights. Which all sounds rather promising. You can hear the voice of Locke when you listen to the words of the United States Declaration of Independence (1776): ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with...
Icarus: entering the world of myth
History & The Arts

Icarus: entering the world of myth

...working on one short mythical narrative, the death of Icarus. One aim of this course is to introduce you to the Roman poet Ovid, a crucially important figure in the history of classical mythology. Very few Graeco-Roman mythic narratives escaped Ovid’s attention, even if some crop up in unexpected places and only feature by brief allusion. Sampling Ovid in this OpenLearn...
Facilitating group discussions
Money & Business

Facilitating group discussions

...work together groups to resolve conflict and dissent in the group’s review of its performance. What you want to gain from this course Before you start, you may find it helpful to think about what you wish to gain from studying this course and how you can use facilitation within your role. Activity 2 Write your thoughts in this box. So now you have a definition and a...
Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
Mistaken identity? Sharing experiences as a South Asian woman
Education & Development

Mistaken identity? Sharing experiences as a South Asian woman

...worked with previously. They apologised and we moved on. However, this incident had a lasting impact on me which the person won’t ever realise and probably wouldn’t have thought of. A simple case of mistaken identity, no harm done, and I laughed it off, so they didn’t feel uncomfortable. I couldn’t help but wonder whether they had mixed me up with someone else...
Election days: 1908 - Churchill challenged by the women
History & The Arts

Election days: 1908 - Churchill challenged by the women

...Social and Political Union: "Except that we regard it as a sign that our campaign against the Government is having its effect, we attach no value to Mr. Churchill's assertion that he will use his influence with the Government in the interests of women's suffrage. "Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman is in favour of 'votes for women', yet he, as Prime Minister, could not induce...
National Enrichment Programme for Schools
Education & Development

National Enrichment Programme for Schools

...social education Help with studying Careers and employability Vocational subjects Health, sports and psychology History and The Arts Languages Science, maths and technology Courses 10 hours or less Astudio trwy'r Gymraeg NEP resources Make the most of your independent study Learn more about the NEP and get help with studying using the downloadable resources below. NEP...
Diversity in religion: Islam
History & The Arts

Diversity in religion: Islam

...social media feeds, or somewhere else? Activity 1 Watch this interview with Dr Shanon Shah and make a few notes about the main points. SHANON SHAH Talking about homosexuality and religion, we cannot ignore the necessity of having these spaces where you can have open discussions about a lot of things, not just sexuality. I suppose the running thread throughout all my work,...
Level 1: Introductory 1 hr