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Life through a lens
History & The Arts

Life through a lens

...also an artist’s response to shaping and editing the observable world. To explore the history behind all things relating to lenses, enter our interactive below: [Close up of a camera lens ] Instructions - For the 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. ​...
Why this hub was created
Education & Development

Why this hub was created

...free platform hosted by The Open University, would be the ideal way to ensure these materials are accessible to everyone and to play a part in celebrating diversity, promoting racial justice and equity, learning from history and educating ourselves and others. This project has been conceived with the support of and in conjunction with The Open University’s BME network....
Life behind a mask
Health, Sports & Psychology

Life behind a mask

...language and this may be one of the reasons that some people do not like wearing masks. It is possible that a greater array of multi-modal resources will be used beyond the eyes in ways in which they are normally used, but now with intensified features: we may squint noticeably as we smile behind the mask. Covering the lower half of the face reduces the ability to...
Childhood in the Digital Age
OpenLearn Ireland

Childhood in the Digital Age

...language? There’s more to learning than simply inputting knowledge and experiences into the brain. Understanding the different ways in which we learn is the starting point for understanding development. How do the social and other experiences that digital technology offers influence our ability to learn or to retain new information, and do these experiences actually...
How to age well while self-isolating
Health, Sports & Psychology

How to age well while self-isolating

...free apps for exercise at home or watch Tai-Chi videos on YouTube. Stretching and walking inside our home can be as good as walking and stretching outdoors. The main aim is to keep the heart working, the muscles active and the metabolism optimal. Cognitive and social stimulation [laptop with notebook, coffee and glasses] Cognitive and social stimulation is immensely...
Tubman: The Moses of Her People
History & The Arts

Tubman: The Moses of Her People

...freeing themselves was escaping to non-slave territories in the North. This was a journey full of danger, and slave-owners often employed thugs to chase after and re-capture their "property". Many of those on the run were caught, and some died in the attempt. Those who got to the northern states could still be returned under the Fugitive Slave Act. The ultimate safe-haven...
The solar system and the night sky
Education & Development

The solar system and the night sky

...courses I’m the Curriculum Manager for YXM130 and my favourite characteristic about the module is that it provides you with the option to study what interests you. If I was to study this module, I would be interested in studying courses that would help to expand my knowledge of the solar system and the night sky. I am fascinated by the planets, stars, and moons we have...
How to write a CV
Education & Development

How to write a CV

...these posts. Your key or transferable skills. Any additional relevant skills, such as language skills or specific IT skills. It’s also useful to include a ‘personal profile’ or short paragraph highlighting your key skills and career aims to catch the eye of your potential employer. You don’t need to include: Your age. Your marital status. Your health status. Your nationality. Your full address details (especially if your CV ......